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5 Things to Consider When Choosing a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Freight forwarders are a dime a dozen. But, there’s a vast difference between any freight forwarder and a good freight forwarder. If your business is new to international shipping, you may not understand the importance of freight forwarding. Experience. Port shutdowns. Cargo reroutes.

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Gain The Benefits of Logistics Automation in 5 Steps

RPA Labs

Robotic process automation in logistics uses these resources to enable freight forwarders to face the top challenges of their industry. This article will provide five steps to gaining the benefits of logistics automation. ?1. This includes any robotics process automation (RPA) freight forwarders use to quote, book, and repeat.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

For example, if your company chooses to book its containerised-freight shipments with a freight forwarder (which often makes a lot of sense), your quote might include the fees for: Domestic transportation in the country of export. To Hire or to Train, That is the Question.

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Challenges in Deploying Customer Experience Automation

RPA Labs

With this evolving customer experience in logistics , more freight forwarders are incorporating automated customer engagement into their business strategies. Upgrading to a tech stack that is API compatible equps freight forwarders to combat this obstacle and lets RPA do the virtual heavy lifting. . billion tons.”

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Senate positive train control hearing Wednesday | Full Stories – Caption as the Content | Full

247 Customs Broker

Related Articles. Hearing on positive train control progress Thursday. Union Pacific train control on track. Senate positive train control hearing Wednesday. Thursday, September 27, 2018.

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Detection Dogs have Nose for Prohibited Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell and include Spaniels, Labradors, German Shepherd or Golden Retrievers. A new cohort is currently also in training to be able to sniff out lithium batteries.

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What is a Customs broker?

Globalior

In many cases, freight forwarders will also act as Customs brokers. However, freight forwarders may also choose to outsource declaration work to third parties. If you ship using non express routes, you need to ensure that the freight forwarder you engage to carry your cargo will also provide Customs brokerage services.