In the world of logistics and freight forwarding, almost anything can be shipped from its origin to a destination. But different types of cargo require different methods of transportation. This blog goes over some common cargo categories, like general cargo, bulk cargo, and special cargo.
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The cost of doing business in the freight forwarding industry can be significant at times, especially since freight rates are still quite high, and extra added costs are the last thing any freight forwarding company needs. However, there are many types of port charges that are also an unavoidable part of shipping, and those costs can accumulate easily.
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The shipping process involves multiple parties, and is long and arduous. Therefore, shipments always run into the risk of being damaged during transportation. From unpredictable weather conditions down to the smallest human error, there is a lot of room for error.
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What is a POA shipping document? How do you obtain one? What information is required on the POA document? Who can authorize a POA? Is a POA necessary in the shipping process? These are all questions that this blog answers.
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Spot freight rates fluctuate depending on multiple participants in the market, such as suppliers, distributors, and brokers, so how should you get better spot quotes?
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