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Key Transportation Terms and Definitions in Logistics

West Coast and California Logistics

Whether you’re a shipper booking freight or a new logistician starting out in the industry, you’ll find that there are many terms you need to understand in order to speak the same language as your transportation provider. The following is a list of logistics terms and definitions that are common within the transportation industry.

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The Definitive Guide to Warehouse Management

Supply Chain Brain

Distributors and third-party logistics providers are faced with competitive pressures due to higher customer expectations, higher costs and lack of available people, transportation and space resources. But how do supply chain leaders eliminate these challenges?

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The True Definition of Cargo Logistics

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Using organized cargo and logistics protocols allow your carrier to ensure safe transportation for your shipment. Logistics come into play with every type of transportation, including air freight and international ocean shipping. The post The True Definition of Cargo Logistics appeared first on TransGlobal.

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FMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regs

247 Customs Broker

19, 2020: FMCSA unveils updated agricultural commodity, livestock definitions for HOS regsThe U.S. Department of Transportation will soon… The post FMCSA clarifies definitions of ag, livestock in HOS regs appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. Trucking news and briefs for Thursday, Nov.

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Time Definite Freight & Positive ROI

Blue Grace Logistics

In our March webinar, titled Time Definite Freight and Positive ROI , Brian Blalock, Senior Manager Sourcing Strategy, and Eric Chambers, Vice President, Field Performance at BlueGrace Logistics, discuss the delivery method that is redefining the logistics landscape. What is Time Definite Freight? It can be any time of the 24 hour day.

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What Are Exports? Definition and process

Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

The freight forwarder will be the third step, they will arrange transportation of your goods, pack them, take them to a warehouse to store until shipment, and send them along on their journey. A freight forwarder can also provide assistance with insuring your goods against loss or damage.

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Automating Cross-Border Transportation with Matt Silver

The Logistics of Logistics

We’re based in Chicago, and our primary focus is on building technology to automate cross-border transportation. Mexico is definitely more challenging. [13:00] 18:36] Tell us how you guys go about automating cross-border transportation. The average transportation management system wasn’t built to manage cross-border freight. [23:14]