Remove Document Remove Study Remove Survey
article thumbnail

Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping

TransAudit

A 2023 survey by the International Trade Centre found that 73% of small and medium-sized enterprises identified regulatory compliance as a major barrier to international trade. Regulations such as the US Importer Security Filing (ISF) require companies to submit additional documentation to ensure cargo is safe for transport.

article thumbnail

Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. million per event.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

But, keep in mind it is documented that most of our infrastructure was built using the temperature records from the mid-20th century. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.

Cargo 116
article thumbnail

The State of The Freight : Unique Challenges and Novel Solutions

Shipping and Freight Resource

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years. Take the survey.

article thumbnail

7 Mini Case Studies: Successful Supply Chain Cost Reduction and Management

Logistics Bureau

The following five mini case studies explore a few high-profile companies that have managed to sustain their supply chain cost-reduction efforts and keep expenses under control. The Path to Cost Reduction: As in a number of the studies we’ve explored here, technology played a large part in solving Sunsweet’s problems. Sunsweet Growers.

article thumbnail

Penske Logistics Presents 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing

Penske Move Ahead

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

article thumbnail

Penske Logistics to Sponsor and Speak at Leading Supply Chain Conference, CSCMP EDGE

Penske Move Ahead

Serving as a panelist for both the CSCMP State of Logistics Report and the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study sessions will be Joe Carlier, senior vice president of global sales. Andy Moses, the company’s senior vice president of global products, will speak at the CSCMP Young Professionals survey session. 2020 3PL Study, September 16.