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Trade Fairs at US Hub Miami on Course, Says Organiser

Logistics Business Magazine

Preparations for air cargo forum Miami & transport logistic Americas are proceeding according to schedule, say organisers Messe Munchen. It will take place alongside of the established Air Cargo Forum of TIACA for the first time. “The conference program is being prepared and exhibitors are registering,” it said.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (April 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Anti-narcotics investigators have uncovered substantial amounts of the disguised drugs in the past two years as smugglers go to ever-more elaborate lengths to get illicit cargoes on board ships. It will be interesting to see how these smugglers will change course when fossil fuels are completely replaced by renewables.

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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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This Week in Logistics News (August 26 – September 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

The number of package flights operated by FedEx Express and UPS significantly declined month over month in July, underscoring how far the overall air cargo market has sunk since the spring of 2022 and the effect of efficiency initiatives the companies have undertaken in response to lower express volumes. Downing St.

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Cargo Crimes in EMEA cause Losses Exceeding €137 Million

Airfreight Logistics

Cargo thefts from supply chains in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) more than doubled to 8,548 incidents in 2019 and involved losses of product worth well over €137 million, according to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA). In 2019, the number of incidents rose 114.7% to 8,548 versus 3,981 in 2018.

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