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Moving toward freight ton efficiency together

Fleet Owner

Last week I presented our Run on Less findings to the government industry meeting of the 21st Century Truck Partnership. I first worked with this group back in 2007, when I represented Navistar and helped construct some of the early documentation th

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Navigating a Lost Bill of Lading (BOL) with Courier Companies in International Trade

MTS Logistics

The global shipping industry heavily relies on accurate and timely documentation, such as the Bill of Lading (BOL), to transport an astounding 11 billion tons of cargo annually. However, supply chain disruptions caused by document delays or loss can have severe financial consequences for businesses. million per event.

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Transfer Pricing Changes: Covid -19

Globalior

The reasons for change should be articulated in existing transfer pricing documentation. As market studies may be hard to come by, companies can rely on economic indicators and statistics published by reliable sources such as government authorities, economic boards, chambers of commerce and/or industrial groups.

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What is the purpose of a Chamber of commerce?

Globalior

For example, Chambers of commerce can engage in advocacy to authorities regarding desired government policy changes, or they can collect and share business feedback on future governmental infrastructure development plans. The local government many also choose to fund the activities of the Chamber of commerce towards meetings these goals.

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Hazmat Products Shipping Tutorial for Ecommerce Businesses

Ship Monk

You will also need to know the product’s ID number, proper shipping name, and packing group. These functions include meeting standards for performance-oriented packaging and filler, proper labeling and UN marking, package inspection, training, emergency response information, and completed shipping documentation.

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Industry bodies call for digitalisation to be accelerated in maritime sector

Shipping and Freight Resource

PROTECT Group. It is understood that the policy document will be submitted to the IMO as a proposal for further discussion and dissemination. have launched a call to action to achieve several objectives on priority. The full statement about the need for digitalisation in the maritime sector to be accelerated can be downloaded here.

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Bakery supply chain faces “perfect storm”

Logistics Business Magazine

Here, he offers his views on what this means to the baking industry as well as his thoughts on what government action needs to be taken in order to turn this around and help get the industry back on track. In some respects, I agree with the Government. Surely there’s a simple solution here.