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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. These considerations include: Preparing perishable goods for air freight shipment.

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Why Small Businesses Should Consider Using Freight Forwarders

20Cube Logistics

However, many SMBs and SMEs assume that working with a freight forwarder in Australia is reserved for large, international corporations. SMBs and SMEs can and should leverage the power of 3PL and freight-forwarding to reduce shipping costs, streamline their customer service and scale their operations. What is 3PL? Contact Us.

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5 Keys to Building a Long Term Freight Partnership!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! In shipping and logistics, building strong relationships with your freight or carrier company is often underestimated. Moreover, finding a reputable freight company that ticks all the boxes of what you’re looking for can often be a considerable challenge.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

It is celebrated during March in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, corresponding with International Women’s Day on March 8, and during October in Canada, corresponding with the celebration of Persons Day on October 18. million square feet of active or planned ground-level space in 30 states. billion.

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Quirks of Australian Logistics

Freight Plus

In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. The distance is the biggest thing you learn when looking at logistics in Australia. When setting up freight solutions you really have to think about not only the metro but also what the cost and the challenges are going to be for that distance.

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Ocean Freight Performance in September 2021

Freight Plus

Due to surging import volumes, and terminal, rail, and warehouse congestion, a new record of 70+ vessels at anchor in LA/LB was reached the week of 9/24.?. traditionally buying significant amounts from Australia resulting in trade related issues), are all contributing to the blackouts. ?. September 2021 - Transportation Market Report.

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Episode 89 - Quirks of Australian Logistics

Freight Plus

In this conversation they will discuss: Shipping Challenges in Australia. The distance is the biggest thing you learn when looking at logistics in Australia. When setting up freight solutions you really have to think about not only the metro but also what the cost and the challenges are going to be for that distance.