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

ShipBob

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. 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).

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Impact of Food Safety Modernization Act on Transportation

Talking Logistics

A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.” A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.”

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International Transportation Services Are Changing – Are You Keeping Up?

Talking Logistics

When you have multiple parties involved, the common denominator is being able to report on three key parallels of the global supply chain – the physical movement of cargo, the data associated with the movement of goods, and the actual documentation associated with the movement of goods – moving in sync.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

This may include working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to secure the best rates, especially if you are already locked into an existing carrier contract. Things go wrong, but freight or cargo insurance , often reserved for less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments, is available for parcels as well.

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10 Reasons the Retail Industry Should Invest in a Last-Mile Delivery Solution

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation service providers look for new and innovative tools, technology, and processes to improve delivery solutions while staying competitive. Another reason for a renewed focus on the final leg of the shipping journey is that the last-mile is the most expensive transportation mode.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 8-12, 2016)

Talking Logistics

Future of brokerage: Cargo Chief to bet on pay for time ( Overdrive ). December 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Back in June 2009, I wrote the following in a post titled Amazon.com: A Customer-Centric 3PL : “You won’t find Amazon.com on any ‘Top 25 3PLs’ list, but the company is a leading 3PL in my book.”

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12 Freight Charges and Freight Fees: A Guide to Common Freight Shipping Costs, Charges, and Fees

Intelligent Audit

And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. All shippers provide clients with two important documents: the bill of lading and the freight bill. A bill of lading, however, is an important legal document.” Cargo Insurance. Specialty/High-Risk Zone Delivery Charges.

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