The most economical way to export goods overseas is by using ocean shipping and logistics involved in moving cargo from the manufacturer to the docks, onto the ship, and across the ocean to the intended destination. Further logistic planning involves removing the...
The drayage services in the logistics planning for intermodal shipping is a vital part of the overall shipping process. Drayage involves the movement of freight over small distances usually directly from the ship or port storage to a warehouse, train, or truck...
The transportation of hazardous materials in the United States amounts to about 817,000 shipments daily and includes over 5.4 million tons of material shipped. This is equal to about 300 million shipments and over 2 billion tons of hazardous cargo per year and in...
In the international shipping industry and commercial trade, there is often the need for long-term storage of goods and materials. This storage can be used for goods waiting to export or for products that have arrived from overseas and have not moved forward in the...
