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Risky Strategies Increase the Rate of Container Losses Amid Transit

ShipLilly

One of the effects of this situation is that cargo ships are losing an increasing number of containers overboard. To meet the demand, shipping companies are stacking large quantities of cargo on increasingly narrow equipment. This can be seen when the ships start to sway or even topple as they are piled high with cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 27 – February 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

UPS is seeking alternative strategies for its truck brokerage business, which has seen sales plummet amid a freight recession marked by declining rates and over capacity. cities over the course of the year, bringing the total number to 110. United Airlines – the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes – registered a 31.1

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Developing an LTL and E-Commerce Focused Shipping Strategy

GlobalTranz

This will require an LTL and e-commerce focused shipping strategy. Shippers need to know the benefits of combined strategy and a few best practices to develop a winning LTL and e-commerce plan. Of course, shippers must also work to build positive experiences for customers up to delivery, installation and customer service, if necessary.

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Flexibility in the Face of Uncertainty

Freightos

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. However, interestingly enough, in today’s global freight environment, shipping from China to Los Angeles by ocean freight and following that up with air cargo shipments to Europe may actually be a more viable route. kilogram to Europe.

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Revenues Down at IAG Cargo as Sector Feels Chill

Logistics Business Magazine

IAG Cargo has today announced its 2019 full year results, reporting commercial revenues of €1,117m over the period from January 1 to December 31, 2019, a decrease of 7.2 Lynne Embleton, CEO at IAG Cargo, commented: “As IATA has noted, it has been a tough year for the air cargo industry. per cent on 2018 at constant currency.

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How to Deal with Damaged Freight: Freight Damage Types

GoShip Blog

In this guide, we will give you the tools you need to better your shipping strategy. The course of action you need to take will ultimately depend on the type of damage that affects your freight shipments. The course of action you need to take will ultimately depend on the type of damage that affects your freight shipments.

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The Effects of Global Warming on Ocean Shipping

MTS Logistics

Severe weather conditions require flexibility and preparedness, prompting ships to change course or delay voyages to escape the force of nature. Increased risks from events linked to global warming could result in higher premiums for ships and cargo. During these challenges, the ocean shipping sector stands at a crucial crossroads.