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International Shipping: Requirements of Documents

20Cube Logistics

In both these activities, many documents change hands forming a long chain of exchange. Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters. Purchase Order. Air Waybill.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Freight Bill vs Bill of Lading Part 2: Ensuring Accuracy and Compliance

TransAudit

In our previous article, Freight Bill vs Bill of Lading: The Difference and Why It Matters , we discussed the critical roles of freight invoices and bills of lading in shipping transactions. Our objective is to provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure a smooth and compliant shipping process.

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Freight Claims 101

Blue Grace Logistics

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Rethinking the Freight RFP Process

The Logistics of Logistics

Rethinking the Freight RFP Process. Once a year, shippers and carriers begin the arduous freight RFP process, when shippers send out request for pricing (or proposal) for contract rates to their list of trucking companies. It is why many companies are rethinking the freight RFP process.

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What are the Advantages of Using a NVOCC?

MTS Logistics

This was the year I was introduced to commercial documents, bills of lading, insurance, letter of credits, and a variety of other documents. I used to prepare most of the documents except for bills of lading. I used to work with freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers).

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How Freight Forwarders Benefit Businesses and Personal Shippers

ShipLilly

Personal shippers and businesses should be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the existence of freight forwarders. Hence, it is not surprising that early analysis indicates that 8 out of every 10 participants in the survey had never heard of the term “freight forwarding.” So, what is freight forwarding?