How to Make Cargo Movement More Sustainable and Efficient
ThroughPut
JUNE 7, 2022
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How to Ship Heavy Equipment!
Supply Chain Game Changer
MARCH 24, 2022
Heavy machinery shipping companies work professionally to ensure that your cargo is safe and gets to its destination on time. To know more about how to ship heavy equipment, you might need to continue reading as this article will provide a detailed insight into it. The cargo is put in place by loop lashing using web or chain lashing.
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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?
Freightos
OCTOBER 18, 2017
What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo? . As the cream of air cargo’s innovators held turns on the floor, this question came up time and again. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month.
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Important Updates on Cargo Security and Customs Compliance
Talking Logistics
JUNE 24, 2013
Tweet The post Important Updates on Cargo Security and Customs Compliance appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Global Trade Management Past Episode Past Episode - Descartes cargo security customs compliance Descartes Systems Group Importer Security Filing ISF Kevin Gavin' Be Sociable, Share!
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The State of Containerized Shipping with Brian Kempisty
The Logistics of Logistics
JULY 17, 2023
Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.
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How to Protect Your Freight From Cargo Thieves
GTG Technology Group
APRIL 22, 2019
5 Tips for Protecting Your Freight Against Cargo Thieves. In 2018, motor carriers reported almost 600 incidents of cargo theft nationwide. Cargo thieves can take advantage of opportunities for crime, such as low security at a cargo hold, to steal thousands of dollars worth of cargo. Avoid High-Crime Areas.
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How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy
ivalua
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Additionally, higher levels of theft and shortages of truck drivers, shipping containers, warehouse space, cargo pallets and inspection officials can all compound delivery delays. The post How to Manage Supplier Risk and Performance in an Uncertain Global Economy appeared first on Ivalua.
Is Drayage Just Drayage with Brian Kempisty
The Logistics of Logistics
APRIL 12, 2023
Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.
How to Reduce Product Damage During Shipping
GlobalTranz
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. As an alternative, you may want to find a company with smaller cargo style trucks or use a logistics company to find the right trucking solution for you.
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How to Lower Your Ocean Freight Costs!
Supply Chain Game Changer
APRIL 29, 2020
Even within the FCL option, optimization maybe achieved using the right type of container for the right type of cargo – like 20’ container for weight based cargo and 40’container for volume based cargo. Optimize your cargo packing. The post How to Lower Your Ocean Freight Costs! Audit your quotations/invoices.
How to Protect Against Holiday Cargo Theft
Supply Chain Brain
NOVEMBER 9, 2022
It might be the most wonderful time of the year for retailers looking to capitalize on fourth-quarter sales goals, but cargo thieves are planning to intercept vulnerable packages for a payday of their own.
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Building a Resilient Port Strategy with Brian Kempisty & Lauren Beagen
The Logistics of Logistics
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.
How to Prepare for Global Logistics in 2022
CH Robinson Transportfolio
DECEMBER 15, 2021
For example, while it may not be feasible to transport 100% of your freight via air, air freight continues to be the fastest way to replenish inventory, so prioritizing specific freight can help keep cargo moving. Currently, many ocean carriers are looking to move more IPI (interior point intermodal) cargo versus focusing on port-to-port.
Out of gauge cargo shipping: top challenges
I.C.E. Transport
APRIL 10, 2024
In international out of gauge cargo shipping, equipment doesn’t fit neatly into a container. Let’s face it, the world’s cargo infrastructure is designed around shipping standard containers in a uniform way. Larger equipment falls outside the norm and adds shipping complexity, cost, and significant risk versus standard cargo.
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How to Track Your Ocean Container with IoT
Roambee
SEPTEMBER 16, 2019
Your containers become harder to trace once they leave a port, and if one of them doesn’t reach its intended destination, you usually have little more than a vague idea or delayed updates about where it went, and how. With technologies like IoT, however, monitoring your cargo — even on the high seas — is no longer a daunting task.
New to International Shipping? Here’s how to make it simple!
4WL Consulting
MAY 3, 2016
Spend 5 minutes trying to figure out how to rate the simplest ocean cargo shipment and you’ll begin to understand why. For one, ocean cargo and global air freight operate in a completely different way than truckload.
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Port Stoppages Are Targets for Cargo Thieves. Here’s How to Fight Back
Supply Chain Brain
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
When cargo is at rest, it’s also at risk. ports continue, shippers are scrambling to keep cargo moving so it’s harder to steal. As disruptions such as strikes at major U.K.
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Experts Discuss How to Streamline Global Supply Chain
Supply Chain Opz
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
That''s why we ask our experts a very simple question " How to improve the operational efficiency in global supply chain? ". Hence, the fundamental need is to consider a new entity, the supply chain, and how to account for its activities. We believe many practices in global supply chain management can be applied in every industry.
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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)
Logistics Viewpoints
MAY 26, 2023
Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added.
Experts Show How to Revamp Supply Chain Organization
Supply Chain Opz
JANUARY 22, 2016
How to improve the efficiency of supply chain organization? Leading experts will tell you how to improve a team and create the positive changes that stick. Shani Atapattu, Vice President, Overseas Cargo Inc (ShipOCI) Communication is key when looking to revamp supply chain organization.
How to Keep Warehouse Workers Safe in a Pandemic
AFFLINK
OCTOBER 22, 2020
No matter what happens, cargo needs to keep on moving. Personal protective equipment is good to have, but your workers must understand how to use it effectively. Because warehouse workers and other supply chain employees are essential, they need to be given the best quality protection. What PPE Do Warehouse Workers Need?
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How to Select the Best Shipping Method for Your Freight
Freight Center
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
With so many different ways to ship freight, how do you know which method is the best? Look no further, we’ve simplified the search for the right shipping method for your cargo. If your cargo is too big to be parcel (150 lbs. Is your cargo oversized or pretty heavy? Less than Truckload (LTL). Sharing is caring!
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How To Optimize Material Flow Across Your Supply Chain With AI
ThroughPut
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
For example, an error of a misdirected shipment can be fixed before the cargo leaves. The post How To Optimize Material Flow Across Your Supply Chain With AI appeared first on ThroughPut. Bottlenecks can be easily identified and mitigated much before they can cause a hindrance to the supply chain material flow.
4 Common Reasons Cargo Claims Are Rejected: Part 2
CH Robinson Transportfolio
JUNE 24, 2014
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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How to Create a Truckload Strategy That Works in Any Market
Talking Logistics
JULY 5, 2018
In this post, I will outline how to select reliable core carriers and find the right third party logistics provider (3PL) for your business. The best 3PLs have internal controls to monitor carrier service, operational practices, operating authority, and insurance requirements in near real time to reduce your risk as a beneficial cargo owner.
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How to Handle Logistics During Chinese New Year
Material Handling & Logistics
FEBRUARY 6, 2018
Guenzerodt outlines what can happen during this time and how to prepare for it. . How CNY can affect your business: --Longer production and quotation times: Production time will be delayed and quotation requests will be processed slower. Provide a forecast of your expected cargo to your shipper’s representative.
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Guest Blog – How To Identify Supply Chain Barriers To Boost Efficiency?
Gravity Supply Chain
JANUARY 19, 2023
By managing data accuracy, freight forwarders and 4PLs can work perfectly on cargo and transportation without any barriers, which will ultimately lead to improved efficiency within their operations and better customer service. The post Guest Blog – How To Identify Supply Chain Barriers To Boost Efficiency?
How to Ship Large Items on eBay
Freight Center
JANUARY 9, 2020
If you’re shipping large cargo too big for the traditional parcel carriers, then knowing how to ship large items on eBay offers your business a brand-new opportunity for exposure and profitability in the online space. The question of how to price freight listings plagues many businesses who want to ship large items on eBay.
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The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 1, 2015
The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments. The post How To Find a Great Freight Forwarder appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Is the freight forwarder a member of domestic or international shipping organizations?
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How To Find a Great Freight Forwarder
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 1, 2015
The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments. The post How To Find a Great Freight Forwarder appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Is the freight forwarder a member of domestic or international shipping organizations?
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The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 1, 2015
The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments. The post How to find a great freight forwarder appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Is the freight forwarder a member of domestic or international shipping organizations?
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SupplyOn
MAY 25, 2020
The challenge of general cargo: No short-term transport capacities available The situation is particularly difficult if the transported volumes are not full truckloads but general cargo or partial loads (less than truckload, LTL). As a result, the processes with the carriers that used to work well are no longer functioning.
Port and Maritime Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Finally Get More Attention
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 28, 2021
When terminals cannot move cargo, the costs can escalate quickly. A huge range of connected assets now exists, from cargo movement systems found in cranes to intelligent pumps, positioning, navigation, and timing systems (PNT), and vessels. Should we call the Maersk attack an OT-level attack or an IT-level attack?
Top Five Transportation Trends
Logistics Viewpoints
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
AI aids shippers in better understanding how to drive efficiencies without sacrificing service levels. Air cargo has rebounded with the capacity crunch. Air cargo is easier for predictive ETAs based on the network and speed of transportation when compared to ocean cargo. The final technology for TMS innovation is IoT.
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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations
ThroughPut
DECEMBER 3, 2019
You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. Even at some of the world’s best supply chains, redirecting chemicals and other products is a Herculean effort. In 2017, the U.S.
How to Plan for Common Disruptors in Ocean Freight
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
The major impact will be to hazardous cargo (majority of classes), with a hold on Xiamen port from August 1st to September 7th, including imports to Xiamen, exports from Xiamen, and transfers via Xiamen.
How to Ship: Oversized Cargo, Containers, and Parcels
Freightera
JUNE 8, 2022
Streamline Your Oversized, Undersized, and Container Cargo Shipping Processes by Following These 6 Tips. It’s not easy to move oversized cargo. Oversized Cargo Shipping Tips. Most carriers have time-based permits to transport oversized cargo so you should be fine in most cases. So what makes up oversized freight?
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Hanjin sends shippers scrambling…
NC State SCRC
JUNE 22, 2023
According to spokesmen, no Evergreen Line cargo will be loaded on the vessels operated by Hanjin and Hanjin cargo will not be allowed to load on the vessels operated by Evergreen Line. In such cases, the shipper will likely be reimbursed for charges properly and reasonably incurred via the cargo insurance provider.
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Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations
ThroughPut
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Ship Smarter: How to Avoid Bottlenecks in Your Global Operations. You can’t just turn around a giant cargo ship. Once cargo has shipped, there are no “backsies.” Everything from custom duties to cargo inspections can create bottlenecks within the supply chain. By Ali Hasan Raza. In 2017, the U.S.
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40 Amazon supply chain management pushes retail to the limit
Kinaxis
APRIL 26, 2017
by Alexa Cheater How to overcome the Amazon effect. Amazon is even entering the transportation space, signing agreements with the Air Transport Services Group and the Chinese government to enter into the freight cargo business – effectively cutting out the middleman. They’ve been called a competitor in every space.
How To Keep Your Supply Chain Moving Fast as Fuel Costs Rise
Elementum
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Manufacturers of everything from clothing and food to construction equipment are shipping more cargo than usual. Last year U.S. manufacturing experienced its highest quarterly growth since 2010.
Predict and Prevent Freight Damage with Ilya Preston
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 12, 2021
PAXAFE predicts adverse events through the supply chain to de-risk B2B shipments and enable intelligent cargo insurance. PAXAFE’s platform decreases cargo loss while improving operational efficiencies. Learn More About How to Predict and Prevent Freight Damage. About PAXAFE. Ilya Preston. Recent Podcasts About Trucking.
Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 16, 2022
.” Large metropolitan areas are increasingly regulating how, when, and where last mile deliveries can be made. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4] ”[6]. What’s Next? 6] Robert J.
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Innovation in the Supply Chain’s Last Mile
Enterra Insights
AUGUST 16, 2022
.” Large metropolitan areas are increasingly regulating how, when, and where last mile deliveries can be made. To address this challenge, Switzerland is developing an autonomous underground cargo system. ”[4] The Swiss vision will take some time to become a reality. .”[4] ”[6]. What’s Next? 6] Robert J.
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