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Will the Freight Industry Move to a Discounted Pricing Model Like the Stock Brokerage Industry?

The Logistics of Logistics

Will freight brokerage pricing evolve toward a discounted, transparent fee model like stock brokerage pricing? Could the Discount Pricing Model Work in Freight Brokerage? The stock brokerage business and the freight brokerage business are clearly different, but they also have enough characteristics in common, that we can compare them.

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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Issuing bill of lading and other documentation for all cargo loaded. Ensure safe loading and discharging of the cargo.

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Know the Kinds of Modes of Transportation

20Cube Logistics

You will definitely try to find out the available modes of transportation that can help move the consignment to your consignee seamlessly. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. which is not possible in air freight.

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What does a Customs broker do?

Globalior

However, at times your shipment can get delayed or stuck at Customs clearance, often due to a lack of all the necessary documents. In this article, we will get to know who they are and what duties they perform. This may include informing the client to prepare any document required by the law which could hinder the process of clearance.

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Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Globalior

In this article we look at what it means – at least a tactical level, to say that a supply chain is being ethically managed. As a result, some supply chains have extensive day to day interactions with multiple brokers, freight forwarders and other vendors. Vendor selection: Fair and transparent selection process.

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

These regulations define the responsibilities that governmental authorities, port operators, freight forwarders and seamen have to undertake with regards to maritime security. ISPS fees are normally included in the quote for freight. Some of the ISPS objectives are: Collation security information from government authorities.

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage. Freight Forwarders. Documentation. Incorrect, delayed or incomplete documentation is one of the major pains that new exporters face all the time.

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