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

Talking Logistics

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Prior to GT Nexus, Michelle was Vice President of North America for Inttra and Vice President of Sales and Business Information Systems for Maritime Direct in New York City. What does this mean for you?

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TIA adds VPs to enhance membership and government affairs

DAT Solutions

TIA is North America's leading association for freight brokers and 3PLs, with more than 1,700 members. TIA Frameworks – Expert-created guidelines to help 3PLs make the right call in tough situations. Topics include Carrier Selection, Cargo Claims, Combating Fraud, Government Freight, and more.

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Prepare for the 2021-2022 Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Season

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Originally native to Asia, the BMSB was accidentally imported to North America in the late 1990s, and to some European countries after 2000. The seasonal packaging guidelines are only applied to the goods being imported, not the packaging materials. What is the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug? New requirements this year.