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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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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

The company’s flagship product is called RaftBot, which can be customized to meet the specific needs of different industries and businesses. Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai

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The Free TMS with Tim Higham

The Logistics of Logistics

Powerful features: AscendTMS offers a wide range of powerful features, including: Order management Freight dispatch Shipment tracking Customer invoicing Reporting and analytics Scalable and extensible: AscendTMS is designed to be scalable and extensible to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

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Where Are My Supply Chain Documents? Managing Critical Documents with Automation

RPA Labs

Staying on top of the ever-changing omnichannel service options and keeping track of supply chain documents and freight documents remains vital for continued growth and success within competitive markets. Supplies big and small and all logistical teams and supply chain management teams can suffer from poor document management.

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International Logistics: Deep Integration and Practice of RPA Technology

Logistics Viewpoints

International Logistics must find a balance between more economical costs and higher efficiency to meet the needs of different countries. Booking Processing : RPA can automatically scan and digitize booking documents in various formats and then automatically enter the data.

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Cold Chain Basics with Andy Bahr

The Logistics of Logistics

Andy is hungry to deliver value to everyone he meets, has a passion for the logistics profession, and truly looks for win-win partnerships. Documentation. Andy completed his undergrad at Miami of Ohio, and his masters at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 2012. He currently resides in Charlotte, NC with his yellow lab, Charlie.

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Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping

TransAudit

Key Regulatory Areas Several key regulatory areas impact global shipping and transportation: Customs Compliance: Businesses must ensure that all shipping documentation, including bills of lading, commercial invoices, and certificates of origin, is accurate and complete. Security protocols also continue to evolve.