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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Pro Forma Invoice. Packing List. Bill of Lading (BOL). Insurance Certificate.

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How Smart Contracts Are Impacting Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

How Smart Contracts Improve Procurement Automated Payments: When a supplier meets predefined conditions (e.g., Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs): Warehouses can be managed by self-governing smart contract rules, reducing administrative overhead. This creates opportunities for fraud, inefficiency, and payment delays.

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Why It’s Important to Have a Strong Digital Presence in Freight Forwarding

MTS Logistics

Even in the digital world, this industry still demands several printed documents for transfer between countries. The reason for this is that certain changes are nearly impossible, especially since banks and government officials are involved, and there are safety considerations, particularly in sectors like F&B.

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Supply Chain Quality: A Driver for Digital Transformation

Talking Logistics

Ensuring receipt of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and other regulatory compliance documentation has made digitization a requirement for customer service, audit management, and compliance. If a process manufacturer ships a product without the correct or missing documentation, a substantial and costly non-compliance fine is imposed.

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Commercial Documents Required for Customs Clearance

20Cube Logistics

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. The Customs invoice is a mandatory document for an export transaction.

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Moving toward freight ton efficiency together

Fleet Owner

Last week I presented our Run on Less findings to the government industry meeting of the 21st Century Truck Partnership. I first worked with this group back in 2007, when I represented Navistar and helped construct some of the early documentation th

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Contract to Provide UK Border Force with Transport and Warehousing

Logistics Business Magazine

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a contract by the UK government to provide support to the Home Office’s Border Force operations. GPS tracking and real-time visibility maintain the chain of evidence at each touchpoint, and stored goods are digitally documented.