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The Future of Document Management for Shipping and Logistics Is Happening Now

MTS Logistics

While the volume of information accumulates rapidly, shipping and logistics businesses across the world should manage data like Wall Street giants Exxon, IBM, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. These systems have increased efficiencies, enable faster communications and provide vital data to make better business decisions.

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Mexican regs create new requirements for importers and exporters

Supply Chain and Logistics

Changes in the Mexican government’s regulations for bills of materials and shipment documentation are poised to take effect January 1, 2023. The changes are substantial, and require much more data collection. I interviewed Josefina Blanco, Legal and Compliance Lead at … Continue reading →

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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Pro Forma Invoice. Packing List. Bill of Lading (BOL). Certificate of Origin.

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Multi-colored barcodes could store three times the data as black and white

DC Velocity

JAB-Code patterns will likely see applications in government ID documents before logistics, AIM says.

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

Shipping and Freight Resource

Data the “new” gold, is in high demand all over the world and especially now in the shipping and freight industry. But just data alone is not going to assist. Data and its usage must be standardised and there must be a standardised approach to digitalisation. So that Industry Blueprint was quite crucial.

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The Automated Manifest System (AMS): An Overview and Requirements for Shippers

MTS Logistics

The automated manifest system is an electronic system that is used to support cargo data such as departure, arrival, and release information between the actors of shipment when importing to the U.S. You can include the details of two documents when preparing an AMS manifest: Importer Security Filling (ISF): It is documented before shipment.

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Advance Container Shipping Digitalisation

Logistics Business Magazine

The association was founded to accelerate digitalisation by streamlining and harmonising data standards, thereby creating an interoperable framework with reduced friction, cost and a better customer experience. DCSA standards aim to address needs such as paperless trade, cargo visibility, port call optimisation and equipment management.