National Cargo Bureau acquires Exis Group
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 4, 2018
Related Articles. IATA: Air cargo growth rebounds in April. National Cargo Bureau acquires Exis Group. Global demand for air freight climbed 4.1
Two Modes, Split Roads
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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E-commerce retailer THG launches air cargo operation
247 Customs Broker
MAY 1, 2020
UK e-commerce retailer The Hut Group (THG) is to launch THG Air with the purchase and operation of two of its own dedicated cargo planes.?? THG –… The post E-commerce retailer THG launches air cargo operation appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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E-commerce retailer THG launches air cargo operation – Logistics Manager Magazine
247 Customs Broker
MAY 1, 2020
UK e-commerce retailer The Hut Group (THG) is to launch THG Air with the purchase and operation of two of its own dedicated cargo planes.?? THG –… The post E-commerce retailer THG launches air cargo operation – Logistics Manager Magazine appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.
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Executive Moves: Dupré Logistics and Marcura Group
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 6, 2018
Related Articles. Expansion of all-cargo services is designed to support pharmaceutical, aerospace and automotive customers. . The Marcura Group has promoted Hans-Christian Mordhorst to group chief operations officer. I Agree. Inchcape will pay $20 million for overbilling Navy.
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IMO – Dangerous Goods
Globalior
MAY 9, 2020
Transportation of dangerous cargo by vessel is internationally regulated under the International Maritime Organization or IMO for short. DG cargo is any form of cargo that can pose a hazard or risk to safety and security. These are classified into 9 groups. Class 9: Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles.
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Siam Pattana Maritime Continues to Build on their Strong Conventional Cargo Business with Thai Flag Vessels
Logistics Manager
OCTOBER 20, 2019
(SPM) , a Thai lineage ocean carrier who are part of the Siam ECL Group Company. SPM and ECL are part of a joint venture between a Thai company and a project cargo expert from Japan , Eastern Car Liner ( ECL). Samnaopoke emphasised their readiness of SPM in their mission of supporting the Thai Government’s cargo projects.
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Identity Theft is On the Rise, and Cargo Theft Might Not Be Far Behind
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 30, 2017
How about truckloads of cargo. Identity theft is on the rise and cargo theft could see a drastic increase as well. How Identity Theft Could Mean Cargo Theft. It seems like a bit of a leap to go from identity theft to cargo theft. And just like that, cargo is picked up and gone for good. Not exactly.
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Chainalytics and Drewry team up to create ocean buying group
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 5, 2018
The launch of the Ocean Buying Group promises to provide an innovative ocean freight procurement solution for shippers with enhanced purchasing power, service monitoring and cost transparency. Article Topics. Ocean Cargo ·. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. All Topics.
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This Week in Logistics News (September 23 – 29)
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Earlier this week, I wrote an article highlighting that cargo theft is on the rise. I’ll be following up with an article dedicated to package theft, or porch piracy. SmartKargo offers air cargo services to provide fast deliveries. Well, UPS is using artificial intelligence to help combat the rise of porch piracy.
Continued vigilance is key to avoiding fires on board ships – TT Club
Shipping and Freight Resource
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
Regulation and improving fire-fighting techniques have proven inadequate to stem the tide of serious incidents costing lives, significant cargo losses, and ship damage – TT Club. Cargo movement involves various stakeholders starting with the sellers who generally engage 3rd party warehouses/packing stations to do their packing for them.
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What Do the New Covid Lockdowns in China Mean for Shipping?
MTS Logistics
APRIL 1, 2022
Fortune.com contributor, Will Daniel, in an article, outlined the likely effects of the new Covid lockdowns with quotes from multiple logistics parties: “Transfers to and from the city’s ports as well as to Pudong International Airport—China’s leading cargo airport—will be ‘nearly impossible’ over the coming days.”
Ryder acquires MXD Group in effort to expand e-commerce growth
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 3, 2018
By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. said today it has acquired all outstanding equity of MXD Group for roughly $120 million. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. Article Topics. April 3, 2018.
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Siam Pattana Maritime Continues to Build on their Strong Conventional Cargo Business with Thai Flag Vessels
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 20, 2019
SPM), a Thai lineage ocean carrier who are part of the Siam ECL Group Company. SPM and ECL are part… The post Siam Pattana Maritime Continues to Build on their Strong Conventional Cargo Business with Thai Flag Vessels appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Siam Pattana Maritime Co.,
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What is Dangerous Goods Declaration and who should submit it.??
Shipping and Freight Resource
AUGUST 26, 2020
Hazardous cargo or Dangerous Goods (DG) refers to. Class 9 – Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles non-classified materials. For the shipping line/carriers, while containerisation brought along ease of handling cargo, it also brought about the headache of not knowing WHAT IS INSIDE THE CONTAINER. Packaging Group.
Siam Pattana Maritime Continues to Build on their Strong Conventional Cargo Business with Thai Flag Vessels – Logistics Manager
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 20, 2019
SPM), a Thai lineage ocean carrier who are part of the Siam ECL Group Company. SPM and ECL are part… The post Siam Pattana Maritime Continues to Build on their Strong Conventional Cargo Business with Thai Flag Vessels – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Siam Pattana Maritime Co.,
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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain
Shipping and Freight Resource
MARCH 10, 2020
In this article I unpack the difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain and how it is all connected, starting with some simple definitions of these terms. Shipping Business = the act of carriage of cargo from point A to point using the ships which falls under the Maritime industry. An estimated 89.5%
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Guidance issued for dangerous goods storage and handling
Logistics Business Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2021
Four industry groups have collaborated to address the issue and produce best practice guidelines in the form of a White Paper and Warehouse Checklist. The tragic incidents in Tianjin and Beirut have marked a decade of increased concern over the safety of dangerous goods stored in ports, terminals and other warehousing facilities.
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The role of ship agents and shipbrokers in a digital shipping environment
Shipping and Freight Resource
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The agent takes instruction from the principals to arrange the berthing, unberthing of the ship and its cargo/husbandry operations. A shipbroker is often an intermediate entity between a ship owner and a cargo owner. The below article by Mikael Lind , Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), Jonathan C.
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Why It’s Vital to Disclose that Your Ground Freight Shipment is Hazmat
Freightera
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In this article, we’ll dive deep into the importance of disclosing hazmat shipments , ensuring both safety and compliance throughout the transportation process. Safety first and always The number one reason to disclose hazmat shipments is safety.
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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues
Logistics Viewpoints
MARCH 24, 2021
Three years ago, my colleague Steve Banker wrote an article about the Amazon supply chain , asking if it was the most innovative in the world. In the article, he wrote about Amazon Relay, the acquisition of Whole Foods, Amazon the carrier, and the expansion of its warehousing capabilities. Amazon Prime Air.
Hire payment in time charters: a condition or not – a legal perspective
Shipping and Freight Resource
APRIL 22, 2021
In this article we are going to look at some particulars of time charters and, in particular, New York Produce Exchange Form 1993 (NYPE 1993) recommended by BIMCO and FONASBA. The core issue of each time charter is payment of hire, time, amounts and manner of which brings various disputes between the parties on a regular basis.
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Advanced Knowledge about Air Freight: All You Have to be Aware of for a Successful Transport
Forto
AUGUST 17, 2021
Within this article, we take a closer look at pricing beyond the standard IATA freight rates and shed some light on the various legal frameworks of this air freight. Once the decision has been made to transport the cargo by air, the next step is to negotiate and sign the appropriate shipping contract. Air Waybill.
Which Incoterm is most friendly to buyers?
Globalior
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Incoterms 2020 are classified into four groups. These rules are grouped based on the fees, risk, responsibility for formalities, and issues concerning import and export. Group c is the main carriage and here, the seller concludes a transport contract with the forwarder and takes the costs. This group has only Incoterms EXW.
Different Freight Types, Different Risks and Rewards
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
In this article, we will break down a major factor that affects transportation costs: the differences between less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) services. It can be thought of like carpooling for cargo; if two people are going the same place, why not double-up and go in one car, splitting the cost savings?
This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 28, 2023
While it was a bit tough to jump right back into the swing of work, I saw an interesting article about workplace conditions when I got back. A steep, across-the-board decline in imported cargo , exports and empty containers during March dropped volumes at several major ports to levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 2, 2020
The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Measuring the Imbalances*. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak. Ocean Freight.
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Let’s Talk Supply Chain! Envase Celebrates Growth, Drayage Impact on Leading Industry Podcast
Envase Technologies
DECEMBER 14, 2022
From there, Allen explained how Envase uses a combination of acquisitions and technology development to assemble a collection of service lines such as Compcare Services, DrayMaster, GTG Technology Group, Infosite, Profit Tools, SecurSpace and Tailwind Transportation Software. Envase Mobile Driver App allows drivers to get more done daily.
The Weekly Freight Report for March 4th, 2021
FLS Transport
MARCH 3, 2021
Traveling… beaches… and dining out with groups of friends. Innovations such as capacity-as-a-service, crowdsourced delivery, trucking platooning, and smart cargo are among a few services that are expected to be readily available within the next decade. Check out the full article and get a glimpse at the future.
Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
The newest addition to the scene, the WSJ’s Daily Logistics Report combs through the business and logistics articles published by the WSJ team, providing a daily email at 6am EST with key information. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Cargo Business News.com. ACWmagazine.
Outside-In: The Future of Supply Chain Planning
Blue Grace Logistics
APRIL 27, 2020
An article published on February 14, 2020, in The Wall Street Journal which quotes Lars Jensen, head of Denmark-based maritime research group Sea-Intelligence, saying: “Substantially less cargo is being moved between China and the rest of the world. The article further states that “Mr.
Control Costs with a Smarter Warehousing Management Systems
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 22, 2018
By Ehrhardt Partner Group ·. Article Topics. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. October 22, 2018. Supply chain operations have never been easy. Managers have always been under pressure to control costs and accurately fill orders. Start your FREE subscription today! Ehrhardt ·.
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UPS announces expansion of LCL ocean service
247 Customs Broker
JUNE 7, 2018
By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor ·. Jeff Berman, Group News Editor. Jeff Berman is Group News Editor for Logistics Management , Modern Materials Handling , and Supply Chain Management Review. Article Topics. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. June 7, 2018. June 7, 2018.
CMA CGM & Freightos Sign Landmark Agreement Advancing Shipping Industry Digitization – Supply Chain 24/7
247 Customs Broker
DECEMBER 5, 2018
The CMA CGM Group , a worldwide leading shipping group, and Freightos, the world’s online freight marketplace, are pleased to announce they have signed an ambitious pilot agreement whereby CMA CGM has become the first ocean carrier listed on Freightos. CMA CGM , headed by Rodolphe Saadé , is a leading worldwide shipping group.
Shippers raise concerns about ‘PierPass 2.0’
247 Customs Broker
MAY 1, 2018
Related Articles. million TEUs, but the association warned a potential tit-for-tat tariff battle with China could significantly slow cargo growth. Industry groups are calling for a Federal Maritime Commission investigation of changes planned by container terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach. .
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Ekol Logistics partners with UBV Group
247 Customs Broker
NOVEMBER 27, 2019
Ekol will retain its presence in Italy with … The post Ekol Logistics partners with UBV Group appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. [og_img] Ekol and UBV have signed a long-term, exclusive cooperation deal and plan to expand across Europe.
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Top Logistics and Transportation Trends That Will Shape 2020 and Beyond
Trans Global Auto Logistics
MARCH 23, 2020
an SJ Consulting Group estimate ?puts In this article, we will look at the top trends that will likely shape the logistics and transportation industry this year and beyond. Roll on Roll off cargo ships ?– Written for tgal.us by guest contributor Jem Breem . In the US alone,? Artificial Intelligence and Big Data.
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Trucking Isn’t Going Away Any Time Soon
Blue Grace Logistics
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Everything from checking the status and upkeep of their vehicle and securing cargo, maintaining logs and invoices, and perhaps most importantly, customer service. that are used for long hauls, using the Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS), last updated in 2002,” says an article from HBR.
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Air Traffic Control Privatization: Will It Solve Anything?
Supply Chain Brain
MARCH 29, 2018
He is president of ATH Group, Inc. , Show notes : An article by Michael Baiada in the Journal of Air Traffic Control: “NAS Congestion: Who’s to Blame?” Opponents call the idea a power grab by airlines, who would be able to discriminate against smaller communities and further disadvantage the beleaguered air traveler.
When it Comes to Ocean Shipping, We Have to See Beyond Today’s Squalls and Plan for the Long Term
Logistics Viewpoints
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
It was recently reported that one of the world’s biggest container logistics companies, Maersk, will only handle cargo from direct shippers, cutting out freight forwarders. Prior to founding FourKites, Matt spent 7 years in the enterprise software space working for market leaders such as Oracle Corp and i2 Technologies/JDA Software Group.
This Week in Logistics News (March 13-17, 2017)
Talking Logistics
MARCH 17, 2017
Robinson , Descartes Systems Group , and Elemica are sponsoring this year’s team and employees to participate in the ride, which will be September 14-16 in Saratoga Springs, NY. In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub.
Damco supply chain business merging with Maersk Line
247 Customs Broker
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Related Articles. Philip Damas, the head of Drewry Supply Chain Advisors , said, “ Most large beneficial cargo owners will welcome a simplification of several affiliated ‘ brands ’ under Maersk ownership. Cargo owners will have more ways to build and grow their business. Targeting the long tail.
How To Guard Against Cargo Theft During The Holidays
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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247 Customs Broker
MAY 22, 2018
Related Articles. Maersk doubling fees for canceled, rolled cargo. Penalties hiked for outbound cargo from China booked on the shipping line’s portal. Customs & Border Patrol is essential to your cargo clearing customs. Ocean carriers exhausting all emissions options.
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