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

MTS Logistics

In 2022, the Washington Post made a statement that buckled roads, warped train tracks, and expanded bridges were a stark reminder of the growing need to adapt quickly to a warming planet. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Right now, the going trend in the U.S.

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Cargo Chat: BlueGrace Execs Talk Nearshoring

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” 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? ” Air Cargo Next: What other benefits does nearshoring bring? trillion economy.

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Thought Leadership Updates with John McDonald

Now, That's Logistics

When it comes to your airfreight, I know one thing for sure – your cargo has special importance and is of a time-sensitive nature. Our massive airfreight and passenger aviation network connects us to the world, and these dogs are on a mission to ensure that everyone’s cargo is free from potential threats. managed 12.2%

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Nippon Express Complete Successful Block Train Trial to Germany

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The Japanese global logistics services company, Nippon Express , recently conducted a trial transport run from Xian, China to Duisberg in Germany using an exclusive cargo block train. The train left Xian Station for Duisberg Station in Germany on Thursday, December 20, 2018, and carried 41 containers in just 17 days to Germany.

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Freight Claims 101

Blue Grace Logistics

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. Submitting a freight claim for damaged cargo requires proper documentation of essential shipment details.

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Exoskeletons Used by Port Employees

Logistics Business Magazine

Logistics and cargo handling activities carried out in the port environment are largely managed manually by workers in order to ensure the required operational standards.

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4 Main Types of Transportation in Logistics

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You will be able to plan long, medium, or short distance routes and the preparation of delivery routes by choosing the best possible combination of means of transport after studying the Transport and Logistics Training Cycle. However, compared to cheaper train transportation, this option may be more expensive.