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13 Warehouse Types: Definitions, Functions & Examples

Conger

Plenty of examples of warehousing. No need to hire, train, and manage staff as the warehouse owner is responsible for these. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. No need to train employees on equipment or software since the warehouse provides management services.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

Incorrect cargo details and/or misdeclaration of cargo and its details has been the bane of many shipping lines over the years. The consequences of cargo and weight misdeclaration were so severe that the IMO had to implement SOLAS VGM regulations. For over two years now TT Club has been promoting its Cargo Integrity campaign.

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Continuing Education For Licensed Customs Brokers

MTS Logistics

As a Licensed Customs Broker, our role is protecting revenue and facilitating the movement of compliant cargo. CBP will allow customs brokers to complete fewer than 36 hours to meet the requirement for the initial 2024-2027 triennial status period. MTS Logistics is proud to be a Licensed Customs Broker. In June 2023, U.S. trade laws.

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What is Multimodal Transport?

MTS Logistics

For example, after a cargo shipment starts by road, it can continue by sea or air. This situation includes different variations or situations depending on the location of the cargo. Goods are loaded on a truck at the point-of-origin and transported to a terminal such as a train yard or port. Truck-Railroad. Truck-Ship.

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How ISO 9001 Supports Logistics Sustainability Practices

Kanban Logistics

Third-party logistics (3PL) providers like Kanban Logistics that are ISO 9001 certified for quality management excellence may also be uniquely qualified to help you meet your sustainability initiatives. The standard ensures that organizations consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements, leading to fewer mistakes and rework.

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Transloading Vs. Intermodal in Logistics & Supply Chains

CLX Logistics

Logistics processes frequently call for transloading cargo as trucking is typically the only way to deliver goods to their final destination. When considering different strategies, shippers want to balance cost and service, and intermodal is often an effective solution to meeting those goals.

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How to Prepare for Global Logistics in 2022

CH Robinson Logistics

At year-end, we typically see a jump in demand as shippers meet quarter-end quotas and prepare for the upcoming Lunar New Year, during which many factories in China shut down. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port. In fact, C.H.