Ascent Global Logistics Blog
Please be advised that the Commodity Classification Standards Board (CCSB) has released a Notice of Disposition outlining the proposed amendments considered at the public meeting on June 8, 2021. Dispositions resulting in amendments to the National Motor Freight Classification© (NMFC©) will be published in a supplement to the NMFC unless reconsideration is granted.
Using a transportation management system (TMS) as a centralized repository for logistics activities can produce many benefits for shippers. By partnering with a dedicated team of experts to assist with logistics management, shippers can save time and money due to increased control, improved transparency and streamlined processes.
Regardless of how much industry experience you have, determining freight classification and staying in line with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s (NMFTA) rules can be frustrating, especially if you get it wrong.
Many fireworks are classified as dangerous goods, also known as hazardous materials (HazMat). It’s no surprise that the transportation process for dangerous goods, such as fireworks, is drastically different compared to general cargo.
Leveraging technology within supply chain management seems like a logical approach; however, many businesses still manage shipments manually, which can drastically reduce visibility due to the lag time of manual updates and responses from a customer service team.
At a Glance:
- Consumers have purchased a record number of goods, especially in home and lifestyle categories.
- Quarantine has drastically limited spend on services, events and vacations.
- Government stimulus has provided U.S.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) developed the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This voluntary program called on members of the trade community to help Customs develop guidelines to strengthen supply chain security worldwide.
The annual shipping season for seasonal products, such as flowers, plants and produce, typically begins in the early spring months and continues through summer. As there is much to understand about the ins and outs of seasonal shipping, our logistics experts have compiled a list of the top six things that shippers need to know.