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Two Modes, Split Roads

Freightos

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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What is Liner Shipping and what is its role in container shipping.??

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There are more than 55,000 merchant ships plying global trade around the world and these ships include General Cargo, Bulk and Break Bulk ships, Container ships, Chemical, Oil and LNG Tankers, Passenger, and various other types of ships. In this article, we look at a liner service as it applies to container shipping. Conference Line.

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What is a Bill of Lading and what is its purpose?

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These contain information regarding the shipment such as quantity, destination and type of cargo. A negotiable bill of lading allows anyone who produces the document to take title to the cargo. The carrier has an obligation to deliver the cargo to that named consignee. A non-negotiable B/L cannot confer title.

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Rising COVID Infections Threaten to Further Strain the Supply Chain

MTS Logistics

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTD) said this regarding freight pricing: “Cargo volumes and demand for maritime transport services are usually the first to be hit by political, environmental and economic turmoil. Paying premiums for time-sensitive cargo as demand is not slowing down anytime soon.

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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?

Freightos

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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What Is The Difference Between A Liner and Tramp Service?

20Cube Logistics

In this article let’s understand both these terms and their differences. These liner ships not only carry shipment through containers, but provide other services also from RORO services, bulk cargo service to break bulk service. Conference service. Trampers are also used to carry bulk cargo, apart from usual cargoes.

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Shipping Industry News

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In 2020, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported that worldwide maritime trade was expected to drop by over 4 percent due to the pandemic. Increased efficiency in computerized systems for navigation, engine control, crew management, and cargo gradually reduces the demand for on-site, in-person crews.