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Key Insights into Maritime Emissions

Logistics Business Magazine

VesselBot, a technology company that brings transparency to Scope 3 transportation emissions, has released the December 2023 edition of its comprehensive report titled ‘Decoding Maritime Emissions – Highs, Lows, and Green Leaders across global ocean routes.’

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The Automated Manifest System (AMS): An Overview and Requirements for Shippers

MTS Logistics

This system has modernized the maritime inventory system. Besides maritime transport, the tracking system is also used for air, rail, and road transportation. You can include the details of two documents when preparing an AMS manifest: Importer Security Filling (ISF): It is documented before shipment. ISF 5, ISF 10).

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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

MTS Logistics

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). There are two standard types of BLs, an express and original.

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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. million per event.

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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. What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

This is an important part of maritime laws and regulations that safeguard the safety of ocean faring vessels, sea ports, seamen, crew and cargo. ISPS code regulations were introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the 1st of July 2004. Analysis of information collated.

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Supply Chain Management Basics

Carter Logistics

It is important to have documented strategies for your supply chain management. Different modes include road, rail, pipeline, maritime (oceans, coasts, seas, lakes, rivers and channels), air, intermodal, and telecommunications. How do you build integrated supply chain strategies? It directly correlates with cost and success.