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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

The costs of shipping a container-load of freight have never been higher, and right now, the control of pricing is firmly in the hands of the liner companies. To further compound the issue, some costs are incurred only in the event of problems arising at the ports of loading or discharge and are impossible to foresee when booking a shipment.

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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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DAKOSY Develops App for Dangerous Goods Declarations via INFr8

Logistics Manager

Users want to be informed proactively and as early as possible if there are discrepancies in their documentation. Push notifications inform users about rejected eDGDs (electronic dangerous goods declarations), for example, and other current events. We can meet this requirement perfectly with the INFr8 mobile solution.”

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Advanced Knowledge about Air Freight: All You Have to be Aware of for a Successful Transport

Forto

Because in the event of a claim, inappropriate use of the clause can jeopardize the insurance coverage. Unlike the Bill of Lading , the Air Waybill is not a security, but a pure transport document. If the shipper sends the freight with a consolidated shipment, his partial shipment receives a House- Air Waybill (HAWB).

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Digitizing the Global Supply Chain: Three Ways to Create Value

Talking Logistics

Considering we have had spreadsheets, PDF documents, and other electronic representations of the supply chain for years, what makes a “digitized” supply chain different? Ty cites an example of an alert that a container ship is two hours from port. Another area where automation adds significant value is in global trade documentation.

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What are the Advantages of Using a NVOCC?

MTS Logistics

This was the year I was introduced to commercial documents, bills of lading, insurance, letter of credits, and a variety of other documents. I used to prepare most of the documents except for bills of lading. I used to work with freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers).

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Cosdel Moves 447 High-end Automobiles From North America to Riyadh Auction

Logistics Manager

The final vehicles arrived in Riyadh on 20th November, just days before the event. Cosdel hired two temporary staff to assist with the documentation, one of whom has since been hired on as a full-time employee.” Credit is rightly due to General Manager Sara Rider and our export coordinator Raleigh Gutierrez.