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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

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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Continuing Education For Licensed Customs Brokers

MTS Logistics

As a Licensed Customs Broker, our role is protecting revenue and facilitating the movement of compliant cargo. CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. MTS Logistics is proud to be a Licensed Customs Broker. In June 2023, U.S. trade laws.

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Freight Carriers Ramping Up Capacity to Meet With Post-Pandemic Import Surge

ShipLilly

According to information obtained from at least three executives from some of the largest container lines, there is a concerted effort to meet the surprisingly high demand from US shippers. There is also an expectation of tight chassis supply combined with high cargo rolls. Most ships are actually on the water at the moment.

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The End of the E-Commerce Hype Is Bad News for Planes

ShipLilly

Of course, that expectation could only hold if the upward trend in e-Commerce continued. For example, the online penetration of online footwear and apparel is expected to be 22%. Then some investors poured millions into purchasing, upgrading, and redirecting cargo planes to take advantage of the expected rise in demand.

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Global Logistics Market Analysis: 2022 Summer Edition

MTS Logistics

Carriers report strong demand on transpacific trade as some lines now restrict contracted businesses they once committed to, in order to accommodate current spot cargo. For example, recently Target was forced to write down the value of excess inventory that’s stuck in warehouses. Furthermore, T.J. Let’s not forget U.S.

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What’s going on with global supply chains: A primer for the casual consumer

Freightos

A third of all cargo is carried in passenger planes. So to meet capacity, airlines started to convert passenger planes into cargo planes at scale. In the last quarter of 2020, it became clear cargo rates weren’t coming down anytime soon. And, of course, when anyone buys goods in a store, part of that cost is freight.

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Crisis-proof, customer-centric logistics in times of global pandemic

Forto

How do we at FreightHub meet this Corona challenge and what measures have we taken to support our customers? Thanks to meeting apps like Zoom, we can hold our regular meetings via video chat and exchange information as usual. What communication strategy should logistics companies rely on in times of crisis?