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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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Advance Container Shipping Digitalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

DCSA standards aim to address needs such as paperless trade, cargo visibility, port call optimisation and equipment management. An eBL makes document creation, approval, distribution and tracking easier, while reducing potential fraud and eliminating the risk of paper documents being lost in transit.

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CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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The Freight Forwarding Process From Start to Finish

ShipLilly

By using a variety of high-quality freight forwarders, you will reduce delays at customs offices and your inland transportation network will benefit from a smoother transition of cargo from the port onto land services. When they provide a quotation, study it carefully and do not be afraid to ask difficult questions.

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Shipping your first container.?? Here are some tips to help you

Shipping and Freight Resource

Route to market means identifying what is the best means to get your cargo to a specific market and what is most beneficial for your product. Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage.

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Supply chain technologies highlight findings from 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study – Canadian Shipper

247 Customs Broker

Nashville, TN — In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at www.3PLStudy.com

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5 Reasons Why Carriers Are Customer-Obsessed

Freightos

In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We Today’s air cargo customers want a quick and fully-digitized sales experience with extensive, agile self-service options”, United Cargo ’s President upon signing up with WebCargo. Here’s what drove this change.