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Industry bodies call for digitalisation to be accelerated in maritime sector

Shipping and Freight Resource

The statement also calls on all stakeholders to cooperate on the development of platforms for the exchange of data and “smart working” along the entire supply chain, backed up by capacity building initiatives including workforce training and the introduction of enhanced cybersecurity provisions.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. The maritime shipping leg the country of export to the country of import. Documentation fees.

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Cooperative Logistics Network now offering e-learning

Logistics Business Magazine

The programmes will allow members to learn and execute complicated supply chain processes, enhance their knowledge of logistics tools, and prepare themselves to effectively deal with the present challenges in the industry. These training programmes can be completed at the students’ suitable pace.

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The importance of declaring correct cargo details and consequences of cargo misdeclaration

Shipping and Freight Resource

However there are still several incidents of such cargo misdeclaration including hazardous goods which have caused several maritime disasters. The guide is intended to provide an overview of the key practical duties under the IMDG Code for each stakeholder, while not seeking to meet the mandatory training requirements.

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Pitfalls of digitalisation in shipping and freight

Shipping and Freight Resource

Whether digital or manual, the business of shipping involves a lot of documentation. Or forgetting the minus in -25° C when submitting the shipping documents to the shipping line or port. Nail Polish : day to day product present in almost all households and should be harmless for shipment. Image from : APL.

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5 Tips for Shipping Dangerous Goods

Forto

Hazardous or dangerous goods can be defined as materials or items with inherent hazardous properties which if not properly controlled, can present a potential hazard to the health and well-being of all living organisms and the safety of the environment. Use the proper documentation for transporting hazardous materials.

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Strategic risks and the vulnerability of the munitions supply-chain

Logistics in War

The military customer at the end of this transaction requires ammunition for training, day-to-day operations, and during a crisis, combat load for missions. Both regulations provide strict requirements for marking of packages, vehicles and transport containers, requirements for the documentation, and that of storage and segregation.