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Understanding a freight quotation and tips to ensue an accurate quote

Shipping and Freight Resource

A freight quotation is a document that outlines the charges involved in the movement of cargo from Point A to Point B. Here are some tips on how to understand a freight quotation and how to ensure that you get an accurate one. Terminal Handling Charges (THC) ; Documentation fee ; Local service fees ; Bill of Lading fee.

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Overcoming Challenges in Warehouse Safety and Efficiency

Logistics Business Magazine

New research from Watco has highlighted the challenges faced by facilities management (FM) professionals in the warehousing and storage sector, and how they impact the ability to run safe and efficient operations The research revealed that more than half (57%) have seen an increase in their workload over the past year.

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Tips for Efficient Cross Border Transportation

Radius Logistics

The team of experts at Radius have assembled 4 valuable tips for your most efficient and effective cross border transportation. Proper documentation. When it comes to cross border, proper documentation will make or break your shipment process. Are you looking to maximize your freight shipments between the U.S. and Canada?

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9 tips for running a successful warehouse in 2021

Logistics Business Magazine

As an extension of Meili Robots ’ warehouse robots guide and warehouse automation guide , the company will now share nine tips that managers must keep in mind in order to run a successful warehouse in 2021. Outputs: specify the requirements regarding labelling, the documentation of despatches, KPI capturing, and management reports.

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Freightline delivers essential items to Ukraine

Logistics Business Magazine

We wanted to do something to help Ukraine, so when our friends at Norgren approached us, we jumped at the chance, ” says Carl Tipping, Key Account Manager at Freightline. Everyone in our team was so keen to help,” adds Tipping. Urgent and time-critical logistics is what we do best.”.

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How to Reduce Lead Times: 11 Tips for Manufacturers & Warehouses

Conger

Tip: Use contracts that stipulate specific lead times for parts and services, include penalties for missing deadlines, and encourage suppliers to work harder to get you goods faster. This will route order documents from department to department and immediately notify key users when action is required. Improve External Communication.

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Tips for Efficient Cross Border Transportation

Radius Logistics

The team of experts at Radius have assembled 4 valuable tips for your most efficient and effective cross border transportation. Proper documentation. When it comes to cross border, proper documentation will make or break your shipment process. Are you looking to maximize your freight shipments between the U.S. and Canada?

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