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The First Steps of Necessary Federal Maritime Commission Changes

Freightos

Long before there were trucks, trains, and planes, there were ships. Most importantly, they unlocked global trade. Freight has not been impervious. Modes of transportation and communication evolved, culminating today in instant-gratification last-mile/last-touch, in a world of one-hour delivery and online bookings.

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Keep Your Cargo Out of Danger: Best Practices for Transportation Risk Management

CH Robinson Transportfolio

When importing or exporting, you must understand the various types of risks your cargo could face and how you can help protect the value of the goods shipped globally. The most common method used to protect the value of goods from physical damage, theft, or other calamity is the purchase of cargo insurance.

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The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

TMC

According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), China hopes that the numerous transportation projects that fall under the new Silk Road umbrella will increase the value of the country’s cross-border trade by $2.5 It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road.

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The New Silk Road: Have You Evaluated Your Freight Options?

TMC

According to The World Economic Forum (WEF), China hopes that the numerous transportation projects that fall under the new Silk Road umbrella will increase the value of the country’s cross-border trade by $2.5 It’s also important to have access to local expertise when evaluating ways to shift freight to the new Silk Road.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20-24, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Paragon Software Systems Ensures Drivers Follow Optimized Transport Plans with Paragon Waypoint Mapping. LOG-NET announces release of Next Generation Global Transportation Management with its version 8.0. January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. Lineage Logistics Announces Strategic Partnership with BluJay Solutions.

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How to Manage Supply Chains as a Manufacturer with Automation and AI

Locus Robotics

AI and ML can be applied to inventory management, demand forecasting, freight route planning, and much more. For example, software systems that share data about inventory levels, supplier data, and purchase order history can automatically generate a purchase order when the material reaches the reorder point.

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What’s Your Plan if There’s a West Coast Port Strike?

CH Robinson Transportfolio

Consider moving critical products via air freight and/or using a sea-air option to minimize the impact of increased costs. Think about advancing critical purchase orders so product arrives at destinations in a timely manner before June 30 (the end of the ILWU contract). USWC Vancouver or Prince Rupert. inland points.