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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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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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The Changing of Cargo Theft and Fraud in a Digital Age

Trinity Logistics

Cargo theft and fraud is a common topic in many circles these days. In fact, CargoNet recently shared data showcasing that cargo theft has reached a 10-year high, increasing 59 percent year-over-year (YoY) in the U.S. Unfortunately, the definition of “secured lot” is wide-ranging and debatable.

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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. About Jeff Tucker. About Breakbulk Americas.

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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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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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2023 Expectations for Ocean Shipping and the Broader Shipping Industry

MTS Logistics

The definition of normalization is difficult to come by. A lot can happen throughout the year, but I have listed our biggest predictions for ocean shipping and the broader shipping industry in 2023 below. Lower freight rates. For ocean freight rates, it is just the perfect storm to have downward pressure.