Now, That's Logistics

MARCH 23, 2022

From his vantage point as DB Schenker’s Head of Ocean Freight, Raymond Tsang keeps his finger on the pulse of the ocean freight industry. The post Top 2022 Ocean Shipping Trends and How to Navigate them appeared first on DB Schenker. A Finger on the Pulse of Ocean Freight.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 3, 2023

The shipping industry is essential to the global economy, responsible for the transportation of goods between countries. The effects of inflation on the shipping industry were seen in several areas: higher fuel, increased transportation, labor and equipment costs. And, the effects are not limited to those areas.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As discussed over the past eight months on More Than Shipping, support to reach a carbon neutral future for the shipping industry by the year 2050 has grown. Last week in London, Nigeria, Chile, and Vietnam were among countries calling for a net zero, or carbon neutral, goal for the shipping industry by the year 2050.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 6, 2025

With the OneWireless roll-out, the infrastructure is transitioning to 4G technology, enabling a substantial increase in data granularity transforming how to communicate with onboard cargo, and paving the way for smarter cargo tracking and enhanced operational insights.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 1, 2025

How to Solve the Issues at the Port of Cartagena Ultimately, addressing the congestion and systemic issues at the Port of Cartagena will require a coordinated effort among government authorities, shipping lines, and port management. Preferring for slightly higher ocean freight can provide a buffer against delays and unexpected expenses.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 30, 2017

Now the potential is there for both Augmented and Virtual Reality in many industries, including one in the manufacturing industry. AR technology is already creating waves of strides on the industrial manufacturing plant floor. 7 Ways Augmented Reality in Manufacturing Will Revolutionize The Industry. You Can Work Faster.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 24, 2022

Express release is the fastest and most convenient method industry wide. The post Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation appeared first on More Than Shipping. Express Bill of Lading: Unlike the original bill of lading, express release BLs have no physical document in the express release.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. This is occurring across the board for every channel of transport from trucking to maritime. Money and profit is the name of the game for both the shippers and the carriers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2015

1: Live ocean schedules and maritime news. CargoSmart nailed it with BigSchedule , a big-data portal that provides a bird’s-eye view on global maritime activity. Information is power…but despite best efforts, it’s hard to get in-depth professional news about the freight industry. Free for 200 emails/months.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 29, 2022

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a target to cut the sector’s carbon emissions by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 compared to 2008 levels. Ocean carriers play one of the most important roles in efforts to reduce the overall industry carbon footprint. Around 80% of global trade by volume is carried by the ocean.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 29, 2024

Navigating Regulatory Shifts: Billing Updates in Per Diem Invoices Search Search Dana Ricksecker - May 29, 2024 Navigating the intricacies of per diem billing can be a daunting task for many in the logistics and shipping industry. With ever-changing laws and regulations, shippers and carriers continue to face challenges.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 21, 2020

Keeping the economy moving – of which the retail industry plays a big part – has been of the upmost importance since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, not just for the country’s recovery, but also to save thousands of jobs across the country. Behind the scenes, the supply chain infrastructure had to move quickly to support the retail industry.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 8, 2023

Finance, Amogy’s newest round of funding will be used to solve one of the biggest issues facing making the transition from carbon-based fuels to alternatives: how to make ammonia more cost-effective to compete against traditional fuel sources. The shipping industry is under increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

In 2024 carriers did learn how to operate better with service changes and blank sailings, and that will somewhat reduce congestion impact this year. Key trade lanes that will be impacted are U.S. Since most of the Asia services are direct, delays in Asia will be related to destination ports.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 20, 2020

Cyber-attacks on the maritime industry’s operational technology (OT) systems have increased by 900% over the last three years with the number of reported incidents set to reach record volumes by year end. They don’t know how to describe something unfamiliar to them. They can penetrate these systems directly.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Today marks a pivotal moment for the transport industry as Women in Transport launches its second annual Women in Transport Equity Index Survey , a global benchmark for tracking diversity and equity in the transport sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

DON’T: Assume colleagues are phishing-attack-proof The majority of breaches by hackers targeting the logistics industry are attempted via emails that play on human emotion. read more Safeguard Systems from Cybercrime The post How to Build Cyber Resilience in Logistics appeared first on Logistics Business.

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Logistics Manager

MARCH 27, 2020

428(98) on Maritime Cyber Risk Management in Safety Management Systems. “As shipping catches up with other industries such as banking and telco in terms of digitization, the need for cyber risk management becomes an imperative,” said Thomas Bagge, CEO, DCSA.

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CLX Logistics

MARCH 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, these valuable insights and strategies will help you successfully navigate the complex world of international chemical shipping. Additionally, the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code sets standards for transporting hazardous materials by sea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The WSC said its “Containers Lost at Sea – 2023 Update” report revealed positive developments in container safety within the international liner shipping industry, saying the 2022 losses represent a tiny fraction of the 250 million containers currently shipped each year. But industry voices have noted concerns.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 22, 2021

From the past to the present, the logistics transportation industry has made great progress. However, although there has been the development of technological equipment, inclement weather is one of the toughest challenges businesses in the shipping industry will face.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

is one of the industry’s most respected logistics sources. American based gCaptain provides maritime information to some 600K unique monthly viewers, with a focus on commercial marine and offshore energy. Since 1974 with industry-leading expertise in, well, American shipping. JOC Daily Newswire. Journal of Commerce (U.S)

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understanding How Labor Disputes Impact Freight Markets The freight industry requires the ability to handle potential labor disputes in stride, which highlights the need for flexibility within supply chains. As the freight industry faces uncertainty with potential labor disputes on the horizon, now is the time to act.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 29, 2024

Understanding How Labor Disputes Impact Freight Markets The freight industry requires the ability to handle potential labor disputes in stride, which highlights the need for flexibility within supply chains. As the freight industry faces uncertainty with potential labor disputes on the horizon, now is the time to act.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

Rapid developments in the technological space has brought about several benefits globally to many industries. The world of shipping is no different and in the last decade there has been several advancements in this area although some parts of the industry still remains fragmented and lacking standards in how the business is conducted.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). All modes of the logistics industry are seeing a shortage of drivers. If you’re reading this blog, I’d say you already have.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 9, 2023

From enhanced visibility and streamlined processes to improved efficiency and customer satisfaction, digitalization is revolutionizing how international logistics operate. Some of the specific positive effects of current and potential technologies on the supply chain and logistics industry are outlined below.

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Shipchain

JANUARY 23, 2019

Dear Community, If you care about our company and/or the freight and logistics industry (which we really hope you do!), Almost two years ago with knowledge of the problems of the freight industry and some rough ideas of how to solve them, we’ve been able to plot, survey, and develop the systems we’ve now launched. It’s better.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

As the shipping industry has grown, port capacity has not always caught up in time in the last 10 years. Unless things are regulated in the short term, this is a danger to the industry. Certain industry professionals have come up with clever ways to reduce or remove PCS altogether. What is the port congestion surcharge?

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 18, 2018

HOW TO SECURE AND AUTOMATE YOUR NETWORK IN THE NEW BIG DATA ERA. If Industry 4.0 Across four key sessions we will discuss how we can identify the real digital opportunity in front of us and re-define digitalisation in maritime and transport. How to judge an investment case. . and more to be announced.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 12, 2022

MTS Logistics went above and beyond to make the strongest impact possible in the shipping industry by not just cleaning up the trash on the beach, but more importantly, educating tomorrow’s leaders. At this year’s Clean Oceans Project event, we held a lecture before we started cleaning.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I have the opportunity to work with the best in the logistics industry, having been on both the Carrier and NVOCC sides of the business. Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 28, 2022

The Covid pandemic and post-pandemic eras have accelerated the use of technology and automation even faster in the shipping industry. More importantly, we are learning how to design a technology integration with teams that are handling exceptions. Keeping good people while building technology into the industry.

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Blog on Log

JUNE 22, 2006

Hear how your customers measure your peformance and what matters most to them. Learn how to work with your customers when creating performance metrics. Find out how to devise a pricing strategy that's easier for your customers to accept. Learn how to respond to the changing geographical needs of your customers.

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Forto

AUGUST 1, 2019

Sulfur, pollutants, and especially pollution is incredibly hazardous for the environment, and they are rampant in the logistics industry. Find out what this means for the industry and what FreightHub, Europe’s first digital freight forwarder, is doing to help fight global warming. New IMO regulations 2020. as of 1.1.2012 .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 24, 2021

Thankfully, you have entered an industry that is very cyclical and there will be other opportunities you can prepare now. Customs Maritime Import Shipments on a monthly basis. This data can show you how importers are choosing to route their shipments. SONAR US Customs Maritime Import Shipments (CSTM).

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