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5 Tips to Facing Your Fear of an Uncertain Freight Market

Trinity Logistics

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. The second part takes a little more work.

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How To File A Freight Claim?

GoShip Blog

Even if your shipping strategy is perfect, and you are using a good shipping provider, sometimes freight damage is difficult to avoid. Of course, this might not happen to you, but when at a certain point you find out about your freight shipment being damaged, it is better to be fully prepared. What is a freight claim?

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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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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

GlobalTranz

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. Identify the Authority Concerned The transportation management plan is a document that bears a legal face. The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018. Download White Paper.

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How To Prepare Your Boat For International Shipping

Trans Global Auto Logistics

As the captain of your yacht, houseboat or other type of vessel, you know it’s critical to chart your course correctly when you hit the open waters. Although you won’t be consulting maps and charts, you’ll still need to plot the right course to ensure that your boat is handled properly throughout the process.

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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

Below are the 5 tips to guide you on dangerous goods shipping. The shipper of these hazardous materials must be aware of all the facts related to their product and must display these facts using documents, labels, etc. Use the proper documentation for transporting hazardous materials. Know your hazardous goods.

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Concealed Freight Damage: NMFTA Changes Reporting Window Effective April 18, 2015

GlobalTranz

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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