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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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FedEx Works to Monetize their Big Data

Logistics Viewpoints

The richness of FedEx’s data comes from the 17 million packages they ship per day around the globe. Sriram Krishnasamy, the CEO of FedEx Dataworks, said that the data is much richer than just scan data. “Information is just as important as the package,” Mr. Krishnasamy asserted. “We We have always been good at capturing data.

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Achieving the Impossible Dream: Perfect Order Performance

Material Handling and Logistics

Four separate factors contribute to achieving a “perfect order”: the delivery must arrive complete, on-time, undamaged, and with proper documentation. In today’s instant-gratification world, consumers consider “almost right” completely wrong. Ensure reliable data. Share data.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (April 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

Startups are trying to make e-commerce packaging more sustainable. UPS has reinstated money-back delivery guarantees on packages moving under its three next-day air delivery products. In fact, even cardboard makers have been adjusting production to meet demand and avoid a shortage of packaging materials. percent to $71.1

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First data logger meets IEC standard

Logistics Business Magazine

The procedure is simple: the manufacturer classifies or tests their product according to the standard/class for integrity under normal transport conditions, usually carried out during packaging tests in testing facilities. ” The post First data logger meets IEC standard appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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What Shippers Should Consider Before Using Air Freight

Dedola Global Logistics

This is because large packages can take up more of an airplane cargo capacity than smaller, heavier items, even when they’re comparatively lighter in weight. The volume weight is the amount of space the package occupies by its dimensions, converted to an equivalent weight. Considerations Before Using Air Freight.

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