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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

Freightera

Shipping documents can make an existentialist out of anyone pretty quickly, which is why we’ve compiled a list of documents that you might need, depending on your mode of shipping (air, ocean, or road). Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading. Shipping labels are not a standalone document, but an addition to the BOL.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. What’s on a Bill of Lading?

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The Definition of Transparency

Blue Grace Logistics

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Customers are happy knowing that their products are made with care and concern towards the environment and the people working to make their products.

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Importation of Covid-19 response medical products

Globalior

In light of the Covid-19 situation, many traders now find themselves attempting to import or export pharmaceuticals, medical support products and medical devices across borders. This includes PPE products such as masks, gloves, gowns and protective glasses. Duty free imports of certain medical products maybe possible.

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Top 10 Features of an Autonomous Warehouse

3PL Insights

Human workers can then check tablets or computers to find out if there is any missing product. The robots are typically connected to a Robotic Management System (RMS) that integrates data regarding product—what’s high in demand, what needs to be picked and shipped quickly. This allows for inventory to be viewed in “real time.”.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

When a shipment is damaged in transit, the shipper will definitely want to be reimbursed for the goods that arrived in a damaged state. As soon as the product is delivered, there must be a carefully check of the goods to make sure that the shipment is undamaged and in proper order. This is where filing freight claims come into play.

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Traceability in logistics

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The concept of logistics traceability refers to the possibility of identifying the origin and the different stages that a product goes through throughout the production process, as well as its subsequent logistics distribution until reaching the final consumer. build consumer confidence in their products. – Cost reduction.