GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Now, scale that up to the world of freight shipping, where a small data slip can mean big money lost. In the freight shipping industry, the accuracy of freight data is more than just a detail. Every day, countless shipments crisscross the nation, each with its data points: weight, dimensions, type, and destination.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2023

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. “The introduction of ICS2 in air cargo is a milestone. Conversions can occur between July 1 and Oct. Otherwise, the goods will not be loaded.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stansted Airport in Essex is FedEx’s biggest cargo hub in Britain. A manifest is provided to HMRC as each cargo plane lands. It is equipped with technology from Sick that captures data points via barcode scanning, providing instant updates to the FedEx operations team and the customer receiving the goods.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Advanced tracking systems, predictive analytics, and blockchain solutions are revolutionizing the way we perceive project cargo. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction.

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Freightos

MAY 1, 2024

More Resources Home May 1, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. In air cargo, Freightos Air Index China to N.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industries, including passenger air travel, that have leveraged digitization to reach this goal. Passenger air travel is another good example. . Air cargo is a different story.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JUNE 29, 2020

But if you can reduce cargo and shipping damage , you can cut shipping costs. Everything from the packaging materials you use within boxes to the boxes themselves, pallets, wrap, and containers should be chosen based on the level of protection your cargo needs. Start with shock testing to gather data about your normal shipping routes.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 15, 2022

However, the main question for the shipping industry has always been locating less-challenging places to ship cargo from. The first solution was to re-route some of the cargo to Seattle and Oakland, which port authorities were confident that they could take the load off and regulate the cargo flow.

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Airfreight Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2020

Global air cargo volumes continued to show a ‘gradual but consistent’ month-on-month recovery in July, increasing by 8% over June, according to the latest air cargo market analysis by CLIVE Data Services. versus June 2020 but was still 8% higher year-on-year. Beneath this Global average are, however, regional differences.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 25, 2021

While the World Shipping Council estimates that the Suez Canal handles an estimated 10-12% of world trade, it handles a much higher percentage of Europe’s ocean containerized cargo from Asia than it does for the US. Data provided to American Shipper on Wednesday by project44 listed 36 vessels affected by the canal blockage.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting this growing sector due to the large amounts of data stored in these systems and their potential value. This dependence on technology also makes the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks, which can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive data, and cause financial losses.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Project logistics require careful planning and coordination, from cargo handling and transportation to regulatory compliance. Break bulk cargo Break bulk cargo often includes oversized or oddly-shaped items that need tailored solutions for transportation and handling.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 15, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair ( AFKLMP ) Cargo are improving transparency in the pharmaceutical logistics chain with the creation of a direct host-to-host connection to enhance the data reliability and availability for their customers. It is the next stage in the digitization of our industry.”

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 9, 2020

Air freight experts at Tim Consult have launched the special Market Intelligence Initiative ‘MII Pharma Air Cargo’, aimed at providing pharmaceutical industry specialists with a trusty guide through the labyrinthine world of temperature-controlled global air freight markets. So the data is fully grounded in the business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2024

Moreover, investing in robust freeze protection strategies not only safeguards your cargo from temperature fluctuations but also enhances customer satisfaction by ensuring the timely and intact delivery of their goods. This data can make the critical difference in successfully rerouting a truck to ensure on-time delivery.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

More Resources Home November 7, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices increased 21% to $5.72/kg

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

That is a huge success story for the air cargo industry and as promised it has brought significant efficiencies. For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Emergency vehicles, for example, would be exempt, and the California Highway Patrol could authorize the system’s disabling in certain other cases. The device prevents vehicles from surpassing a certain speed, by harnessing GPS and on-board camera data to determine limits on a specific roadway.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

The port handles about 11 million tons of cargo per year, including automobiles, containers, coal, and farm products. For example, a robust supply chain may have backup power generators, firewalls, security systems, and emergency plans to prevent or mitigate the effects of disruptions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2022

The devices will improve visibility by transmitting data on a real-time basis from each container. Tracking devices from Nexxiot and ORBCOMM are being installed that will provide location data based on GPS, measure temperature, and monitor any sudden shocks to the container. It has so many data points.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 23, 2022

There are a variety of external data streams that also play a role in providing better visibility and improved ETAs. Companies are partnering with data aggregators to get a better idea of when shipments will arrive. However, the nuances and granularity of the data will vary depending on the mode. Real-Time Visibility Data.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

New Georgia Ports Authority data shows that the port handled 1,184,387 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs) in the first quarter of 2023. When we compare Georgia Ports Authority data to other busy container ports in the U.S., When we compare Georgia Ports Authority data to other busy container ports in the U.S.,

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 19, 2018

Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is improving their trust and transparency throughout supply chain pertaining to flower shipment data being linked with Air Waybill numbers at the point of origin. This is just one part of their Smart Cargo Mainport Program (SCMP).

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CH Robinson Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2021

However, with this year’s volatility, I was also given a front-row seat to a new level of hyper collaboration – including individuals going out of their way to help each other, more strategy sessions between shippers and forwarders, and continually leaning into historical data and current market insights to find smarter solutions.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The program, discussed in-depth here, mandated that any late, early or improperly packaged shipment would incur a charge of 3 percent of the value of the cargo for the supplier to pay. Employees that are not motivated to keep operations running quickly and smoothly can be the make-or-break for getting your cargo to retailers’ shelves on time.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Descartes Systems Group has announced that Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has further automated air shipment cargo processes using Descartes’ next generation Internet of Things (IoT) Bluetooth® Low Energy solution, integrated with Jettainer’s unit load device (ULD) management services.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 26, 2023

With this, BlueBox Systems enables companies to quickly and easily access high-quality air freight data, resulting in streamlined operations. For example, carriers gain access to real-time shipment data to optimize routes and allocate resources efficiently.

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 17, 2020

The International Air Cargo Association ( TIACA ) has raised its concern on the air-cargo sector in Africa which has experienced a significant drop in capacity to Europe by 70% compared to 2019 according to CLIVE Data Services. The post TIACA Urges Action for Air Cargo in Africa appeared first on Airfreight Logistics.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 19, 2019

The Air Cargo Carrier division of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Atlantic Cargo , was recently awarded their first-ever Cargo iQ certification from Cargo iQ , an IATA interest group with the mission of creating and implementing quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry.

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CH Robinson Logistics

AUGUST 17, 2021

Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Lower levels of passenger air travel over the past year have created congestion at air cargo terminals worldwide.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Airfreight Logistics

MARCH 16, 2018

Dubai based Emirates SkyCargo was recently awarded Cargo iQ Certification. The award was presented at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Emirates SkyCargo was audited on behalf of Cargo iQ by the external audit company SGS.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. The 2010 Eyjafjallajökull volcano eruptions in Iceland, for example, caused enormous disruption to air shipments across Western Europe. The planners could choose to switch cargo from a slow-moving ship to air, for example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Robots load and unload cargo In Japan, the average annual working hours for a heavy truck driver were 2,568, which is 444 hours longer than the national average for all jobs – labour ministry data from 2022 reveal. Placing cargo in and out of trucks and warehouses is one of the most time- consuming tasks of truck drivers.

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