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How the Right Freight Forwarder Can Maximize Your eCommerce Business

Dedola Global Logistics

So when it’s time to start importing your goods, why add to that workload by trying to figure out the logistics of shipping freight? Simplify your life and streamline the shipping process by hiring the right freight forwarder. If you’ve got the right freight forwarder, they are a ready-to-go logistics department.

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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

247 Customs Broker

Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. I’ll add that some of the forwarders are at fault, too,” she says. “A to Singapore and on to India. “It

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Role of Digital Logistics Intermediaries

Logistics Business Magazine

The market segment includes mainly freight forwarders, shipping lines, exporters, importers and customs brokers; each one of them making use of different services, as their roles in the global supply chain are different. . For example eBL events, such as notifications, title transfer, amendment and surrender.

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Navigating Supply Chain Disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

And as climate change triggers an increased number of extreme weather events, organisations today rely on weather condition data to ensure their supply chains continue to run smoothly. Without the capacity to then quickly reroute vessels to reduce delays in trade routes, these events become increasingly difficult to overcome.

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A Refresher on General Average and Why Shippers Should be Knowledgeable and Prepared

Dedola Global Logistics

Some examples of incidents that may cause loss of cargo include: Fire. Shippers have a lot on the line in the event of cargo loss. Our insurance options include all-risk and specialty coverage for various risks events, including: Weather-related incidents. Mechanical engine failure. Ship running aground. Piracy/ransom.

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3PL pick and pack to benefit retailers

20Cube Logistics

20Cube, for example, uses digital freight forwarding technology to provide insights into inventory management and distribution tracking. With a 3PL provider, you don’t have to dedicate employees to managing your warehouse , distribution, or freight forwarding. Improved Supply Chain Efficiency. Cost Savings.

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Cyclone Closes One of World’s Busiest Ports, Can be Deadly and Disruptive to the Industry

ShipLilly

Some shipping companies have taken to continuously monitoring the market because freight forwarding has become an uncertain business. The customary hurdles include events like the Chinese New Year which disrupts supply chains. For example, when a port is shut down, flights are often cancelled as well.