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Navigating the Future: The Rise of Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL)

MTS Logistics

The eBL, a digital version of the traditional bill of lading, is reshaping the way businesses manage and streamline their shipping documentation. This article explores the key aspects of an eBL, its benefits, challenges, and its potential impact on the future of international trade. What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

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A Brief Introduction: Bill of Lading

Globalior

A bill of lading is a document that is issued to a person or a company acknowledging the receipt of goods from a carrier. In many countries, the bill of lading is treated as a legally binding legal document. A bill of lading is a document that is issued by a shipping company when they accept goods for transport.

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The Digital Supply Chain Needs to Include Trade Compliance Systems!

Logistics Viewpoints

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. In short, customs compliance must become proactive and strategic rather than just focused on having the proper documentation and accurately paying duties.

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Blockchain for Government: Can the Technology Rein in Waste?

IoT World Today

But there’s no accountability [for government spending],” said Georgia Senator Michael Williams at a panel during the IoT Blockchain Summit held in parallel to Industrial IoT World on Oct. And in 2014, $619 billion was apparently missing from a federal government intended to provide transparency of government spending. .

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Sustaining National Defence – logistics investment in the National Defence Strategy

Logistics in War

History cruelly reminds military planners, governments and nations that such opinions tend to ‘leave emperors without their clothes’. Nonetheless, and in due course, Defence will have to work with its partners in Government, industry and the community writ large to ensure the opportunity is not squandered.

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How Freight Forwarders Benefit Businesses and Personal Shippers

ShipLilly

This article untangles the benefits of freight forwarding. The freight forwarder deals with the logistical side, including tracking, documentation, and insurance. These logistics professionals have industry links with ports, carriers, and government officials to make the receipt and delivery of merchandise as smooth as possible.

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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.