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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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Combating Illicit Cargo

Logistics Business Magazine

Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) highlighted the growing threat posed by illicit cargo shipments and called for heightened vigilance from all stakeholders in the maritime and transportation sectors. The post Combating Illicit Cargo appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

But, keep in mind it is documented that most of our infrastructure was built using the temperature records from the mid-20th century. If temperatures exceed this engineered range, pavements can start to soften, rail lines can kink, and steel can expand which can lead logistics complications which can cause delays in cargo being transported.

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Documents for Freight Shipping: A Definitive Guide

Freightera

Shipping documents can make an existentialist out of anyone pretty quickly, which is why we’ve compiled a list of documents that you might need, depending on your mode of shipping (air, ocean, or road). Common shipping documents: Bill of Lading. Shipping labels are not a standalone document, but an addition to the BOL.

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Software to Support Distribution of Covid Vaccines

Logistics Business Magazine

Huge logistical efforts are needed to for the distribution Covid vaccines worldwide. At Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Fraport has increased the number of its cold storage dollies for transporting temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical cargo. ” The software changes now make it possible to document quality assurance even better.

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Freight Forwarding: Breaking Down The Process

Dedola Global Logistics

Freight forwarders are specialists in this domain, helping companies optimize distribution operations through air, ocean, road, and railway freight. They provide the necessary space, assist with documentation and insurance, and facilitate customs clearance. Freight Forwarding in the United States In the U.S.,

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Common Questions for Importing to the US

Dedola Global Logistics

Ocean Freight Forwarding and Services: Ocean freight forwarding involves transporting freight via cargo ships to a predetermined destination. Ocean forwarders specialize in handling shipments and work closely with international professionals to secure the best ocean cargo transport rates. Customs and Border Protection.