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Industry bodies call for digitalisation to be accelerated in maritime sector

Shipping and Freight Resource

It is understood that the policy document will be submitted to the IMO as a proposal for further discussion and dissemination. The full statement about the need for digitalisation in the maritime sector to be accelerated can be downloaded here.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import. Documentation fees.

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Pitfalls of digitalisation in shipping and freight

Shipping and Freight Resource

Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Or forgetting the minus in -25° C when submitting the shipping documents to the shipping line or port. Nail Polish : day to day product present in almost all households and should be harmless for shipment. Image from : APL.

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Combating Illicit Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The global maritime and transportation industries have long played a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders, writes Captain Steve Bomgardner, VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star Global. Another common method involves counterfeiting cargo and vessel documents to disguise the true nature of shipments.

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Role of Digital Logistics Intermediaries

Logistics Business Magazine

Digitalization of documents, as well as blockchain-based solutions for many responsibilities and functions, is one of the main boosters of that disruption. The main concept behind these digital services is the possibility of managing all the necessary documents and data with multiple parties in one single platform. Digital Logistics.

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Strategic risks and the vulnerability of the munitions supply-chain

Logistics in War

Both regulations provide strict requirements for marking of packages, vehicles and transport containers, requirements for the documentation, and that of storage and segregation. Present supply chains that do not have redundant systems and have a limited number of carriers and approved terminals are the most vulnerable.

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Seafarers – We Need You, We Hear You, We Support You!

Shipping and Freight Resource

Today on Labour Day, we pay tribute to these brave souls, the backbone of the maritime industry. However, at present, many of them have completed their contracts but aren’t able to get home due to port closures, unavailability of flights, restricted crew changes, and a host of other obstacles. About the Author.