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Insights and Expectations for the Shipping Industry in 2024

MTS Logistics

As we approach the conclusion of 2023, the maritime shipping industry faces challenges that have impacted ocean carriers with declined profits and increased price-driven competition. However, here is my take in terms of what to expect for ocean shipping and in the broader shipping industry.

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Navigating the Future: The Rise of Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL)

MTS Logistics

The eBL, a digital version of the traditional bill of lading, is reshaping the way businesses manage and streamline their shipping documentation. The bill of lading is a crucial document in the shipping industry, serving as a receipt of goods, a contract of carriage, and a document of title.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

I have the opportunity to work with the best in the logistics industry, having been on both the Carrier and NVOCC sides of the business. Expertise of Freight Forwarders Freight forwarders are well-versed in the knowledge of how to handle the customs regulations and documentation for your international shipments.

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Digital Transformation in the Heavy Building Materials Industry

Talking Logistics

Virtually all industries today are undergoing digital transformation, but the opportunities for cost savings, as well as productivity and service improvements, are arguably greatest in the Heavy Building Materials (HBM) industry because of all of their current manual and paper-based processes. Today’s Challenges in the HBM Industry.

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Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A Massive Opportunity

MTS Logistics

This is true in logistics more than many industries. This is especially true with the latest supply chain issues and the delays. Humans helped our industry navigate through these issues. And, with more opportunities for growth in logistics, there will be higher volumes which leads to more jobs in the industry regardless.

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How to Build the Optimal Freight Carrier Network to Consistently Deliver

Turvo

Knowing how to set up such a freight carrier network can give supply chains a significant advantage over competitors. Visibility is vital in this new normal that the shipping and logistics industry finds itself in regarding managing transportation processes. Databased dashboard for fast data analysis and sharing in the network.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. Executive Insights is your chance to pick the brains of industry veterans, leaders, and enablers.

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