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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. The Pacific hurricane season can be deadly and disruptive to the industry.

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How can the Logistics Industry Unlock its True Potential?

Logistics Business Magazine

Transportation and the logistics industry serves as the lifeblood of today’s modern economy, binding together businesses, streamlining supply chains, and championing eco-friendly initiatives on the path to achieving net-zero emissions. Nevertheless, this approach threatens the industry’s sustainability unless addressed.

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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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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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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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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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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

That’s a massive problem for SMEs, for example, that last year might have been paying $4,000 to $5,000 (USD) to ship a 40-foot container from Asia to North America, and now face rates of $20,000 and above. There are many rules, regulations, and requirements to comply with when shipping containerised freight.

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