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Combating Illicit Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

The global maritime and transportation industries have long played a vital role in facilitating the movement of goods and people across borders, writes Captain Steve Bomgardner, VP Commercial Markets, Pole Star Global. Another common method involves counterfeiting cargo and vessel documents to disguise the true nature of shipments.

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The Global Trade Compliance Market is Crazy!

Logistics Viewpoints

This action was brought by the Office of Foreign Assets Control which is an enforcement agency of the U.S. First, even if fines are not applied, goods moving across borders with incorrect documentation can be held up at the border. Secondly, one core supply chain application is a transportation management system.

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The Digital Supply Chain Needs to Include Trade Compliance Systems!

Logistics Viewpoints

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. In short, customs compliance must become proactive and strategic rather than just focused on having the proper documentation and accurately paying duties.

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Fleet Route Optimisation in the Past, Present, and Future

Logistics Bureau

Over a relatively short period, a transport or fleet manager’s ability to support an efficient distribution network through route and delivery optimisation has shifted from almost nil to almost limitless. Simon’s employer was a supplier of beer, wines, spirits, and soft drinks to retail outlets in the United Kingdom.