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Port of Seattle Introduces Employee Training to Combat Human Trafficking

Logistics Manager

The Port of Seattle recently announced the implementation of a new human trafficking awareness training for their employees, which developed in partnership with Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST). During January 2020 National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Port employees participated in one of three in-person trainings.

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Maritime braces for the next cyber breach

247 Customs Broker

A hacker could cause a grounding, sinking or collision resulting in loss of life, says Max Bobys, vice president of US maritime cyber security firm HudsonCyber. “Cyber-attacks against the maritime sector occur every day,” he adds. “You learn how to address it the best way and then you set laws.”

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

Our aim here, if you’re new to the world of commercial importing and exporting , is to help you know what to look out for and where/how to concentrate resources to gain traction against larger competitors in what is becoming an ever-more-competitive arena. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import.

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IMO 2020 is coming: Why and How to Reduce CO2 Emissions in the Logistics Sector

Forto

MARPOL, an organization adopted by the International Maritime Organization of the United Nations (IMO) in 1973, has laid the foundations for regulations on sulfur and particulate emissions from shipping. Over the past decades, maritime transport has grown steadily worldwide. IMO stays the course. as of 1.1.2012 . as of 1.1.2020.

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Guide to Reducing Carbon Footprint in Logistics

Trinity Logistics

That does not mean one should not continue to improve logistics , but only that one should entertain greener ideas on how to do so. . Global regulations, such as those issued by the International Maritime Association (IMO), aim to do so. Many companies report savings after adopting greener courses of action.

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Veterans in Trucking: Career Guide for Finding Success After Service

WorkWave

While there isn’t an exact answer, some may say it’s because veterans aren’t fully aware of how to use the numerous skillsets they’ve learned while in active duty. The New York Times published an article acknowledging that “veterans are working, but not in jobs that match their advanced training.” . Choosing a Truck Driving School.

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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

Before we go into details on how to ship hazardous materials, one needs to understand that different types of cargo require different measures for transportation. Train your people. The IMDG Code is intended to protect the ship’s crew, prevent marine pollution by hazardous materials and ensure safe transportation.

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