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How Technology is Changing Ocean Shipping

Now, That's Logistics

When it comes to the exchange of information, it is of course problematic.”. Blame the high volume of required documents—invoices, bills of lading, letters of credit, and inspection certificates, etc.—with Shipping marketplaces can aggregate capacity supply and demand, as well as standardize and disseminate market data,” it says. “As

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

Shipping and Freight Resource

However there are still several incidents of such cargo misdeclaration including hazardous goods which have caused several maritime disasters. As a result, TT Club commissioned Exis Technologies to develop e-learning training courses for the transport industry; CTUpack e-learning ?. www.ttclub.com.

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The importance of cyber security risk management in shipping

Shipping and Freight Resource

TechTarget defines cyber security as “the body of technologies, practices, and processes designed to protect computers, programs, networks and data from damage, attacks or unauthorized access. This of course should be in continuous operation and must be constantly evaluated through effective feedback mechanisms.

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Container Freight Costs and Forecasting: Intrinsically Linked & Frustratingly Challenging

Logistics Bureau

Of course, it’s all very well to focus on increased forecast accuracy, but the opportunities of this approach are finite. That means sharing your volume data with them and avoiding the exploitative practices of phantom bookings and overbooking. Other Steps to Minimise Container Freight Costs. There are a few steps you can take.

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Brexit’s Impact on the Logistics Sector Says C H Robinson Director: “Tighter customs, more administration and additional duties,”:

Logistics Business Magazine

For example, there have been well-documented delays at ports, many as a result of incomplete or incorrect paperwork and entire consignments can be held up if only one item doesn’t have the correct customs forms.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Executive Insights is a series by Shipping and Freight Resource that provides useful insights and thoughtful analysis on what is happening in the maritime, shipping, freight, logistics, supply chain and trade industries. But just data alone is not going to assist. But just data alone is not going to assist. Image : DCSA.

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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

The shipper of these hazardous materials must be aware of all the facts related to their product and must display these facts using documents, labels, etc. The IATA regulations, Dangerous Goods Regulations – DGR, is the trusted source to help you prepare and document dangerous shipments. Follow the dangerous goods regulations.

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