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Eight Essential Documents That Are Key to Shipping

MTS Logistics

International transportation is the key to opening your business to all markets for growth opportunities. 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. Pro Forma Invoice. Commercial Invoice. Packing List.

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The Future of Document Management for Shipping and Logistics Is Happening Now

MTS Logistics

Information management and document management initiatives play a vital role in this evolution, but businesses should delve deeper into the possibilities of document management, beyond just governance and eliminating paper. Capturing critical shipping documentation goes beyond simply scanning documents and images.

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Commercial Documents Required for Customs Clearance

20Cube Logistics

Every country has their own laws as outlined by the government and the shipping companies as well as freight forwarders should be aware of it and keep a tab on the new laws related to customs so as not to skip any mandatory document while in international trade. The Customs invoice is a mandatory document for an export transaction.

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How Changing Climate Conditions Affect Project Cargo Transportation and What to Do About It

MTS Logistics

Transportation operations can then be limited with these reductions in available routes causing an increase in transportation costs. The drought early warning for the Navigation and Transportation Sector is essential to prepare for these impacts. These places included East Africa, Canada, France, and Britain.

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Navigating the Future: The Rise of Electronic Bill of Lading (eBL)

MTS Logistics

The eBL, a digital version of the traditional bill of lading, is reshaping the way businesses manage and streamline their shipping documentation. The bill of lading is a crucial document in the shipping industry, serving as a receipt of goods, a contract of carriage, and a document of title. What is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

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A Brief Introduction: Bill of Lading

Globalior

A bill of lading is a document that is issued to a person or a company acknowledging the receipt of goods from a carrier. In many countries, the bill of lading is treated as a legally binding legal document. A bill of lading is a document that is issued by a shipping company when they accept goods for transport.

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Contract to Provide UK Border Force with Transport and Warehousing

Logistics Business Magazine

XPO Logistics, a leading global provider of transport and logistics solutions, has been awarded a contract by the UK government to provide support to the Home Office’s Border Force operations. XPO will transport and store goods and vehicles under a five-year agreement, with live operations expected to commence in March 2021.