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The True Definition of Cargo Logistics

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Understanding Cargo & Logistics Management. Cargo logistics apply to the process of handling your cargo, inspecting it, and following it along on its journey from point A to its final destination. Using organized cargo and logistics protocols allow your carrier to ensure safe transportation for your shipment.

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How Cargo Theft Stole Christmas

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo theft continues to be a problem, especially around the holidays. And I don’t just mean the winter holidays; cargo theft typically spikes during any holiday season where businesses may be closed for an extra day or two. But what exactly is cargo theft? Cargo theft comes in many shapes and sizes.

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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

Blue Grace Logistics

” Air Cargo Next recently chatted with two executives from Tampa, Fla. . ” Air Cargo Next recently chatted with two executives from Tampa, Fla.-based Air Cargo Next: Why are we seeing this current increase in nearshoring? Jose Fernandez: It’s definitely the pandemic. trillion economy. JF: The No.

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Breakbulk Americas with Jeff Tucker

The Logistics of Logistics

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. About Jeff Tucker.

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Future Freight Rates Development

Logistics Business Magazine

European road and parcel freight rates will increase with 8% in the next six months; Global ocean freight rates are stable at a low level, but air freight rates will further decrease by another 5%. The BCI panel expects that the road freight rates will increase with 8% in the next six months.

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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

Freightera

A Bill of Lading (BOL) is a document that contains all of the basic information about your shipment, such as the shipper’s and consignee’s addresses and contact information, the cargo information, as well as the carrier’s information. Freight Invoice. Your shipping fees are listed and broken down in your freight invoice.

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Misconceived Ideas of Project Freight

MTS Logistics

Many of those employed in logistics understand that the industry has a certain level of complexity with day to day movement of freight. With the current supply chain struggles, day-to-day cargo has increased in complexity more than average. When dealing with project freight, it can be very tricky at times.

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