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Top Trends in Freight Forwarder Digitization

Freightos

The digitization of the freight industry is about improving speed and efficiency. . This trend moved forward in exciting ways in 2019. For example: CH Robinson launched Freightquote – This platform takes aim at SMBs enabling simple online search and e-booking across multiple US trucking carriers.

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The True Definition of Cargo Logistics

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Logistics come into play with every type of transportation, including air freight and international ocean shipping. Read on to learn about the true definition of logistics as it applies to your cargo, then find out how Trans Global Auto Logistics can help you. The Basics of Logistics for Your Cargo. Scheduling carriers and drivers.

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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. I’ll add that some of the forwarders are at fault, too,” she says. “A to Singapore and on to India. “It

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40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist

Dedola Global Logistics

For example, Elton John warns us of the frosty dangers of Martian transport and child rearing in “Rocket Man.” First Name Last Name Email Subscribe The post 40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics. Time to hit the road. Dedola Email Newsletter Success!

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

Examples of common perishable goods include fresh meat, frozen food, pharmaceutical drugs, and flowers. Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. Explore Your Options for Air Freight in Australia. Contact Us.

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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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Has Covid Increased the Rate of Abandoned Cargo and how you should Prevent it

ShipLilly

Technical definition of abandoned cargo. The guidelines provided by the Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) indicate that cargo is abandoned if it is not picked up by the consignee within a specified period. Freight forwarders are then harassed into paying for these fees.

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