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International Shipping: Requirements of Documents

20Cube Logistics

In both these activities, many documents change hands forming a long chain of exchange. Documents start from the parties responsible for import and export, companies that are handling shipping and movement will look at another set of documents to move the consignment in international waters. Purchase Order. Air Waybill.

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Transshipment Problems Solved: What Is Document Automation for Transshipments

RPA Labs

In overcoming some of the most common transshipment problems faced today, answering the question, “what is document automation?” Logistics issues at port and airports – coordinating drop-offs and pick-ups can be time-consuming and prone to errors. How Document Automation and RPA Helps Reduce and at Times Eliminate Issues.

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How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI)  for Shipping Document Automation

RPA Labs

Shippers and freight forwarders are turning to AI for shipping document automation to stay competitive in price and efficiency. . What Is Shipping Document Automation ? Shipping document automation uses robotics processing automation (RPA) to extract data and appropriately sync it with an internal business system.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Bill of Lading Documents

ShipLilly

While you don’t want to forget any of those documents (no matter how numerous or tedious they may be), there’s one you definitely want to become familiar with: the bill of lading. A bill of lading is one of the most common – and important – documents in the shipping and logistics industry. What’s on a Bill of Lading?

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

MTS Logistics

While the volume of information accumulates rapidly, shipping and logistics businesses across the world should manage data like Wall Street giants Exxon, IBM, Google, Facebook, and Microsoft. The reality is that the stats speak loudly about the fact that we are still stuck on paper, and that is especially true for shipping and logistics.

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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. Pro Forma Invoice. Packing List. Certificate of Origin.