GoShip Blog

APRIL 27, 2021

The Bill of lading (BOL) is a very important document in the shipping industry that acts as a contract between the shipper, the carrier, and consignees. It is a legal document that outlines all the most important details about the shipment and protects it. Document of title to the goods. Document of title to the goods.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks. For example, changes in climatic zones and moisture content result in container rain , leading to damaged freight.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 18, 2022

As a result, and as we’ve mentioned in several previously published articles, we’ve discovered that many companies lack a defined and documented supply chain strategy. For example, you don’t want to assume that a single logistics strategy and service approach will meet all your customers’ needs. It may do, but how do you know?

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Some customers prefer to receive inspection report details on their payable form but require the document to be labeled as an invoice for payment. Here’s how to effectively outline the services offered on your invoice: Itemize Each Service: List each service provided during the appointment separately. per month”).

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WorkWave

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Mastering how to hire a delivery driver is essential in today’s fast-paced market, where excellent customer service and timely deliveries are key. ” “Can you provide examples where effective communication improved customer satisfaction?”

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

“With this in mind, maximising the availability of our products in customer applications is a high priority, for example through fast and flexible service. Here, all service processes are documented and evaluated in a standardised manner. Now we can guarantee the same high standard for our first automated solutions.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is the second part of Chuck Intrieri's series on how procurement and suppliers can avoid issues with their contracts. In part two, Chuck focuses on how to draft your terms and conditions. How to Begin Your Terms. Writing your terms of use can be a monumental task for anyone.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

For example, thieves have a longer period to escape since most of the security staff is off of work. For example, some leave the tractor running as they are sleeping to stay warm in a cold area. Examples of these include steering column locks, air cuffs, and sensors. Finally, ensure that you have all your documentation ready.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 31, 2023

This article by SHIPSTA addresses six of the most common challenges that can surface in peak shipping season, while providing solutions on how to best address them. Take a closer look at SHIPSTA to see how its platform and services can help you both during and outside the peak shipping seasons.

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Globalior

JUNE 9, 2020

For example in the United States, the import HS Classification number differs from the export HS code, which is referred to as a Schedule B number instead. Such a ruling is a legal document that traders can fall back on to defend HS codes used to Customs authorities. The post How to find HS code for export?

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Examples would be some traditional forms of material handling equipment. Document recording, sharing, and filing options streamline data processing. It combines digital document management benefits with the demand for a real-time track recorder. Faster communication with automated messaging and data sharing.

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WorkWave

AUGUST 4, 2020

Many of the issues you encounter while route planning are more than just common—they’re thoroughly documented logistical problems that have existed since the advent of widespread delivery. First named and documented in the late 1950s, the Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) explores the logistics of routing efficiency.

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RPA Labs

JUNE 2, 2022

A few of these RPA tools include email automation, document automation, and workflow automation. Document automation can extract data from documents, migrate it to your TMS or ERP system, and complete shipments without human intervention. For example, people will always need to be involved when automation is implemented.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

How to minimize the amount of freight claims How to mitigate freight claims when they happen What is a Freight Claim? Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details. This document needs to be signed by the carrier when the cargo is picked up.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Soft costs are usually time-consuming tasks such as planning, tracking shipments, gathering documents, handling disputes, and handling communication with your freight forwarder and over-seas suppliers. Soft costs are the intangible, general, and administrative items that take time and ultimately add to the cost of shipping.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

For example, many hazardous materials require specialized containment, labeling, and proper documentation and permits. It’s also vital to comply with regulations set by the importing and exporting countries, which may include permits, licenses, and other documentation.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The cost saving and service improvement benefits of a transportation management system (TMS) are well documented. Geoff says you still have to do the requirements document and set priorities, but it’s important to get the right people involved. What are the key ingredients to a successful TMS implementation?

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EazyStock

MARCH 22, 2022

How to overcome demand forecasting challenges. For example, up-to-date information from your staff, customers, and, of course, industry bodies. They also go out of date the minute they are created, so if supplier lead times continuously fluctuate, updating the document can become a full-time job. Use qualitative data.

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WorkWave

JUNE 6, 2024

For example, the BLS notes that the job openings rate has been volatile , with some states experiencing significant changes in hiring rates. Track and document any changes observed in these metrics to provide an objective assessment of the program’s impact.

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Dedola Global Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2019

How To Reduce Soft Costs in Shipping. Soft costs are usually time-consuming tasks such as planning, tracking shipments, gathering documents, handling disputes, and handling communication with your freight forwarder and over-seas suppliers. The post How To Reduce Soft Costs in Shipping appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

A medical courier service is a specialized transportation service that focuses on delivering medical items such as documents, lab specimens, medications, test results, and supplies to medical facilities. For example, lab specimens need to be carefully transported to avoid any contamination or spoilage. Start Using RouteManager!

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

A medical courier service is a specialized transportation service that focuses on delivering medical items such as documents, lab specimens, medications, test results, and supplies to medical facilities. For example, lab specimens need to be carefully transported to avoid any contamination or spoilage. Start Using RouteManager!

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

This guide delves into the world of air freight forwarding, highlighting its roles, benefits, and how to choose a provider that meets your needs. They play a critical role in route optimization, documentation, and managing the entire transportation process, including warehousing and distribution.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Learn How to Fill out a BOL Quickly and Easily, Step by Step. This includes an accurate name and description of your product (for example “wooden hairdresser”), the number of pallets/boxes/crates, the dimensions of the cargo per pallet including the pallets, and the weight per item (also including packaging). .

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments. How is this an advantage you may be thinking, since the customer can go and work with the carrier directly, right?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 14, 2021

How to automate? Let’s examine one example of this compromise keeping in mind that there can be many processes which under certain circumstances may not allow for 100% automation. The introspection about change regarding how you have done things vs. how you want to do things becomes very important.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

While you might think your small logistics or warehousing operation is better off keeping things simple, paperwork actually has the opposite effect: bogging down your processes and leaving you liable to delays resulting from lost or misplaced documents. For example, let’s briefly revisit mistake #6…. Best Regards, Rob O’Byrne.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2024

Consider a planner in Brazil working with the previous lead time prediction example, who has forgotten how to update the parameters. No matter how fetching GenAI’s communication abilities seem, it is important to remember that it doesn’t actually understand. Because it doesn’t understand, we need humans at the helm.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

An example from a company that turned to Kieran for help in cutting its costs and streamlining its warehousing operations will aid in illustrating this maxim. Let’s look at an example. In our example (Company Z), the availability of A-lines is 93 percent, of B-lines is 94 percent, and of C-lines is 93 percent. Hidden costs—e.g.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Keep reading to get the scoop on: What OSHA’s forklift trainer requirements are How to assess prospective forklift trainers within your organization All your options for forklift instructor training How to set up your own in-house forklift operator training program And lots more! Documentation of training experience.

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WorkWave

MARCH 3, 2022

The best companies understand how to leverage this extra time to plan for the rest of the year. For example, a coffee shop might add seasonal hot chocolate to their menu, until tourists return with the warmer weather. The post How To Use the Off-season as an Opportunity To Offset Business Costs appeared first on WorkWave.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 3, 2021

What This Blog Is About: How to build a mutually beneficial relationship based on trust & credibility with your suppliers. The importance of setting the tone of the relationship and being an example of what you expect. Set The Tone Of The Relationship, Be The Example. Finally, make it personal.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

This will route order documents from department to department and immediately notify key users when action is required. For example, if you're handling warehousing yourself, consider switching to a public/3PL warehouse that provides receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, and even value-added services like kitting.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 12, 2022

Contact your transportation provider to find out if they can provide the required documents for limited access shipping. For example, you won’t have to worry about moving temperature-sensitive items with an electronic regulation system of reefer trucks. Extra services for international shipping. Tech solutions.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are. How to avoid these pitfalls. Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Here is a real life example. For example, seafood products are best shipped at -20°C (-4°F) or lower.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

For example, Cerasis Cargo Insurance insures freight from “warehouse to warehouse,” covering transitions between carriers, if applicable. The Reward: How to Optimize Use of Cargo Insurance Cargo insurance may seem like an unneeded feature, but imagine how a sudden storm in the Midwest could popup without warning.

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