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

MTS Logistics

But, keep in mind it is documented that most of our infrastructure was built using the temperature records from the mid-20th century. In 2017, a study assessed extreme climate impacts on infrastructure in Europe. Project cargo weight on these possible compromised roads and railways should be a concern even with DOT route surveys.

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CTU Code Boosts Supply Chain Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

The seven industry bodies dedicated to container safety, collaborating as the Cargo Integrity Group, highlight an independent study carried out by researchers at Italian University Politecnico di Torino into shipper and forwarder application of the CTU Code.

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65% of Companies Plan Supply Chain Innovation Investment

Logistics Business Magazine

The report found that 59% of companies surveyed accelerated the pace of innovation investment and deployment over the last two years. Moreover, 65% plan to increase their technology spending over the next two years; however, 87% indicated they still face internal inhibitors to supply chain and logistics innovation.

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The State of The Freight : Unique Challenges and Novel Solutions

Shipping and Freight Resource

2020 threw at us a potent concoction of virulent market conditions including a pandemic, skyrocketing freight rates, reduced availability of space and equipment on container ships, unprecedented demand and port congestions along with the usual documentation and visibility issues that we have been facing for years. Take the survey.

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Penske Logistics Presents 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study: State of Logistics Outsourcing

Penske Move Ahead

In an era where technology is continuing to migrate consumer spending habits online and away from brick-and-mortar stores, the newly released 2019 Third-Party Logistics Study (#3PLStudy) highlights how supply chains are also going digital and using science to keep pace. The publication, available at no cost at www.3PLStudy.com

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New Zebra Sensors Increase Supply Chain Visibility

Logistics Business Magazine

Only four-in-10 pharmaceutical decision-makers surveyed in Zebra’s Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Vision Study said they completely trust the entities within the pharmaceutical supply chain to keep medications safe and uncompromised throughout the supply chain.