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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

He began his career in the South African Air Force and later spent more than a decade with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), where he held various leadership positions in South Africa, Spain, and the United States, including President of Cargo Network Services Corp., cargo subsidiary. IATA’s U.S.

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Santa Upgrades Workshop with QAD Import Management: A Festive Case Study

QAD

QAD Transportation Execution provides real-time visibility into the location and status of Santa’s sleigh and its precious cargo. Streamlined Documentation Management Santa’s Workshop is now more organized than ever with QAD’s streamlined documentation management.

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Safer and Faster: Singapore’s Known Consignor Regime

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

KCR is a security measure to further enhance air cargo security on commercial aircrafts from global terrorist threat. It will mean that any cargo transported on commercial aircraft will be subjected to security measures before loading onto an aircraft. This is a requirement by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

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Hiring a Singapore Agent to Navigate Local Customs Clearance Can Boost Productivity, Efficiency

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

What’s more, the cost of not complying with regulations and documentation requirements can be significant – you may face fines and non-monetary penalties that have serious consequences. Commercial Invoice – An IOR agent can help you to ensure an accurate valuation of your goods and to prepare your Cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) documents.

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

For ocean cargo , however, if a shipment gets bumped to the next ship, it can add up to 15 days to the transit time. FourKites , a global leader in real-time supply chain visibility, recently launched its Dynamic Ocean SM platform for visibility, rate, and documentation management. FourKites Ocean Visibility Platform.

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Keep Your Cargo Out of Danger: Best Practices for Transportation Risk Management

CH Robinson Transportfolio

With the main focus on maximizing time and cost efficiencies, cargo risk management is often skipped over despite being a critical step in protecting your company. . The risk of delays and lost cargo are real. What risk does your cargo face? Cargo insurance helps avoid additional vulnerability that you can’t afford.

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The Essential Guide to Shipping Manifests for Ecommerce (and How ShipBob Can Help)

ShipBob

A shipping manifest is a detailed, legally required document that accompanies goods transported by ship (although one may also be required for other modes of transportation such as air, ground, etc). No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. What is a shipping manifest?