GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2018

Shipping these products requires an extra level of care to ensure the products make it to their destination. Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport. Between May and June 2017, more than 90 percent of cargo thefts involved trucks.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 16, 2016

Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships. Lack of Terminal Space. Carrier Alliance Confusion.

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Resilinc

MARCH 5, 2024

Drought in China Impact on Supply Chain The Yangtze River Basin, home to Asia’s longest river, boasts a staggering annual cargo volume of over 3 billion tonnes. This drought impacted hydropower, disrupted shipping, and affected five million people in southern China, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 12, 2014

One of the fastest growing forms of cargo theft is deceptive pick-ups (aka fictitious pick-ups). Then the con artists offer low bids to freight brokers who handle shipping for numerous companies. Overall, cargo theft is on the rise , as FreightWatch International reported last week. Keep the cargo moving.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

So here are 10,000 words that prove, beyond any doubt, just how vast the global supply chain is: 1: Global ship traffic…from space. The ocean looks like a desolate place, until you see how active global shipping paths are. 2: The Life of a Shipping Container. 4: The Evolution of Global Shipping. 9: UPS Daily.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 6, 2018

Shippers need a way to mitigate risk of full truckload shipping , regardless of what promises a driver makes in casual conversation. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance. Download Here.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

The Shipping Container. Amazon Anticipatory Shipping. The Shipping Container, 1958. The shipping container changed shipping forever. Prior to the container, general cargo was a general mess, requiring a veritable Tetris game every time a ship was loaded. Anticipatory Package Shipping , 2013.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JUNE 17, 2014

Before a Cargo Claim Happens, Prepare a Plan: Part 1. Want more effective and efficient resolution of cargo claims? The first thing to know is that when freight is damaged or lost in transit, the initial burden is on the claimant to file a cargo claim with the carrier. Assert liability for the alleged loss, damage, or injury.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Transportation managers are spending upward of 80 percent of working hours just looking for available shipping capacity, reports Talking Logistics , reflecting a portion of companies that have not leveraged the power of a TMS. Get Your Free White Paper. How Surface Mode Shippers Can Compete in E-Commerce Logistics.

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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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TMC

JUNE 30, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. Two what-if scenarios created by the white paper illustrate the point. East versus West Coast ports. East Coast.

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TMC

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

In December, the Port of Los Angeles handled the largest container ship ever to call at a North American port. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. East and West Coast ports. East Coast.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 13, 2016

Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft? As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The post Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

GET YOUR FREE WHITE PAPER. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. 4) Computer vision Another set of eyes is always a bonus when moving cargo around the world – and this is especially true when those eyes are connected to state-of-the-art technology. The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2018

As explained by Todd Dills of Overdrive , the use of LTL shipping apps is experiencing a boom. Convoy has managed to secure an additional $185 million to develop its freight brokerage app further and once released, and it will accelerate the use of LTL shipping apps around the globe. Download White Paper.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It is fascinating to learn about the intricate processes required to move different items on cargo ships or cargo planes, then through the rigorous customs process. Related white papers: Global Shipping: Protecting the Value of Goods. I am particularly interested in this area of our business.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures. Cargo consolidation is a strategic option for many shippers—especially those with a lean supply chain or in a just in time environment.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures. Cargo consolidation is a strategic option for many shippers—especially those with a lean supply chain or in a just in time environment.

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TMC

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

The recent decision by Japan’s three largest container companies to merge their shipping operations is yet another symptom of the volatility that is roiling the freight business. K” Line, MOL, and NYK are the three Japanese ship lines that are consolidating. Deciding whether to ship cargo via the U.S. Labor unrest in U.S.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Maritime Informatics is the application of information systems to increasing the efficiency, safety, sustainability of the world’s shipping industry. Prerequisite is also that the participants in major supply chain networks agree on ways for identifying the cargo being transported, with different levels of granularity.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2018

Implementing an e-commerce shipping strategy may lead to problems with visibility, channel isolation, delays in fulfillment, poor returns management, international trade issues and more. Additional ways shippers can ensure the right customer experience, reports UniShippers.com , include: Make shipping seamless. Download White Paper.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships. Lack of Terminal Space. Carrier Alliance Confusion.

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TMC

DECEMBER 8, 2016

When the expanded Panama Canal opened this June, a new set of routes became available for shippers and beneficial cargo owners (BCOs). These enterprises are no longer reliant on the Suez Canal route for shipping freight on Post-Panamax container vessels to the United States. Is your supply chain make-to-order, make-to-stock, or both?

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 29, 2016

Another valid concern about larger vessels is that a ship carrying 18,000 to 19,000 TEUs will need about 100 acres of terminal within the port to carry out efficient operations. By the time an expansion may be completed, it may be operationally obsolete because of even larger ships. Lack of Terminal Space. Carrier Alliance Confusion.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

WHITE PAPER] The Complete Guide to Freight & Transportation Accounting. If you are looking to better understand how transportation costs fit into your business and make better informed decisions to wrangle ever increasing transportation costs, this white paper is for you. Download the Free White Paper Here.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Mexico Shipping Series Part 3: Transportation Success is More than a Low Rate per Mile.Transportfolio by C.H. Our white paper, Supply Chains: Where to Find the Biggest, Fastest Transportation Savings , is just one example and it offers multiple ways to save. A heavy equipment company focuses on claims. The post U.S./Mexico

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

JANUARY 20, 2015

What’s probably the number one reason shippers avoid transporting their cargo by air? When considering the cost of a modal shift to air cargo, keep in mind that the freight cost is only one component of the equation. Don’t forget that shipping by air is not a one-size-fits-all option. You guessed it: Cost. Next Flight Out.

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TMC

JANUARY 5, 2017

As reported recently by Supply Chain Management Review ( SCMR ), the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association (PMA) is analyzing container dwell time at all 12 international container terminals in the San Pedro Bay area. Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port.

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Shipping Gazette Daily News. One of the most comprehensive daily summaries, and by far the leading Asian-based summary, China’s Shipping Gazette provides daily information about carriers, forwarders and technology. Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Logistics Management.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

DECEMBER 1, 2015

And the canal was too small for the Post-Panamax vessels, which carry two to three times as much cargo as the ships that currently squeeze through the Panama Canal. football fields, make up about 16% of the global container fleet but carry 45% of the container cargo. The Post-Panamax vessels, which are the length of four U.S.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MAY 26, 2015

However, that may not be the case when shipping your cargo. When it comes to quickly getting what you want, when you want it, there is no service better than air charter for your cargo. The Positive Side of Air Charter Service. And remember, when all else fails, you can take to the air, on your terms.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

Goods in’ depots are unlikely to receive mislabelled freight, while incorrect shipping details could result in cargo ending up at the wrong delivery address. However, if the information on labels or paperwork is incorrect, putting them inside the cargo makes no difference. Labeling mishaps cost time, money and resources.

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RFgen

AUGUST 7, 2013

Download the white paper, Got a License Plate for that Pallet? A license plate can refer to any entity that can be identified with a unique serial number, including pallets, shipping containers or trucks. One of the most advanced forms of barcode scanning technology in use today is RFgen’s license plating software.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

And if you’ve ever shipped something internationally, you realize just how many things could go wrong while goods are in transit. That’s where cargo insurance comes in. To clear up these confusions, this post will explain key cargo insurance information and how it can help mitigate your shipping risks.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

“This would increase the complexity of route planning and make more difficult the quest to eliminate empty back hauls as the number of shipping points increases and the number of shipments out of more rural locations increases,” explains Skip Berry in an article published by Clarkston Consulting. This is known as “dropshipping.”

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2016

For other products, the cost savings of shipping through the Panama Canal will likely outweigh the extra time in transit. These observations—along with the thoughts and insights shared in previous blog posts ( first post , second post , and third post )—came from the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H.

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Arena Solutions

JANUARY 3, 2022

Effective supply chain collaboration is critical to ensure quality products are shipped to customers on time. In the case of natural disasters and other regional incidents—having multiple suppliers across different geographical locations lessens the impact of closed ports, canceled cargo flights, and other supply chain logistics issues.

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