MTS Logistics

MAY 26, 2020

One of the negative effects is since people having limited access to offices, paperwork and physical documentation is now harder to handle. To give a precise example, printing physical hard copies of Original Bill of Ladings (OBLs) at local shipping agencies has become much more difficult than before. What is a Bill of Lading?

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 16, 2018

Understand the 3-Legged Freight Movements at the Border. Companies carrying freight across the U.S.-Mexico For example, a U.S. At a minimum, companies will need to be familiar with these most common documents: Bill of Lading (BOL) – A bill of lading is an essential document for any freight shipment.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

In a recent article, Peter Rentschler, CEO at CarrierDirect, discussed why freight brokerages should focus on better utilizing their existing Transport Management System (TMS) to increase operational efficiency, rather than investing in upgrading their systems or purchasing something new. The reality is: it depends.

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Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

In a recent article, Peter Rentschler, CEO at CarrierDirect, discussed why freight brokerages should focus on better utilizing their existing Transport Management System (TMS) to increase operational efficiency, rather than investing in upgrading their systems or purchasing something new. The reality is: it depends.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) in the USA In the United States, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has established the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. This classification system plays a crucial role in determining freight rates and ensuring consistency across carriers.

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Parade

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology can be a powerful tool to grow your freight brokerage business and introduce incredible efficiencies to your operations. In this post, I share my thoughts on the topic to help you make the best technology investments for your freight brokerage and stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry. In a recent. QuickBooks).

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Meanwhile, in the case of commercial freight, customers might unload their goods much as they do in today’s warehouse receiving operations.

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Globalior

DECEMBER 19, 2020

Who pays for required documentation and which terms are suitable for containerized cargo and which are not. For example, under the FCA terms delivery can be made either in the seller’s warehouse or at a predetermined place agreed between buyer and seller.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

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. This document should not be prepared by just anyone. It assesses the work activities and further, the work site for any hazards. Download White Paper.

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Bringg

MAY 5, 2021

As an industry term, the POD process applies to both cargo and freight shipments. Here we’ll be reviewing POD’s benefits, uses, and features for freight deliveries like commodities and merchandise. This proof of delivery provides sellers with the documentation necessary to verify order fulfillment and invoice accuracy.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 6, 2023

He presented a vision of moving from the kind of antiquated sales and operations planning (S&OP) done at many companies, to an advanced form of integrated planning. For example, while GEON has over 2000 customers, initially they are manually building forecasts for 600 customers and 1200 ship-to locations. Mr. Herrin was a good fit.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

All shipment goods must be packaged and presented in a manner that allows for effective BMSB treatment to be conducted. Now, for example, all-terrain vehicles, golf carts, quad bikes, and side-by-side racers are no longer eligible to meet the BMSB management exclusion criteria.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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247 Customs Broker

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Wondering how to develop a more effective document? When you’ve completed your reflection, it’s time to start crafting your RFP document. Organize the document. Providing more detailed information will also help them to present the most accurate pricing possible. Be specific on how you want to see the costs presented.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 2, 2020

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. So, what is stowage planning.?? Confused.??

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

At the tip of the iceberg, for example, there are weekly reports of unitised fires on board ships, and historic average experience of a major ship fire every 60 days has been challenged in 2019. This guide provides key insights for all actors in the freight supply chain responsible for preparing unitised consignments for carriage by sea.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 9, 2018

Last week, I attended Innovate 2018 , the company’s first user conference, and as I stood on stage to deliver my keynote presentation in front of 140+ attendees, the answer was clear: Yes. Carrier Web Services for Rating, Tendering, and Documents. New TMS Capabilities. 3G Mobile for Status, Check Call and Doc Upload.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Personal shippers and businesses should be taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the existence of freight forwarders. For example, a recent survey of 100 randomly selected people showed that many are not conversant with shipping industry terminologies, let alone the services. So, what is freight forwarding?

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Supply chain professionals must also know how they will be shipping freight. Thanks to the use of these types of systems vendors and suppliers no longer have to manually execute processes and have easier documentation visibility and storage due to the move toward digital, automated systems. Executives Seek to Lead by Example.

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

Many freight forwarders and logistics companies underestimated the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak at the beginning of the year and are still struggling with their communication today, a large problem in view of the high demand for information from their customers. Why communication is crucial in times of crisis.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

the funding association, which was also founded in Berlin, it is open to new members from all areas of logistics, ranging from industry, retail and services to freight forwarders and political organisations. Companies may use them, for example, to expand their platforms or to set up new products and business models faster.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 17, 2020

Cyber security threats can present itself as malicious actions like hacking or infecting your systems with malware or innocent actions like lack of software maintenance on vessels, incorrect user permissions, weak passwords, unauthorised access etc. Gard quotes below live examples of cyber security incidents in shipping.

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Forto

JULY 25, 2018

Hazardous or dangerous goods can be defined as materials or items with inherent hazardous properties which if not properly controlled, can present a potential hazard to the health and well-being of all living organisms and the safety of the environment. For shipping paint, for example, hazardous transport regulations are applicable.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2015

For example, your contact may have quoted a new job at a certain rate, but the official documentation says otherwise. Another example may be stating that a truck is in transit when the GPS tracking shows that the truck is stagnant at a truck stop. However, what happens when your contact provides you with inaccurate information?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2016

For example, the racist works with more than 3,500 carriers of different sizes to ensure the best small package rates and contract stipulations are retained. For example, green businesses may be able to help carriers achieve incentive-based savings as government organizations become more involved in preserving the environment.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

The case of an internationally renowned symphonic orchestra from Austria, for which cargo-partner transported all instruments to Japan, represents one example of such a challenge which cargo-partner solved without issue. As such, it acted as a “passport” for the musical orchestra’s tools.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It is also well documented that roadside facilities and depots can be extremely poor, with 45% saying that this is a big issue. Funding, as an example, is already available through subsidies for apprenticeships (95% for non-levy organisations) along with Bootcamp funding from the government.”. of Freight participants.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 10, 2020

The competitive and economic benefits of outsourcing order fulfilment to a logistics specialist are well documented and, in most ‘reasons to outsource’ lists, cost reduction and the chance to free the client company’s senior management’s time to focus on growing the business are usually near the top.

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Freightos

MARCH 3, 2015

Today, we’re proud to present Cathy Roberson’s… 3 Technology Trends Changing the Supply Chain (2015-2020) Part IV. The overall impact of mobile has been well documented in the press. For example, it has already taken hold in online B2C transactions – placing orders and tracking delivery among other things.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2023

Digitalization of documents, as well as blockchain-based solutions for many responsibilities and functions, is one of the main boosters of that disruption. The main concept behind these digital services is the possibility of managing all the necessary documents and data with multiple parties in one single platform. Digital Logistics.

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3PL Links

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

While some organizations had developed general supply chain risk management strategies and business continuity plans, very few had a playbook to respond to the risks presented by COVID-19.”. “Most organizations were not prepared for a crisis of this magnitude. The first two months were very tough.

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Logistics Manager

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Back In 1969, Yusen Logistics (Thailand) started as a custom clearance service provider for imports and exports by sea freight, air freight and land transportation along with domestic forwarding services under the name ‘NYK Transport Service (Thailand) Co., with less than 100 staff. Chotpawinon described.

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Airfreight Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Back In 1969, Yusen Logistics (Thailand) started as a custom clearance service provider for imports and exports by sea freight, air freight and land transportation along with domestic forwarding services under the name ‘NYK Transport Service (Thailand) Co., with less than 100 staff. Chotpawinon described.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

Example—In the case of a lost or undeliverable package, a customer-first ecommerce merchant can step up to the plate immediately by contacting the shipping carrier to determine the cause of the problem and sharing this information with buyers so they know when to expect delivery or reshipment.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

For example, we’re looking at one set of numbers – one version of truth. It helps me adjust when I’ve got a work center overloaded to another work center and presents other options. It helped us to maintain real time records of all the necessary documents with consistent procedures like SOP’s, change management, formulations etc.

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