Sat.Apr 25, 2020

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South Africa – COVID-19 Lockdown Situation Update – 25.04.2020

Shipping and Freight Resource

South Africa has been on lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic since the 27 th of March 2020 and as of date, South Africa has 4220 confirmed cases of COVID-19 with 79 deaths. Below is the gist of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on the 23 rd of April 2020 and details relevant to the risk-adjusted strategy for the resumption of economic activity in the country.

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Atlas Air Worldwide Provides Critical Support in the Fight Against Coronavirus

Airfreight Logistics

Atlas Air Worldwide has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the fight against coronavirus, including coordination with the President’s Coronavirus Task Force, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a Frontline Responders Fund, country governments and global companies around the world. “Air cargo is essential to the global fight against coronavirus, and we are proud to support the efforts of companies and agencies across the public and private sectors to deliver life-saving supplies to w

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What does NVOCC mean?

Globalior

Non Vessel Owning Common Carrier (NVOCC) refers to a transportation operator that does not own any ocean going vessel assets. The transport operator will take care of operations that include stuffing, un-stuffing, arranging for transportation, sales, Customs clearance and overseas distributions activities. NVOCCs will also issue bills of lading. The NVOCC is able to provide transportation by sub-contracting freight requirements to carriers.

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‘What you need in times of crisis’

World Food Programme Logistics

How the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) is providing a valuable service to aid workers in Cameroon An UNHAS flight prepares to depart from Nsimalen International Airport in Cameroon. Photo: WFP The Yaounde-Nsimalen International Airport is alive to a humanitarian buzz. On the tarmac, medical supplies to support Cameroon’s response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are being loaded onto an aircraft of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS), managed by the World F

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Voller Durchblick für die Lieferkette: Wie digitales Order Management Flexibilität sichert

Forto

Deutschlands Logistiker verfolgen Produkte größtenteils noch manuell. Fehlende Informationen der Lieferkette erschüttern Unternehmen jetzt besonders. Digitale Order Management Systeme schaffen nicht nur in Krisenzeiten Wettbewerbsvorteile. Jedes Unternehmen – jeder Hersteller, jeder Händler – weiß, wie wichtig es ist, dass bestimmte Produkte pünktlich vor Ort sind.

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FreightHub stays on course – our crew successfully steers our customers digitally through the corona crisis

Forto

How does proactive crisis management work? Why digital processes are no longer discretionary but necessary. Responsible leadership is the be-all and end-all. The coronavirus threatens the lives of people all over the world. The virus also poses a serious threat to the health of the global economy as international trade suffers. The supply chain, the heart of logistics, suffers from production and transport failures.

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GSBN Shareholders Pilot Innovative Cargo Release Application in Shanghai

247 Customs Broker

CargoSmart Limited, a leading shipment management technology solutions provider, announced that it conducted a pilot project with COSCO SHIPPING LINES (COSCO), Shanghai International Port Group… The post GSBN Shareholders Pilot Innovative Cargo Release Application in Shanghai appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Full supply chain visibility: How digital order management ensures flexibility

Forto

Germany’s logistics experts still track products mostly manually. Lack of information from the supply chain now particularly shocks companies. Digital order management systems create competitive advantages not only in times of crisis. Every company – every manufacturer, every retailer – knows how important it is that products arrive on time.

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Atlas Air Worldwide Provides Critical Support in the Fight Against Coronavirus – Airfreight Logistics

247 Customs Broker

Atlas Air Worldwide has confirmed its ongoing commitment to the fight against coronavirus, including coordination with the President’s Coronavirus Task Force, the Federal Emergency Management… The post Atlas Air Worldwide Provides Critical Support in the Fight Against Coronavirus – Airfreight Logistics appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Scaling Logistics for Success: A White Claw Story

Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller

As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe

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Den Begriff Nachhaltigkeit mit Inhalt füllen – nicht nur im Earth Month 

Forto

Wofür der Earth Month steht und was Logistik damit zu tun hat. Bestehende Möglichkeiten, die eigene Logistik nachhaltig zu gestalten. Wie FreightHub sich für den Klimawandel stark macht. Klimarettung, Hilfe für bedrohte Tier- und Pflanzenarten, Abholzungsstopp – was haben diese Themen mit Unternehmen aus der Logistik zu tun?

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GSBN Shareholders Pilot Innovative Cargo Release Application in Shanghai – Logistics Manager

247 Customs Broker

CargoSmart Limited, a leading shipment management technology solutions provider, announced that it conducted a pilot project with COSCO SHIPPING LINES (COSCO), Shanghai International Port Group… The post GSBN Shareholders Pilot Innovative Cargo Release Application in Shanghai – Logistics Manager appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Informationen zum Transport von medizinischer Schutzausrüstung

Forto

Alles, was Sie über Zertifikate und Zollbestimmungen zur Einfuhr medizinische Ausrüstung wissen müssen. Die verschiedenen Transportmöglichkeiten von Luft- bis Bahnfracht im Vergleich. Ständig aktuelle Neuigkeiten zu den Regularien für den Import von medizinischer Güter. Besondere Zeiten erfordern besondere Maßnahmen: Da während der Covid-19-Pandemie überall medizinische Schutzausrüstung und Desinfektionsmittel benötigt werden, beschleun

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GSBN Shareholders Pilot Innovative Cargo Release Application in Shanghai

Logistics Manager

CargoSmart Limited , a leading shipment management technology solutions provider, announced that it conducted a pilot project with COSCO SHIPPING LINES (COSCO), Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG), and Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) for a new application to transform the cargo release process. It is among the first pilot projects with an ocean carrier conducting a real-time exchange of shipment data with a terminal operator through blockchain.

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Rethinking Direct Materials Sourcing: The Tools You Need To Manage Costs, Risks and Sustainability

Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.

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Vom Tee zu Atemschutzmasken – schon eine Person kann in Krisenzeiten viel bewirken

Forto

Soziale Verantwortung des Online-Handels in Zeiten von Corona. Zertifikate für den Import von medizinischem Material notwendig. Wie der Transport von Atemschutzmasken erfolgreich und schnell gelingt. Wer Erfolg hat, muss Verantwortung übernehmen – das sind für die Cha Dô Teehandels GmbH aus Bremen keine leeren Worte. Auch in Corona-Zeiten läuft das Geschäft mit Biotee gut, denn halten sich Menschen viel zu Hause auf, trinken sie gerne Tee und Kaffee.

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From tea to breathing masks – just one person can make a big difference in times of crisis

Forto

Social responsibility of online trade in times of Corona. Certificates required for the import of medical material. How to transport respirators successfully and quickly. “Those who are successful must take responsibility for helping others.” These are not empty words for Cha Dô Teehandels GmbH from Bremen. Despite the Coronavirus crisis, the organic tea business is doing well.

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Information on the transport of medical protective equipment

Forto

Everything you need to know about certificates and customs regulations for importing medical equipment. A comparison of the different transport options from air to rail freight. Constantly updated news about the regulations for the import of medical goods. Special times require special measures: As medical protective equipment and disinfectants are needed everywhere during the Covid-19 pandemic, the German customs authorities are speeding up the transport of these goods to Germany by facilitatin

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FreightHub wird zu Forto: Der Weg vom digitalen Spediteur zur Supply-Chain-Technologie

Forto

Von Michael Wax, Co-Founder und Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) von Forto. Heute, am 27. April 2020, wird FreightHub zu Forto. Für mich und das gesamte Team ist Transparenz, nicht nur innerhalb unserer Organisation, sondern auch gegenüber unseren Kunden und Partnern, ein integraler Bestandteil unseres Schaffens. Genau deshalb möchte ich Ihnen persönlich erklären, warum wir diesen Schritt gegangen sind.

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How to Conduct Workplace Incident Investigations to Create Safer Workplaces

This white paper provides a comprehensive overview of global workplace incident trends, focusing on the top three biases leading to such incidents. It also highlights the significance of CSA Z1005 as a risk management standard and outlines the ROI of thorough incident investigations, covering emergency response to post-incident interviews. Additionally, it introduces an Investigation Evidence Gathering Matrix.

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FreightHub is becoming Forto: The road from digital freight forwarder to supply chain technology company

Forto

By Michael Wax, Co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Forto. News from us. As of today April 27, 2020, FreightHub becomes Forto. Since transparency with our employees, customers, and partners is such an important value for us, I’d like to explain why we have made this change. In short, we have physically, and strategically grown the company over the last four years, and have also expanded our logistics and digital service offerings considerably.