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Document Automation Best Practices for Freight Forwarders

RPA Labs

Managing modern shipping processes, especially shipping documentation , can be a challenge for freight forwarders in the best of times. Thankfully AI document automation can improve those vital functions across all areas of the supply chain network. How Document Automation Works for Freight Forwarders.

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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

However, working with an international freight forwarder can minimize disruptions to your business. Understanding the Role of a Freight Forwarder The role of a freight forwarder is to plan, arrange, and manage cargo transportation over the ocean. Forwarding agents are experts in shipping documentation.

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Freight Document Processing: Dos and Don’ts

RPA Labs

Now more than ever, companies are searching for tools that maximize both their stability and flexibility when facing the future. It’s important to consider these ten factors when considering automated document processing technology to add value and resiliency to the freight industry. Print Documents Unnecessarily.

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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

However, working with an international freight forwarder can minimize disruptions to your business. Understanding the Role of a Freight Forwarder The role of a freight forwarder is to plan, arrange, and manage cargo transportation over the ocean. Forwarding agents are experts in shipping documentation.

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Freight Document Management: Using RPA with BOLs, Pre-Alert, Arrival, & Invoice Documents

RPA Labs

Everything from freight document management to shipment tracking to payment tracking can benefit from automation and robotic processes. Robotic process automation (RPA) can improve operations with BOLs, delivery alerts, freight document recording, real-time monitoring, drop-off confirmation, and payment verifications. .

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Freight Document Management: Using RPA with BOLs, Pre-Alert, Arrival, & Invoice Documents

RPA Labs

Everything from freight document management to shipment tracking to payment tracking can benefit from automation and robotic processes. Robotic process automation (RPA) can improve operations with BOLs, delivery alerts, freight document recording, real-time monitoring, drop-off confirmation, and payment verifications. .

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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

On the other hand, you also need to know and understand the rules and regulations of exporting and importing, and crucially, you need the proper shipping documents. However, most documentation is still handled manually in some countries. Packing list is used by freight forwarders in order for a shipment to clear U.S.