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Rail transport has emerged as one of the most dependable modes of transport in terms of safety. Trains are fast and the least affected by usual weather turbulences like rain or fog, compared to other transport mechanisms. Rail transport is better organised than any other medium of transport. It has fixed routes and schedules. Its services are more certain, uniform and regular compared to other modes of transport.

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Ocean freight rates are usually determined based on a number of charges, such as the cost per weight of goods and the space they take up. For instance, ocean freight typically costs around 50 cents per kilogram (kg)². Other charges that may be included in the freight rate include:

Insurance

Customs security surcharge

Container freight station (this applies to LCL consolidation only)

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The shipping contract is also an important part of the process you should know about. There are standard international shipping terms that govern ocean freight contracts. These are called Incoterms

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Ocean freight relies heavily on the services of third parties called freight forwarders. Freight forwarders usually mean a third-party individual or company who pick up your goods, properly arrange them to be loaded and onboard for shipping, and eventually correctly delivered to the final destination.

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FLC and LCL in the ocean freight services

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FLC and LCL in the ocean freight services

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When it comes to container shipping, there are essentially two types of shipping services that are available – LCL or FCL.
LCL means less than container load.
FCL means full container load.

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Ocean freight is the method of transporting goods through the sea. It is an important part of cross-border trade that lets people move massive amounts of goods.

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https://logistics.gatech.pa/en/services/trucking

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This document determines the terms and conditions of the contract of carriage by road, although it is not mandatory if neither party requires it. The waybill must include information related to the place and date of issue of the goods, name and address of the shipper and consignor (in case it is a different person), name and address of the carrier, place and expected date of delivery at destination, name and address of the consignee, number of packages, type of packaging....

This letter must be signed by both parties and it is necessary to issue three copies (one for the shipper, one with the goods and a third for the carrier).

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Within the road transport of goods, certain differences can be established according to the type of cargo to be transported. The different types of goods require different care in handling, both in loading and unloading and in stowage in the truck.

Bulk cargo transport

Transport of hazardous cargo

Transport of dry cargo

Transport of heavy cargo

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Disadvantages of motor freight transportation

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Disadvantages of motor freight transportation

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Irregular and unrealiable.

Unsuitable for long distances.

No uniformity in rates.

Limited speed.

Affected by weather.

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Advantages of motor freight transportation

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Advantages of motor freight transportation

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Speed for short and medium distances

Flexibility

Door-to-door service.

The implementation of road logistics is more agile, as it can be adapted to the needs of a specific load and route and allows to obtain a very tight price.

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The Main Stages of Motor Freight Transportation

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The Main Stages of Motor Freight Transportation

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Study of characteristics of specific cargo and client's wishes.

Selection and coordination of optimal transportation routes.

Preparation of the necessary set of accompanying documents.

Cargo handling: packaging, labeling, storage.

Loading operations.

Cargo insurance.

Monitoring the cargoes condition throughout the route.

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Long-haul trucking

Urban freight

Trucking in major logistics areas between the cities of Colon and Panama.

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" Motor freight carriers haul truckloads for freight brokers and are responsible for transporting over 70 percent of all freight moved in America! "

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Motor freight is a variety of truck freight that can range from manufactured, commercial or residential materials that otherwise cannot be shipped by carriers such as UPS or FedEx delivery trucks due to the size, volume and other factors pertaining to the freight.