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Shipping consortium points to danger of flammable cargoes

DC Velocity

A shipping industry consortium says freight transport and cargo handling organizations need to pay greater attention to ensuring compliance with mandatory regulations over certain cargoes that can catch fire and cause significant damage and casualties. Examples are: Logs and timber Steel Coils Marble and granite

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Fighting back

DC Velocity

Cargo theft is on the rise, and industry stakeholders have had enough. More than 80% of respondents to an April survey by the freight broker trade group the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) said they’d experienced at least three different types of freight fraud in the previous six months, for example.

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LTL pricing standards update is now live

DC Velocity

The less-than-truckload (LTL) industry updated its load pricing standards on Saturday, making this the first week that the revamped National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system has gone live to help shippers and carriers determine delivery rates, according to the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA).

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How to Choose the Right Port for Your Freight: A Practical Guide for Shippers

ECW

It’s a decision that directly impacts delivery timelines, transportation costs, cargo integrity, and your ability to keep promises to customers. Example: If your distribution center is in Pennsylvania, the Port of New York/New Jersey might seem like the logical choice. Choosing the right port isn’t just a matter of geography.

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Logistics Manager’s Index expanded in May

DC Velocity

Economic activity in the logistics industry expanded in May, marking a second straight month of higher activity following a seven-month low in March, according to the latest Logistics Manager’s Index (LMI) report, released today. during the month, for example. Transportation metrics held steady during the month. and no movement.

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Navigating M&A Trends in the Transportation, Logistics, and Energy Storage Space

Logistics Viewpoints

The transportation, logistics, and energy storage sectors are undergoing profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and the global pursuit of sustainability. In transportation and logistics, this has manifested as a significant focus on electrification and renewable energy integration.

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Digital Technologies Reshaping Shipping Industry

Logistics Business Magazine

From artificial intelligence to automation, these innovations are not only optimising efficiency but also enhancing safety, sustainability, and profitability in an industry critical to global trade and environmental preservation. Robotics are also making waves in the industry. The potential for AI goes beyond efficiency.