Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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ShipLilly

JULY 7, 2021

The holidays are with us and there is a new report out warning shippers and drivers to guard against cargo theft. The July Fourth risks of losing cargo are well known in the industry. million worth of cargo was stolen in the last half a decade. What does a cargo heist look like? Key risk assessments for cargo thefts.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

becomes a more cost-effective solution, companies will continue to import cargo from various places worldwide. This statement holds true for large project cargo. 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. economy.

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Cyzerg

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Failing to store cargo in the optimal location also adds risk to the security/integrity of the cargo and/or the safety of the employees. In this article, we will review some of the foremost best practices and technologies that warehouse managers can implement to optimize the putaway process and increase warehouse efficiency.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

We will also try to find out some ways to avoid these charges in this article. The other important purpose of demurrage and detention charges is “incentive for cargo movement, ensuring that merchants return containers as soon as possible for a fast turnaround.” We will examine what are these charges and their purposes.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

AUGUST 11, 2020

I am fascinated by this article. What an innovative solution! Many years ago my family and I took a trip to Guatemala. One of the highlights of my trip was going to see the Maya ruins at Tikal, which is … Continue reading →

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This article quotes Carl Bentzel, an FMC commissioner, who says that there is increased concentration of the ocean shipping business, from no carrier having more than 4%, to around 10 carriers, half of whom have 12-20% each. Many supply chain … Continue reading →

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 18, 2020

In a recent article, I wrote about the basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important. In this article, I thought it would be worth reiterating the importance of being accurate in the declaration of the weights. Although SOLAS VGM is in place, many people may still be using some loopholes to circumvent these protocols.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Richard Butcher has written an interesting article on the large quantity of excess containers floating around the world today. Many of these containers are plugging up the yards of major and minor ports, causing longer delays in cargo handling. The … Continue reading →

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Supply Chain and Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

This article spells out some of the issues in demurrage charges rail lines are charging for cargoes that are not being removed from their premises. Demurrage is charged, say the rail lines, when cargo is left at a rail terminal … Continue reading →

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs. Choose Packaging and Pallets Carefully. Use Damage Indicators.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

JULY 30, 2022

The Ukraine war provides a chance to see what disruption occurred and how it is impacting routes to move cargo in the area of the Black Sea. This article … Continue reading → It is interesting to hear about changes in regional supply chains.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

A sign of the disruption of container shipping processes is the dumping of cargo in Singapore. This article discusses some of the issues in East Asian ports. While there’s hope that ocean carriers will divert ships there, we don’t know … Continue reading →

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JANUARY 26, 2020

Here are six tips on how to prepare your cargo for part or full load shipments and prevent lost revenues when using worldwide parcel delivery services. The post 6 tips to preparing your cargo for international shipping appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource. Read more >>>.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 11, 2020

From the time the first case of COVID-19 was announced in South Africa on the 5th of March 2020, there have been several changes in the regulations governing the movement of commercial cargo in SA via the ports. Cargo Ports & Terminals. Bulk & Breakbulk Cargo Terminals (all terminals are working with reduced labour force).

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 27, 2024

This article will help you answer just that. Types of Flatbed Trailers Flatbed trailers come in all shapes, sizes, and load capacities; each designed to carry different types of cargo. Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 48 to 53 ft. Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 48 to 80 ft. Top Deck: Maximum Legal Cargo Length: 11 ft.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Cargo rollover happens for a variety of reasons, at various stages and various places. Cargo rollover can cause significant delays and result in potentially crippling operations. What most customers don’t know is that there is a reliable way to get advance warning of cargo rollover so that they can take suitable action.

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Read the article to find out a bit about it. Notice all the things besides customs that a container or any cargo must meet. Brexit is causing customs delays that are causing problems for shippers and brokers. By Alex Whiteman … Continue reading →

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Cargo Insurance In case a consignment is either lost or damaged, cargo insurance helps reimburse the concerned vendor or the customer. When is cargo insurance necessary? Moving cargo is risky. What kind of risks does cargo insurance eliminate? What isn’t covered by the cargo insurer?

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: 12 Smart Ways to Reduce Your Freight Costs. 3 Tips for Cargo Theft Prevention. Here are some tips and things to consider in routing your vehicle fleet. Is it Time for B2B Freight Providers to Learn From B2C?

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West Coast and California Logistics

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

According to an article in FreightWaves , the U.S. Maritime Administration has announced nearly $450 million in FY22 competitive grant funding “for projects to help ports speed cargo flows and ultimately lower costs for consumers.”.

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Globalior

MARCH 28, 2020

Cargo abandonment can happen due to several reasons such as the consignee only finding out that he/she is not able to import the product only after the shipment has landed in the destination port. In other cases, the cargo may be stuck due to an unresolvable compliance issue like a dispute on the HS code to be used for import.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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. In this article, we define five advantages that will transform the future of freight forwarding. It will be efficient.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

This article is from Patrick Byers, DevOps Engineer at Lucas Systems, and looks at fortifying warehouse and distribution centers against cybersecurity attacks. In another case, CMA CGM, one of the global leaders in cargo shipping, ultimately disabled its entire core IT systems in response to a cyberattack.

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Freightera

JUNE 8, 2022

Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips. It’s not easy to move oversized cargo. That’s why, in this article, we want to focus on all three and make sure to give you all of the information you’ll need in order to ship any of them. Oversized Cargo Shipping Tips.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

As globalization continues to increase the amount of freight shipped across international boundaries, so too does it increase the risk of losses through cargo theft. Meanwhile, cargo thefts from trucks continue to rise in number as greater quantities of high-value products are hauled along the world’s highways.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. While cargo theft as a whole has increased 57 percent year-over-year, strategic theft has increased 600 percent from November to March.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Companies involved in international trade are hit hard as they experience decreased orders and reduced cargo volumes, affecting the revenue of shipping lines and container terminals. According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even we have discussed the challenges logistics providers must overcome in recent articles like “ The State of U.S. In this article, we will explain the shipping process, identify the different types of cargo, and show the benefits of ocean freight shipping. Types of Cargo. Rail and Ports.”. Benefits of Ocean Freight.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: The Challenge of Freight Container Utilisation and Why it Matters. 3 Tips for Cargo Theft Prevention. So let us look at some of the right and easy ways. Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging.

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Bulk Connection

JUNE 27, 2019

In this article, we’ll look at ways that dry bulk cargo shippers can do just that. The term represents a sea change in the way that shippers must now view their operations in order to secure capacity from carriers in a strained marketplace.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. Speed and Urgency : Air cargo is used for faster shipping options, and the need for rapid communication and tracking is more critical in this industry. Remember that there was zero airline ebooking at the beginning of 2018.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

In this article, we will address some of the most frequently asked questions about importing goods to the United States. Ocean Freight Forwarding and Services: Ocean freight forwarding involves transporting freight via cargo ships to a predetermined destination. Their expertise allows them to pass on cost savings to customers.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 17, 2020

[og_img] Mezies Aviation and Qatar Airways Cargo have signed a “long term agreement” to provide cargo handling, freight aircraft handling and cargo transportation to and… The post Mezies Aviation and Qatar Airways Cargo strike Heathrow deal appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 22, 2020

[og_img] Virgin Atlantic Cargo has become the first British airline to resume scheduled services to China, operating three flights a week from Heathrow to Shanghai.… … The post Virgin Atlantic resumes cargo services to Shanghai appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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