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CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety

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The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

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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. Furthermore, 72% of those forwarders surveyed failed to quote, thereby missing out on digital business.

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Digital trucking platform driveMybox expands

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Live tracking, automatic payment processing, direct communication and digital documents are just some of the advantages. A recent customer survey proved that driveMybox is seen as a strong and reliable partner that can react flexibly to requests, even in times of strong fluctuations and disruptions in the supply chains.

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CILT releases driver shortage report

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In 2015, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) carried out an opinion survey looking at the driver shortage crisis. Seven years later, after numerous member requests, it sought to review this matter again by launching a new survey. However, those who are very worried have increased by 50%. Final thoughts.

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Integrated Online Freight Service Targets SMEs

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In a recent Agility survey of 800 SMEs, small and medium-size companies said they needed the complexity taken out of compliance, customs requirements and cross-border bureaucracy if they were to do more international trade. The post Integrated Online Freight Service Targets SMEs appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Industry View: Cargo Build-Up is Increasing Risks

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Yarwood also draws attention to the importance of maintaining records and an efficient documentation flow. “In Arecent survey by the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH) shows a mixed picture at ports around the world. “35% The question of traceability then becomes a more critical issue.

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Ocean Carrier Trends: Containing capacity while remaining poised for growth

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and Sparx Logistic to chart its own blockchain course by introducing paperless documentation. A number of prominent freight intermediaries don’t think it will. Patrick Burnson is executive editor for Logistics Management and Supply Chain Management Review magazines and web sites. About the Author. Compliance to U.S.