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Bill of Lading Types: How to Avoid the Detention and Demurrage Due to Documentation

MTS Logistics

In shipping, documentation, freight insurance, terminal problems, and trucking shortages are just a few of the problems we face today. But the biggest issue to address in the documentation category is the bill of lading (BL). Hapag-Lloyd recently announced the demo of e-bill of ladings that have been used in recent months.

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Why shippers care about reduced emissions in their network

FreightWaves SONAR

Aside from the implementation of automated technology and digital tools, one of the most significant shifts in the shipping and transportation industry focuses on reduced emissions. Fuel consumption – older trucks and outdated shipping practices can lead to excessive fuel use, thus increasing resource consumption. Request a SONAR Demo.

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IFOY FINALIST FOCUS: SYNAOS IMS Vehicle Localization

Logistics Business Magazine

IFOY Category: Special of the Year. The seamless localization of transport vehicles is one of the most important steps towards fully digitized, highly efficient intralogistics. Thereby, complete fleets can be digitized retrospectively. Description. The system increases the efficiency of fleets and saves costs. IFOY TEST REPORT.

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Load Matching: Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in the Last Mile

Locus

Thirty-five percent of trucks travel empty in the U.S., And according to the National Private Truck Council, 28% of a private fleet’s miles qualify as deadhead. Fuel costs played a major role in driving this surge, soaring by 53.7%, with other expense categories also experiencing double-digit growth.