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This Week in Logistics News (September 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is definitely a bittersweet time of year. Driving training programs overwhelmed by interest. The bad news is that truck driver training programs are in need of more resources and instructors to handle an influx of people interested in joining the industry. This puts pressure to find a carrier that has a training program.

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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. Of course, the best mode to transportation is necessary, but the other factors that have to be taken into consideration are: The total cost. Less handling of cargo. Security of cargo.

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Air Freight Explained: Calculating Costs and Price Trends

Freightos

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. Air cargo is used by global importers and exporters when they need to get goods somewhere rapidly and reliably. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo.

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Forklift Brakes: Your Guide to Safety and Maintenance

Conger

It prevents accidental movement, safeguarding valuable cargo from potential damage. Squeaking or Grinding Noises If your forklift sounds more like a door in a horror movie than heavy machinery, there is definitely a problem. Key Takeaway: Do not let brake issues turn your forklift into a runaway train.

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How Carriers Can Stand Out from the Competition

Logistics Manager

Mr. Jensen said, “Most carriers today are already capable of sending an automated message to a customer informing them of late cargo. They can liaison with the customers because they will have a reasonable knowledge on who is devastated if you delay their cargo and for whom it will just be an annoyance but not a major problem.

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Continuing Education: What’s on the Menu?

247 Customs Broker

“Corporate investment in supply chain continuing education is definitely on the rise, because companies see direct impact to their bottom-line profitability,” says Lisa Sallstrom, a vice president responsible for certification and membership at professional association APICS. Online Courses Adjust to Learning Styles.

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Hanging in the balance

Automotive Logistics

For finished vehicle logistics providers in Poland, the market is “definitely good”, says Skowronski of Wega. Of course, this had a negative influence on carriers’ overall performance and planning. The market will, of course, adapt to comply with the new regulation. [mpu_ad]A challenging period.