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What is a Carnet?

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A carnet is an international customs document that allows the temporary importation of goods for commercial purposes to and from a country without having to pay duties or value-added taxes on the goods. The carnet allows us to use this single document for clearing the goods through customs.

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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

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Specialization in Time-Sensitive Deliveries: Given their payload limitations, drones are best suited for lightweight, time-sensitive items, such as medical supplies or documents. This allows companies to highlight drones’ effectiveness for specific applications, such as urgent medical supplies or time-sensitive documents.

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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

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Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Warehouses can be managed by self-governing smart contract rules, reducing administrative overhead. Cross-Border Trade & Customs Compliance International trade involves lengthy customs clearance, regulatory approvals, and documentation.

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Industrie 4.0 Breakthrough: Networks of Flexible Plants

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The document gives business strategies based upon technical solutions. The three steps in realizing the vision are 1) flexible, reconfigurable plant; 2) global manufacturing networks of flexible, configurable plants; 3) the integration of the previous step with digital, certified, encrypted product definitions.

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7 Risks of Not Using a Freight Forwarder

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Missing documentation or breaking rules can lead to penalties, transportation delays, or confiscated goods. In this post, we will explore the seven risks of handling international shipping on your own. Mistakes with Customs Rules Customs rules can be extremely complex.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 13 – 19)

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Government data last week showed consumer prices fell in June for the first time in four years. The North American Council for Freight Efficiency and RMI documented the commercial operation of 22 battery-electric vehicles for three weeks last September. That followed a 1.4 percent advance in May. Imported fuel prices dropped 1.0

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Internet of Things (IoT): Transforming Real-Time Data Collection and Tracking for Digital Product Passports

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This allows businesses to automate compliance and provide operational transparency, reducing the need for manual interventions and documentation. Governments and regulators are also expected to introduce additional rules requiring real-time data tracking for products, further driving the adoption of IoT-enabled DPPs.