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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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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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Products and Industries That Benefit from Air Charter for Cargo

Supply Chain Game Changer

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. This article summarizes the top five benefits of using air charter for cargo and the products and industries that need it the most.

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Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention

Logistics Viewpoints

When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems. More standards and guidelines are being developed specifically for maritime and port sector cybersecurity.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

While Amazon has rolled out its own digital freight matching marketplace named Amazon Freight, the company is always looking at new opportunities in this area. The company has ordered more than 700 compressed natural gas class 6 and class 8 trucks so far, as it looks to introduce new sustainable solutions for freight transportation.

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Guidelines for Filing Freight Claims

20Cube Logistics

This is where filing freight claims come into play. If you are frequently involved with shipping goods over long distances, you might be faced with a situation when it becomes necessary to file a freight claim. In this situation, here are some important guidelines and tips about the process that you must know about: .

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4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected: Part 2

CH Robinson Transportfolio

4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected. You have a plan for processing cargo claims before they happen. In my previous article, I explained what is generally expected when filing a cargo claim, and what kind of documentation you may need in support. Over the Road Supply Chain Consulting Cargo Claims Freight Supply Chain'

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