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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

This innovative move is set to revolutionize Santa’s operations and ensure a smoother, more efficient and compliant Christmas Eve delivery. QAD Transportation Execution provides real-time visibility into the location and status of Santa’s sleigh and its precious cargo.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

In that spirit, we’ve combed the MH&L archives for the most innovative supply chain developments of the past year, as reported in our print magazine, on our website, in our e-newsletters, or our various social media channels. We hope you enjoy this salute to the best of 2018, and we look forward to even more innovations in 2019.

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5 Reasons Why Carriers Are Customer-Obsessed

Freightos

In their words: “freight made personal” waves proudly on Air France KLM Martinair Cargo ’s banner. “We Today’s air cargo customers want a quick and fully-digitized sales experience with extensive, agile self-service options”, United Cargo ’s President upon signing up with WebCargo. Here’s what drove this change.

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UPS Strike Averted While Workers Gain Heat Protection

Logistics Viewpoints

Carol Tome, the chief executive officer at UPS, wrote in a letter to shareholders that UPS is a “customer first, people led, innovation driven” company. Existing and newly purchased package cars would be fitted with air induction vents to alleviate extreme temperatures in the back of the vehicles where cargo is loaded and unloaded.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

The process demands careful attention to customs regulations to ensure smooth operations, such as: Accurate documentation: Every in-bond shipment must be accompanied by detailed records of the goods, including their origin, destination, and the reason for their in-bond status. port destination. port destination.

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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

A wide variety of cargo is moved both domestically and internationally by air. Different types of cargo have specific requirements for safe storage, transport, and handling. A unit load device (ULD) is a metal cargo container designed for transporting perishable goods via air. Supervision during loading and unloading cargo.

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