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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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Products and Industries That Benefit from Air Charter for Cargo

Supply Chain Game Changer

The emergence of COVID-19 changed many things in the world of business, and transporting cargo is no exception. Since the entire pandemic exploded in 2020, air cargo charters expanded from serving niche markets to playing the role of an unsung hero in aid and relief. Top 5 Benefits of Air Cargo Charters. Reliability.

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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. When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. More standards and guidelines are being developed specifically for maritime and port sector cybersecurity.

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Critical Legal Considerations for International Parcel Shipping

Intelligent Audit

International parcel shipping and parcel carrier services were well on their way to becoming a driving force in the world’s economies before worldwide disruption and shutdowns threw the entire supply chain into disarray. Why Legal Protocols and Regulations Exist for International Shipping and Transportation. Cargo Liability.

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Meeting the IMO’s Strict Guidelines with Wind-powered Cargo Ships

American Global Logistics

That’s when the ancient Egyptians modernized shipping with the invention of sailing ships. Later, the shipping industry moved […]. The post Meeting the IMO’s Strict Guidelines with Wind-powered Cargo Ships appeared first on AGL. To see how far innovation takes us, let’s go back in time to 3400 B.C.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

The delivery stations are smaller terminals that will receive Amazon goods and ship them out to end consumers. This was especially true at the beginning of the pandemic when social distancing guidelines were first put into place. As things stand, Amazon sees fully automated shipping warehouses as a decade or so away.

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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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