MTS Logistics

MARCH 16, 2020

IMO 2020 is a regulation set by the International Maritime Organization that states that as of January 1, 2020, the sulfur emissions of all maritime vessels must be limited to 0.5% Shippers don’t need to make any drastic changes to their process, but they do have to be aware of the price volatility will definitely take place in 2020.

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MTS Logistics

JANUARY 3, 2023

The definition of normalization is difficult to come by. Lower freight rates. For ocean freight rates, it is just the perfect storm to have downward pressure. West Coast ocean freight rates have bottomed out. And, the same applies to air freight, especially now that China is opening up. Transpacific U.S.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Based on this, there seems to be a natural and immediate view that these lines fit the definition of cartel “ A cartel is a group of independent market participants who collude with each other in order to improve their profits and dominate the market. It’s definitely not the whole story. Which leads me back to my initial tweet.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. ALSO DEFINITELY NOT AN EASY OR SMALL JOB AND CERTAINLY NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. Ship agents and ship brokers constitute a substantial part of the work force in the maritime sector.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) reported “significant progress” during two days of bargaining on a six-year extension of their East and Gulf Coast labor contract. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Compliance to U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2018

Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). The underlying premise dates back further, even for freight. In 1744 , the Virginia and Baltick [sic] coffee shop in London was the go-to place for traders to discuss maritime pricing. A New Freight Index. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos.

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Globalior

JUNE 9, 2020

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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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Yet, little is said about maritime transport and even less is known by the general public. Container ships definitely affect the environment. Workers from the Philippines make up one third of those who work on freight ships in the world (about 1.5 90% of what we buy comes by sea. Only five percent of containers shipped to U.S.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

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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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2023

The company has expanded its Road Network from Southeast Asia (SEA) to China – solidifying its position as a leader in providing secure day-definite, cost-efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions connecting Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and China. trillion by 2029 with an anticipated growth of 5.24% from 2023 to 2029.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 23, 2021

domestic freight networks include: elevated imports keeping demand strong; congested intermodal terminals and poor service; and a heightened need for expedited and time-definite service to make up for ocean shipping delays. . Those interrelated, and reinforcing, factors include: (1) historically high U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 11, 2023

Freight forwarders will employ a ‘wait and see’ approach before making any long-term air cargo capacity commitments particularly.” Freight tonnage will continue to contract as market conditions and volumes return to pre-pandemic numbers. Two, almost three exceptional years for carriers are definitely coming to an end.

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Dedola Global Logistics

APRIL 3, 2017

Archives In the world of ocean and air freight, there are a lot of industry terms and jargon that relate to compliance or are essential to ensuring a smooth shipment. As an international freight forwarder , we’ve compiled a quick reference of 11 essential global logistics terms and definitions.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 2, 2020

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. Article republished with some critical updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. Tech Updates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 4, 2018

In Dusseldorf, Germany, we attended ETF 3PL, one of the largest conferences dedicated to freight and logistics. He currently holds the position of Chairman of The Dubai Council for Marine & Maritime Industries and Group Chief Executive Officer, MD & Director at Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC. Tech Updates.

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MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

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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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

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. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 18, 2022

Whether it is Trucking, Air and Sea Freight, Warehousing, Intermodal Solutions, E-Commerce, Last Mile Challenges or overall Digitalisation and Environmental aspects in the Supply Chain – with top speakers and up to 500 visitors, you will definitely meet the right high-profile counterpart for your business success at the WOF SUMMIT VIENNA 2022.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 8, 2018

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.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 8, 2018

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.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 12, 2022

These sanctions do not apply to other ships originating from or destined for Russian ports; ships carrying cargo to or from Russia are not within scope of the transport sanctions unless they fall within the definition of a Russian ship or specified ship as above. Source : North.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 27, 2018

-based Airforwarders Association (AfA) , an organization representing more than 275 member companies dedicated to moving cargo throughout the supply chain, with business models varying from domestic to worldwide freight forwarding operations. FedEx, UPS, and many freight forwarders are examples of this. gateways. About the Author.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

But as a small operator not used to these things, there’s a definite benefit.”. If you’re already a 3PL you already know about customs processing, temporary storage, inward processing relief, then you’re already exercising those facilitations and you will want to investigate if the opportunity is materially more beneficial.

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247 Customs Broker

MAY 23, 2018

Leg four is organic growth, with inorganic expansion split out as leg number five, both reflecting a belief that there is a “genuine advantage to scale” in the maritime services business. He sees the industry as “definitely going through a period of very genuine transformation”, driven by regulatory changes and technology. Andy Pierce.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 9, 2021

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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MTS Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

Many argue that ocean carriers are the definition of an oligopoly. House of Representatives passed in December 2021, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act which gives the US Federal Maritime Commission more power to act on anti-competitive behavior by container shipping lines and would require ocean lines to “meet minimum service standards.”

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Automotive Logistics

APRIL 26, 2018

According to the port of Zeebrugge, Scandinavian ro-ro freight grew 4.3% The question of the UK’s separation from the EU has mixed implications for the ports, terminal operators and maritime companies, depending on where they are. units between the two ports this year and for double-digit growth over the next three to five years.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 23, 2022

Last week, the White House announced the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative, which we reported on earlier this week. It uses the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to provide stronger oversight of the industry by instituting reporting requirements for shipment volumes and other figures. House back in December.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 29, 2021

Following a maritime incident, it is invariably the crew who are often blamed as being responsible for the incident even though they may well be innocent. USD 67 per container and which is not a substantial increase given the prevailing freight rates. The post Ever Given in a nutshell appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 7, 2018

In the absence of negotiations, those contingency plans will definitely affect business at East and Gulf Coast container terminals, they said. Jeff works and lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, where he covers all aspects of the supply chain, logistics, freight transportation, and materials handling sectors on a daily basis.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 15, 2018

billion for Coast Guard recapitalization to “secure maritime borders and approaches.”. million for the Maritime Administration, 33 percent more than in 2017. However, the budget would include only $214 million or $3.6 million for each of the 60 ships enrolled in Marad’s Maritime Security Program. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.,

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

The purpose of a port is for the direct intermodal exchange of people or freight,” he said, adding that ports should have the infrastructure to allow vehicles and trains to come alongside ships. Kirk Claussen, port finance agent in the Office of Ports and Waterways at the US Maritime Administration (Marad). Rail headaches.

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