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What is IMO? 850 567 Transmodal

What is IMO?

The International Maritime Organization, also known as the IMO, is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is in charge of regulating and promoting safety and security in the shipping industry in addition to protecting the marine environment. Its official name is the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The International Maritime Organization (IMO) was created…

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What Is General Average? 630 440 Transmodal

What Is General Average?

The concept of general average is a legal theory that dates back centuries and has its roots in maritime law. The notion behind the general average principle is that in the event of unforeseen and extreme occurrences, such as shipwrecks or hurricanes, all of the parties involved in a voyage should share in the losses…

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Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Region Alert

On March 18, 2023, CBP will deploy the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Region Alert enhancement to the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). This enhancement will provide an early notification to importers and their representative of goods that may have been produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang or XUAR) and may be excluded…

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What are INCO Terms? 2560 1438 Transmodal

What are INCO Terms?

International Commercial Terms, also known as INCO phrases, are a set of standardized terms that are used in international trade to specify the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in a more precise manner. When determining who is liable for the costs of shipping, insurance, and any other expenses connected to the movement of products, these…

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Logistics Market Update – January 2023 690 518 Transmodal

Logistics Market Update – January 2023

It’s feels like the pendulum has swung—from boom to bust. The last few years had segments of the industry beside themselves in glee as they raked in huge profits. But the boom is bust, and it’s time to stop swaggering. The party is over for ocean carriers especially, and they’re preparing for things to get…

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Airfreight Industry 630 440 Transmodal

Airfreight Industry

The industry of air freight, which is responsible for the shipment of commodities via aerial transport, is an essential part of the economy of the entire world. It is especially helpful in the transportation of high-value and time-sensitive commodities, such as electrical equipment, medications, perishable goods, and automobile parts, amongst other things. Large urban centers…

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Trade between US and Thailand 1920 615 Transmodal

Trade between US and Thailand

Trade between the United States and Thailand dates all the way back to the 19th century, and even today, it is an essential component of the relationship that exists between the two nations. The United States exported approximately $14 billion worth of products to Thailand in 2020, while the United States imported approximately $22 billion…

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What is a bill of lading? 1920 615 Transmodal

What is a bill of lading?

A bill of lading is a formal document that is used in the shipping industry as a receipt for the goods that are being transported. It offers evidence of the owner’s right to possess the items, as well as information regarding the terms of the shipment and the parties involved in the business transaction. When…

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Logistics Market Update – December 2022 630 440 Transmodal

Logistics Market Update – December 2022

News from around the global logistics industry: Earlier this month, a brand-new 24,004 teu carrier named the Ever Atop made its maiden voyage. It’s the world’s largest boxship — in terms of capacity — to date and is one of 10 new A24 carriers for Evergreen. It made its maiden voyage less than three-quarters full,…

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