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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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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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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo. Dead-Heading: Operating a truck without cargo. Dunnage: Filler material placed in empty spaces to keep cargo from moving or falling. Department of Energy publishes a U.S.

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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. It will be efficient.

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High-Roof Cargo Van Turned Mobile Spray Tan Studio Fuels Entrepreneurial Dreams

Penske Move Ahead

The repurposed high-roof cargo van, purchased from Penske Used Trucks in 2021, fulfilled the entrepreneurial dreams of Amber Steele, the van’s new owner, who was motivated in part by the pandemic. She searched the inventory and found the perfect vehicle for the studio: a high-roof cargo van.

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It Takes Two: Shipping Two Private Jets Overseas in Record Time

Now, That's Logistics

It’s not often that you see two complete airplanes being loaded onto a single cargo aircraft and sent off on an overseas flight, but that’s exactly what happened when DB Schenker Americas recently shipped two complete private jets to Miami in record time. We also secured the special forklift and crane that could support this type of shipment.”

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Cargo Insurance: What is it and why do I need it?

ShipLilly

Shipping and cargo help as a group of container freight shaped as a human head that is drowning in the ocean with a life saver coming to the rescue as an export and import logistic management symbol with 3D illustration elements. The shipping industry needs to consider the management of cargo insurance costs. Click here for more info.

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