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Difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain

Shipping and Freight Resource

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Maritime Industry. Trade is the reason all above businesses from 1-5 exist. An estimated 89.5%

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL).

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What is ISPS and who has to pay it?

Globalior

This is an important part of maritime laws and regulations that safeguard the safety of ocean faring vessels, sea ports, seamen, crew and cargo. ISPS code regulations were introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the 1st of July 2004. ISPS fees are normally included in the quote for freight.

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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. SFR : Ok, it seems like DCSA has definitely been doing a lot of things. Image : DCSA.

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Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS?

Freightos

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. But the range balloons out when comparing companies.

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The basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important

Shipping and Freight Resource

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. So, what is stowage planning.??

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