Just-In-Time (JIT) production is a manufacturing philosophy focused on eliminating waste across the entire production process. By producing goods only in response to specific customer demand, JIT reduces excess inventory, lowers storage costs, and improves quality. This approach helps manufacturers deliver the right products at the right time while maintaining efficient, cost-effective operations.
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Logistic Industry
Artificial intelligence is reshaping logistics and shipping by replacing reactive processes with intelligent, data-driven systems. From warehouse automation and order fulfillment to container shipping and port operations, AI improves visibility, accelerates decision-making, and strengthens resilience across global supply chains. This article explores how AI is driving more predictive and efficient logistics management.
AI in Supply Chain Risk Management: Real-World Examples & Benefits
AI is redefining supply chain risk management by turning reactive processes into predictive, data-driven systems. From supplier risk scoring to real-time disruption alerts, artificial intelligence helps companies anticipate issues before they occur. This article explores real-world examples and key benefits of using AI to build smarter, more resilient supply chains.
Sea Freight Tracking
Every container owner, importer, exporter or freight forwarder needs to track their sea freight shipment. Tracking shipments help the logistics manager to know about the prior status of the containers, the exact location on the ocean, and the estimated time of departure and arrival (ETD and ETA). Sea freight shipment tracking is time-consuming for every importer, exporter, freight forwarder and container owner.
Port of Discharge and Port of Loading
This is a typical misunderstanding among traders regarding the distinction between the port of delivery and the port of discharge. Is there a distinction between the port of discharge and the delivery location? Is the location of delivery the same as the port of discharge?
What Is a Freight Charge?
When you transport your goods from one country to another, there is a fee you should pay for the whole transportation process. This is called Freight Charge or freight rate. So the shipper pays the money to the carrier. This fee changes for each shipment and depends on many different factors.
MSC Tracking in Canada
If you ship your goods by MSC containers, you certainly have some concerns about your cargo, as you should. You don’t know the ETA and the last status of your shipments, which can be a problem.
About Matson Freight
With its corporate headquarters in Honolulu, Hawaii, Matson, Inc. is a U.S.-based provider of transport services. The ticker for the corporation is “MATX” on the New York Stock Exchange.
Different Types of Marine Insurance and Insurance Policies
The subject of Marine Insurance is vast and encompassing; that is why there is a long list of different types…
What is Marine Insurance?
The term “insurance” can be called “Protection against future loss.” Another official title for insurance in logistics is “marine insurance,”…
What is Demurrage?
As any shipper knows, demurrage is a charge applied to containers left at the port or rail yard longer than…
What You Need to Know about Freight Forwarding Services
Freight forwarding services are an integral part of international trade and are responsible for getting cargo from Point A to…