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Legislation could help speed air cargo shipments

Freight Waves

WASHINGTON — Legislation introduced in the House and Senate could help speed air cargo shipments through the supply chain by using a new funding incentive for surface transportation projects. In addition to passenger benefits, Kustoff emphasized benefits to cargo shipments as well. “It Steve Cohen, D-Tenn. and David Kustoff, R-Tenn.

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Situations Where a Cargo Loader Becomes Liable for a Truck Accident!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Among the various parties involved, a cargo loader holds a significant role. According to a study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), cargo-related factors contribute to a significant number of truck accidents each year. In that case, they may be held liable for damages resulting from the accident.

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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?

Freightos

What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.

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Air Cargo Market's VAS - Last-Mile Delivery

Cathy Roberson

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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How Do Companies Manage Their Freight?

Supply Chain Game Changer

In this article, we’ll take a look at the main methods companies manage their freight and trucking operations. Route planning and optimization One of the main aspects of cargo transportation management is route planning and optimization. Manage their Freight article and permission to publish here provided by Yanis Temby.

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Happening Now: Tracking Maritime Cargo Trends

West Coast and California Logistics

Supply Chain Dive has developed a new cargo tracker on its website where users can track cargo activity at US ports and read the latest port-related articles. Recent additions to the page, for example, show that March cargo volumes increased 8% in Long Beach YOY and 19% in Los Angeles YOY.

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Unmasking the Supply Chain: How Blockchain Brings Transparency and Trust

Logistics Viewpoints

In upcoming articles, we will take a deep dive into a number of topics including Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, zk-Rollups, smart contracts, cryptographic security, zero-knowledge proofs, and quantum-safe blockchain technologyall important topics shaping the next generation of supply chain management. Whats Next?