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What is a routing guide and what are best practices to create one

FreightWaves SONAR

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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Learn the Jargon: Freight Shipping Terms You Need to Know

GoShip Blog

In the world of freight shipping and logistics, there are a lot of freight shipping terms and acronyms that get thrown around. So, to help you out, here is a curated list of some of the most common important terms and their definitions: Accessorial Charge – Fees for services beyond normal pickup and delivery.

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International Commerce Terms

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

By definition, Incoterms are a set of 11 globally accepted standards, issued by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), that specify sellers’ and purchasers’ duties. They are updated on a regular basis when major international trade events occur. In 1936, they were formally classified as Incoterms.

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The State of Digital Freight: The 4×4 Blueprint for Freight 2020

Freightos

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. They’re coming.

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Cargo Insurance: What is it and why do I need it?

ShipLilly

Shipping and cargo help as a group of container freight shaped as a human head that is drowning in the ocean with a life saver coming to the rescue as an export and import logistic management symbol with 3D illustration elements. This requires a thorough understanding of how freight insurance operates. Contingency Insurance Policy.

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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

247 Customs Broker

Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. However, it’s their inability to meet shipper expectations that’s holding them back. to Singapore and on to India. “It

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Commentary: Don’t use drayage carriers on labor site | Full Stories – Caption as the Content | Full

247 Customs Broker

An “agent” in the language of the statute includes “but is not limited to freight forwarders, motor transportation brokers, ocean carriers or other motor carriers.” “Customer” also is defined as one who indirectly engages or uses a port drayage motor carrier through the use of an agent.