Waste Classification Plan in China
August 15, 2019.
Logistics Publications
On July 1, 2019, Shanghai, China formally implemented a garbage classification plan. Citizens are still learning the definition and requirements of dry, wet and recyclable garbage. In China, sanitary landfill or even simple landfill are main ways to dispose garbage. However, these disposal methods occupy substantial land and pollute the environment by...
Read MoreBlockchain – The Future of Supply Chain
July 31, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In today’s world, managing the supply chain has become extremely complex. Most of the companies still use paper-based systems or traditional database management tools to manage trade and supply chain activities. Several individuals and entities are involved, but the same transaction might be available in multiple versions in...
Read MoreDubai’s DP World Acquires Canadian Terminal Fraser Surrey Docks
July 30, 2019.
Logistics Publications
A great project is in the making with steady steps towards evolution and practical implementation. DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, said on May 9th, 2019 it has agreed to buy Canadian marine terminal Fraser Surrey Docks from a Macquarie Group fund. Fraser Surrey Docks...
Read MoreInternal Audit to Meet New AEO Regulations
July 24, 2019.
Logistics Publications
China Customs Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is a concept under the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (SAFE Framework). It represents a Customs-to-Business partnership to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement of legitimate goods. In November 2018, China Customs published no. 177...
Read MoreIOT - Transforming the Logistics Industry
July 03, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In today’s fast-paced economy, the revolutionization of technology is a vital component of the logistics industry. The Internet of Things (IOT) is a device that allows for collaboration with other devices via the internet to transfer data without the need for human-to-human interaction. IOT aids in the ability...
Read MoreWhat's Next for LTL?
June 16, 2019.
Logistics Publications
There are pros and cons when using LTL as a shipping mode. Perhaps the simplest way to look at it is from a time vs. money perspective. Shipping via LTL is much cheaper than the full-truckload (FTL) alternative, but you sacrifice visibility and timeliness. Several indicators show that LTL is...
Read MoreWhat the IMO 2020 Entails
June 15, 2019.
Logistics Publications
The shipping industry has 11 months until the International Maritime Organization's Sulfur Regulations, commonly referred to as IMO 2020, takes effect. The shipping industry is one of the greatest contributors to pollution and carbon emissions on the planet. IMO 2020 will limit the sulfur content of ships’ oil and...
Read MoreThe Need for Cargo Insurance
June 14, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Carriers do not guarantee the safe delivery of cargo. There is always the possibility that cargo will be damaged during the transportation process. To make things worse, the carrier may not be responsible for the cargo loss or damage by the terms of the contract or as a matter...
Read MoreSelf-Driving Truck Company, TuSimple to Haul Mail for USPS
June 14, 2019.
Logistics Publications
Self-driving truck company TuSimple has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Postal Service to preform five round trips between their Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX distribution centers. This contract is supposed to take place over a two-week pilot program. The first run began on May 21, 2019 and is a...
Read MoreHow Logistics Automation is Helping Companies Meet Delivery Needs
June 11, 2019.
Logistics Publications
In recent years, consumers’ and business buyers’ delivery expectations have increased. Next day delivery is a new trend that many businesses are implementing to meet increasing business demands. Some ways logistics service companies meet such requirements is through the introduction of logistics automation through the use of different...
Read More"Systems are Currently Down"
June 10, 2019.
Logistics Publications, Tax Publications, Trade Publications
“Systems are currently down” is a common phrase. You might have seen or heard it before, maybe when ordering online or trying to get an ice cream at the drive-through. For many years, companies only had physical threats to worry about. However, new threats are always emerging. If...
Read MoreThe Belt and Road Forum Aims for a Better World
June 07, 2019.
Logistics Publications, Trade Publications
The Second Belt and Road Summit forum was held in Beijing to discuss Chinese President Xi Jinping’s signature infrastructure project that began in 2013 to rebuild ancient trading routes across Eurasia. When Xi Jinping visited Central Asia and Southeast in September and October of 2013, he raised the initiative of...
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