MTS Logistics

JANUARY 19, 2024

Managing both international and domestic shipping is a challenge for all businesses. Whether it’s coordinating air and ocean shipments, trucking, or multimodal movements, minimizing risks is a crucial aspect within every shipping plan. Freight insurance is an essential component of risk management, offering various coverage options.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 12, 2024

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2004 to keep freight under inspection, minimize potential errors and security risks. ports of entry and the AMS manifest needs to be filed by the Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) or the freight forwarder at the export port. The AMS was formed by U.S. port yet will be onboard.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good. The good news is that the shipping industry is doing better than expected.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages.

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Loginext

AUGUST 7, 2021

All You Need to Know About e-AWB (electronic Air Waybill) An air waybill (AWB) is a transport contract between the individual/company shipping cargo and the airline that is conveying it. It is one of the most crucial documents in the air freight sector. AWB: An overview of its history The Warsaw Convention for […].

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good Let’s start this update on the most positive note.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2022

chemical and plastics manufacturers struggled to reach overseas markets last year due to rising shipping costs, port congestion, equipment shortages, and capacity constraints. The post An Overview of the Resin Market and Long-Term Analysis appeared first on More Than Shipping. The Logistical Position.

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Log-hub

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With this release, Log-hub introduced two new features to their platform, ‘Save in Platform’ and ‘Scenario Comparison’ Additionally, they launched a new app, Freight Matrix. introduces a brand-new application called Freight Matrix. Log-hub 3.4 Beyond these remarkable updates, Log-hub 3.4

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

In an effort to relieve the stresses of lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, many shippers are looking to air freight as an accessible and practical solution. Follow along with this overview of the advantages of air freight and get 3 air freight tips you can use to overcome chemical supply chain woes.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Without a doubt, one of our most frequently asked questions is, “ How long does it take to ship a car overseas ?” ” This article will provide a detailed overview of the process and answer your questions about how long it will take to ship your car or truck. Consolidated Container Ship.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Get An Answer to One of Our Most Frequently Asked Questions Without a doubt, one of our most frequently asked questions is, “ How long does it take to ship a car overseas ?” ” This article will provide a detailed overview of the process and answer your questions about how long it will take to ship your car or truck.

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Logistics Management

MAY 23, 2018

Amber Road's eBook, Controlling Shipping Costs via Multi-Modal Freight Rate Visibility, examines how a multi-mode transportation management system provides you with an accurate overview of all shipping costs, Free Supply Chain Download, Intermodal White Paper

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 9, 2021

Intermodal containers are reusable box-shaped structures which have revolutionized the way cargo is transported on ships across the world. General purpose containers are the most-common container type that is used in ocean freight. They are produced for efficient, safe, and undamaged material transportation.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

JUNE 15, 2020

Before you trust your vehicle to a carrier, you should understand how cars are shipped overseas. This not only helps set your expectations about the process, but helps you better understand why car container ship s are the best method for safe, cost-efficient transport for your vehicle. Container Shipping.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

It offers a fast, reliable and efficient solution for products where flexible and fast shipping is a necessity. In the perishables market, freight forwarding relies heavily on Excel spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and other error-prone methods of managing the supply chain.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Sky-high shipping fees.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. In shipping, this translates to taking every precaution necessary and delivering exactly to a consumer’s specifications.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Cerasis put on a 75-minute webinar entitled, The "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" Webinar on October 5th, at 10:00 AM CST. Below you can fill out the form which will grant you access to download the "Major Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping" presentation, to include a transcript and a live recording playback.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping. SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 10, 2022

SONAR Container Atlas, or SCA, provides a complete picture of container freight shipping patterns for freight bound for the U.S. SCA measures maritime container shipping activity by using three primary components: Ocean container spot rates, which cover most of the world’s highest volume lanes. container freight.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 31, 2021

Due to its high availability, affordable rates, and versatile operations, many companies and businesses rely on dry van shipping for local and nationwide freight transportation. However, dry van freight shipping rates vary wildly throughout the year. Another time period that can effect demand is peak shipping season.

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FLS Transport

MARCH 3, 2021

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. FREIGHT CHART OF THE WEEK: If you look at one chart this week, make it the outbound tender volume index. It’ll show you exactly what’s going on in North American freight. Get the full details here.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

The FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations) describes the main purposes of demurrage and detention charges as two different subjects. We can point out the most effective ways to avoid demurrage and detention charges as follows: All customs and shipping documents must be prepared in a proper way prior to arrival.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There are approximately 630 freight railroads operating in the U.S. When we look at more details on these companies as below, we see a big consolidation that happened over the last couple of decades (which is also a mirror of what is happening in the ocean shipping industry.). 30% of freight is moved via rail in the U.S.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

What differences can you expect when shipping in the USA vs shipping in Canada? When shipping goods, it’s important to understand the nuances of each country’s shipping regulations and taxes for successful shipping operations within both countries or when shipping cross-border.

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Freightos

JULY 11, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home July 11, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Freightos

JUNE 27, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home June 27, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With sky high rates, space and equipment issues and other unexpected events, we are about to close out 2021 which will go down in the history of shipping as one of the most chaotic, challenging, and troubling years ever. It has been an unprecedented and bumpy ride for the freight market in 2021. Freight rates.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. Starting in July 2020, the impact of this trend became obvious when ocean freight prices shot up, and have continued rising. What’s changed in a year?

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

FTL freight shipping is a cost-effective and efficient way to transport large quantities of goods across the country. When it comes to FTL shipping, road-based services are the most popular choice, but there is a growing trend towards using rail FTL services , which offer several benefits over road freight shipping.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

The seaborne transportation industry has been developing innovative technologies called as “Cold Chain Logistics” from reefer ships to special containers to maintain quality and freshness of products. This change started with the launch of the first reefer ship “Frigorifique” in 1874 and continues toward tomorrow.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

freight railroads to U.S. freight railroads, labor issues are nothing new, but since the pandemic they have been on the rise. The freight railroads carry 30% of all U.S. 15% of Vancouver’s freight and 60% of Prince Ruperts’ freight moves by rail to the U.S. It seems like everyone is upset and angry. Sadly, for U.S.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods. Many people don’t realize that as the ships grow in size, so do the parts that operate them, such as the ship’s engines, propellors, etc. appeared first on More Than Shipping.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

How Freightera compares to traditional carriers and brokers and online solutions, with pros and cons for each provider If you are trying to compare Freightera with other shipping solutions, this article will make it easier for you. Empty circle: No or Not applicable Freight Carriers Freight carriers are the backbone of our industry.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

Due to freight rates skyrocketing in 2020-2021 and in the beginning of 2022, Asian polymers have been dropping in price to be able to compete with the other regions of the world. Since China export freight rates are significantly higher than other counterparts of the trade, U.S. and Middle East polymers with the current lack of demand.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In this first post, we will give an overview of the 10 areas shippers can focus on to attain the "Best in Class Shipper" status. We will focus primarily on LTL shipping, but some of these areas can be applied to other modes of over the road shipping. An Overview of Achieving LTL "Best in Class Shipper" Status. Processes.

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