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Don’t Get Caught Off-Guard: Preparing for July 2016 SOLAS Shipper Mandates

Talking Logistics

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new requirements go into effect on July 1, 2016, stating that all packed containers must have verified gross mass weights reported to the carrier and terminal before loading. Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 23 – 29)

Logistics Viewpoints

The BrightDrop Zevo 600, formerly known as the BrightDrop EV600, completed the nearly 260-mile trip from New York City to Washington, DC. The BrightDrop Zevo 600 has a payload of up to an estimated 2,200 pounds and over 600 cubic feet of cargo area. This funding is for the temporary staging of loaded export containers.

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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates in 2019

Freight Center

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. Carriers transport freight similarly to how airlines transport people. Most carriers have huge and complex books outlining all hidden fees and rules that affect your shipping costs. In other words, their other trucks are often already full.

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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates in 2019

Freight Center

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. Carriers transport freight similarly to how airlines transport people. Most carriers have huge and complex books outlining all hidden fees and rules that affect your shipping costs. In other words, their other trucks are often already full.

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5 Tricks for Getting the Best Shipping Rates in 2019

Freight Center

Backhaul: The backhaul lane is cargo that is shipped on the return trip. Carriers transport freight similarly to how airlines transport people. Most carriers have huge and complex books outlining all hidden fees and rules that affect your shipping costs. In other words, their other trucks are often already full.