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The management of the international shipping process without the proper tools can be time-consuming and costly. Every country and declaration type can vary in terms of necessary documentation, format, rules, and procedures. The lack of standardization among countries can be challenging for export managers, however the use of a TMS can expedite the export compliance […]

While regulatory issues, record-keeping and data security take up a lot of time and thought, they’re just a portion of what goes into shipping and supply chain management. It’s easy to overlook the physical work performed in warehouses and how a good Transportation Management Solution (TMS) can save your warehouse employees time and make their

Artificial Intelligence, including modern large language models (LLMs), are becoming increasingly popular in business. These models are trained using extensive databases. In the case of general LLMs such as ChatGPT, the training data is “as much publicly available text data as possible”, and in the case of business-specific AI, the training data may be more

While the shipping industry is constantly evolving, and new challenges may have emerged, it’s crucial for Compliance Officers to stay up-to-date with the latest regulations and best practices in the shipping and logistics sector.   Regulatory Compliance Navigating a complex web of federal, state, and international regulations governing shipping, including customs laws, trade restrictions, and

Globalization means it’s becoming increasingly common for companies to work with international partners. As an organization expands and gets partners worldwide, they’re faced with the challenge of complying with an increasingly long list of regulations, including the EAR, BAFA, UK Export Control Act, and ITAR. Keeping track of these individual regulations is not easy. Still,

Innovative Platform Increases Real-Time Visibility, Accelerates Shipment Execution and Automates Export & Hazmat Compliance DALLAS, TX, USA, August 22, 2023/ — Verizeal, a provider of collaborative shipping solutions, proudly announced the general availability of its innovative cloud-based shipping and logistics solution platform, revolutionizing the global logistics landscape. With a focus on seamless transportation and digital documentation operations,

The primary advantage of a blockchain compared to a traditional ledger or ERP system is that it provides a way for all parties involved in a transaction to review the flow of information. With traditional systems, each person can see the current status of a payment or a shipment but not how the record got

The last few years have been tumultuous ones for the logistics industry. Shipping managers have had to overcome a variety of obstacles and disruptions to the supply chain. Technological and political changes have created a more complex and quickly changing global market. These conditions mean that export managers must be able to adapt and remain

Lithium batteries are found in a variety of devices, including laptops, cell phones, and cameras. While the use of these types of batteries is considered safe, when products with lithium batteries need to be shipped, there are several considerations that must be taken. There is a huge global shipping exchange for lithium batteries—the U.S. alone

In the world of supply chain management, one aspect that often determines the success of your operations is the choice of your shipping carrier. The significance of this choice extends far beyond the mere delivery of packages. The right shipping carrier is an integral part of your overall business strategy, affecting your customer satisfaction rates,