Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 28, 2021

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo theft is on the rise, and the thieves aren’t just interested in high-value goods anymore. According to USA Today , cargo thefts of paper goods, personal protective equipment (PPE), and food increased last year as the black market for such items flourished during COVID-19. Are You in Control of Your Freight’s Destiny?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. A driving factor is the lack of air cargo visibility. Airports, carriers, ground handlers, and logistics companies all have varying degrees of air cargo technology infrastructure.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 18, 2023

What is Multimodal Transport? Multimodal transport, also known as combined transport, is a transport system that involves the movement of goods using multiple modes of transport such as trucks, rail, air and ships. Multimodal transport supports various transport systems. Truck-Railroad. Truck-Ship.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 31, 2021

Cargo that must be loaded, maintained and or carried at a particular temperature for it to arrive its destination without deterioration is classified under refrigerated cargoes. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Air cooled condition example Fruits and vegetables. Marine Cargo Survey Practices.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2020

Today, water transport of cargoes is considered to be the cheapest and cleanest transportation method. The Erie Canal project is a great example in this regard that made New York the Empire State by reaching Midwest’s Belt regions. The Danube River has also been used for cargo transport for years.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 27, 2020

Hence, a decision was made to convert the ocean steamer into a passenger-cargo liner. In any event, the Vaderland never carried any oil cargo; contrary to the original purpose for which it was designed and constructed. The practice until the recent time was to fit the vast majority of tankers with a dry cargo hold.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Plenty of examples of warehousing. Lower transportation costs and faster order fulfillment with the ability to choose warehouses by their closeness to customer bases. Perhaps the most prominent fulfillment center example is Amazon’s fulfillment centers. For example, take Co-op Partners Warehouse in St. Let's dive in!

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Now, That's Logistics

JUNE 21, 2022

By protecting shippers from financial loss due to lost or damaged cargo, cargo insurance has always been an important consideration for companies managing both international and domestic shipments. For shippers that didn’t have cargo insurance, the bill was likely a hefty one. Disruption is Everywhere.

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Cargo Insurance In case a consignment is either lost or damaged, cargo insurance helps reimburse the concerned vendor or the customer. When is cargo insurance necessary? Moving cargo is risky. What kind of risks does cargo insurance eliminate? What isn’t covered by the cargo insurer?

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Updated: 12/03/2023 Logistics and the transportation of goods are very diverse and complex industries. Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. Therefore, it involves many shipping modes or different modes of transportation and ways of shipping goods.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Advanced tracking systems, predictive analytics, and blockchain solutions are revolutionizing the way we perceive project cargo. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

International transport and logistics company cargo-partner has been pursuing a comprehensive sustainability strategy and championing environment-friendly transport technologies for many years. For example, bio kerosene can be produced from residual and waste materials such as household waste, used oils or fats.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For example, PlusDrive is one of several commercially-available autonomous trucking solutions already in use. Having a crystal ball is most important now because how cargo demand holds up over the next couple of months will determine the leverage shippers will have to push for lower rates as they negotiate freight contracts for 2023.”.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

becomes a more cost-effective solution, companies will continue to import cargo from various places worldwide. This statement holds true for large project cargo. A prime example is that cargo ships have drastically increased in size over the last 50 years to handle the growing need for consumer goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Stansted Airport in Essex is FedEx’s biggest cargo hub in Britain. A manifest is provided to HMRC as each cargo plane lands. For example, a flight from Paris CDG arriving at 04.00 For urban, last mile delivery in the UK the company is now using some British-made third generation e-cargo bikes to reduce emissions.

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Airfreight Logistics

JULY 15, 2020

DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair ( AFKLMP ) Cargo are improving transparency in the pharmaceutical logistics chain with the creation of a direct host-to-host connection to enhance the data reliability and availability for their customers. Information about deliveries can be accessed and monitored via DHL’s LifeTrack Portal.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Different types of sea transport are best-suited for specific kinds of cargo. Your choice ultimately depends on the items that you need to transport. They range from general cargo ships to large vessels that are capable of carrying vehicles, heavy equipment, and numerous types of boats. Cargo Ships. RoRo Ships.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 31, 2020

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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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 5, 2020

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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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That’s a real challenge in an industry in which the use of transport and machinery to help prepare goods and get them from one destination to another, which could be a large distance, is so heavy. Depending on where you live, transport contributes between 12 and 70% of urban air pollution.

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ShipLilly

MAY 5, 2021

The rough and often unpredictable conditions of the sea mean that cargo insurance is critical in the shipping industry. Most freight forwarders will use this service and may require it as a precondition when packing and securing cargo. The proper packing of your cargo is one aspect of shipping that you can control.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Swiss InterRail Group successfully carried out its first reefer container transports between Asia and Europe last year. This year, the transport company has added temperature-controlled rail transport to its regular range of services. Successful deployment In late summer last year, InterRail transported 13.5

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Airfreight Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

They will from now on transport medical goods to meet the growing demand for airfreight during the coronavirus crisis. Within 36 hours, the Airbus A330-300 aircraft were modified for cargo transport. The prerequisite for such a conversion from a passenger to a cargo aircraft is comprehensive technical documentation.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The dogs trained to screen cargo are from a variety of breeds and chosen specifically for their sense of smell and include Spaniels, Labradors, German Shepherd or Golden Retrievers. They are looking for prohibited items, for example, a part of an explosive device.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industries, including passenger air travel, that have leveraged digitization to reach this goal. Passenger air travel is another good example. . Air cargo is a different story.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 28, 2021

In today’s global economy, the goods we use or need are transported both domestically and internationally. Here is an overview of the types of cargo that can be handled in marine ports. Automotive/Roro Cargo. This type of cargo could be cars, buses, trucks, agricultural vehicles and cranes. Bulk Cargo.

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ShipLilly

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Businesses must consider whether the benefits of using a freight forwarder outweigh those that are associated with using a transportation carrier. Transportation today is a challenging task regardless of the modality that is used. Using a freight forwarder vs. a transportation carrier has advantages and disadvantages.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport. The post Decarbonise UK Freight Transport Sector appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

From 22 to 25 March 2022, the global air cargo and logistics industry will meet at the 2+2 event in San Francisco. The air cargo sector proved to be a safeguard for global supply chains during the pandemic and secured the supply of important medical and industrial goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Part of the national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo has been chosen as the best cargo brand in Europe and received ‘Best Cargo Airline – Europe’ award during the Air Cargo News Awards 2020. I congratulate our flag carrier air cargo brand and all of our employees that contributed to its success.”.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

The future of transportation holds many exciting promises. Transportation has transformed our society and opened the doors to many possibilities. Moving products across the globe in a matter of days once seemed unfathomable but has become possible through innovation and transportation. Electric Cargo Ship Vessels.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2020

But unlike an Amazon Prime find, they’re hardly tossed into a cargo net with someone else’s candle holders and a halfhearted layer of bubble wrap. Most Thoroughbreds are accustomed to this type of transport. As in a horse trailer, equine athletes may be blindfolded to ease their transition into the cargo hold.

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 9, 2020

As the rapid spread of the coronavirus has far-reaching implications for the global economy, the transport of goods must be ensured. As such, Frankfurt Airport is continuing to provide its cargo infrastructure in full, as a way of preserving key supply chains, with empty passenger aircraft increasingly being used for this purpose.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Project logistics require careful planning and coordination, from cargo handling and transportation to regulatory compliance. Break bulk cargo Break bulk cargo often includes oversized or oddly-shaped items that need tailored solutions for transportation and handling.

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Airfreight Logistics

APRIL 27, 2018

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo in partnership with the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) have recently completed the safe transportation of over 100 Houbara Bustards ending with the birds being released into their natural surroundings. The IFHC is one of the world’s leading conservation programs. The Houbara Bird.

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