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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. Why are Bills of Lading important?

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Forklift Tip-Overs [Stats, Causes, Prevention, and Procedures]

Conger

Forklift tip-overs are the most common type of forklift accident. Understanding how and why forklift tip-overs happen is key to preventing them. Table of Contents What Is a Forklift Tip-Over? Why Don’t Forklifts Normally Tip Over? Why Don’t Forklifts Normally Tip Over? Therefore, it’s more likely to tip over.

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5 Tips to Facing Your Fear of an Uncertain Freight Market

Trinity Logistics

1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Once you’ve found your source, a great tip is to make your own printable data slides or documents that you can have on hand to share as needed. The second part takes a little more work. When we’re unsure, it just means we don’t know enough.

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5 Tips for Writing a Transportation Management Plan

GlobalTranz

This article will cover some five tips that you can use to write an effective transportation management plan: 1. Identify the Authority Concerned The transportation management plan is a document that bears a legal face. This document should not be prepared by just anyone. Download White Paper.

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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. Below are the 5 tips to guide you on dangerous goods shipping.

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10 Tips to Get the Most from Your 3PL RFP

247 Customs Broker

Wondering how to develop a more effective document? 10 Tips to Improve Responses to Your RFPs. When you’ve completed your reflection, it’s time to start crafting your RFP document. Here are 10 tips to get you started: 1. Organize the document. Be specific on how you want to see the costs presented.

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How to Pass an OSHA Inspection

3PL Insights

A company manger should be present so that any questions from the inspector can be answered. Some other helpful tips include: Perform internal audits periodically so you can find and address potential violations before an inspection occurs. Document everything! Keep your documents organized and easily accessible.

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