How to create a more sustainable supply chain? Your full guide
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How to create a more sustainable supply chain? Your full guide

In a context of growing environmental awareness, companies are seeking to create more sustainable supply chains. Indeed, the environmental and social impact of product production and distribution has become a major issue for consumers, businesses and governments. 

The environmental impact of supply chains cannot be underestimated, accounting for over 80% of a consumer company's emissions. Current supply chain models are no longer sustainable, not only because of their impact on the environment, but also because of the growing economic disadvantages. With this in mind, this article outlines the different steps to creating a more sustainable supply chain and the benefits it can bring to business and the environment.

That's why you need a service provider committed to a sustainable supply chain, such as DocShipper, that takes into account the environmental, social and economic impacts of every step in its supply chain.

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An outline of frequent shipment and logistic procedures.

Shipping is the act of transporting inventory from one destination to another involving numerous complex procedures that require a high performing logistics system. The article below will further explain the several different steps involved in international shipping and different services available for various shipping orders. 

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Door to Door Shipping
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All you need to know about door to door shipping from China

In the last few decades China has become a manufacturing hub for anything you can think of, there are many suppliers producing goods that are shipped to different parts of the world with the help of logistics companies and mediators. In this article, we will look at what is door to door shipping. We will see in depth how the whole shipment process goes about from the first point of contact when a client creates an order till the time of delivery. A comprehensive look will also be given into the world of logistics through this concept of door to shipping. We will also look into the complex aspects involved and many other aspects to provide you an overall 3D view of the Door to Door shipping concept.

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LCL shipping
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LCL Shipping | Groupage [Less Than Container Load – FULL GUIDE]

All shippers reach a certain point in the shipping process where they must take a decision about which type of container to use, what are the inner dimensions of the container and what could be the integration center. Well, at that point , they definitely realize  it's the moment to make the decision about LCL transport as a way to ensure their shipment.

If you fall into this category and happens to ship a small amount of goods, check this article to see all of your LCL shipments details and procedures. This guide details what you need to know about costs, time, comparisons with other shipping methods, and more.

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How to choose the best fright forwarder in China
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How to choose the Best Freight Forwarder in China?

As we all know, if you want to obtain anything at a reasonable price, you should check in China. China nowadays serves as an international market for importing a wide range of goods, from paper clips to major parts of a rocket. The number of items available is growing more and more, like the importance and size of each containment. As a result, you need to choose the best freight forwarder in China to ensure that the products arrive in good condition. The chosen firm would rather be executive and have prior expertise forwarding various products to multiple vendors.

If you're looking for the greatest China freight forwarder, you've come to the right place. In this article, we'll go through everything you need to know about choosing the best freight forwarder in China for your imports.

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Shipping fees, Everything you need to know
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Shipping fees, Everything you need to know

Consider receiving your shipment's invoice and seeing a bigger amount than you anticipated. A few additional fees have been added to your order for some reason. You either get that familiar sinking feeling, or you get angry. The truth is that there are several fees that shippers may not be aware of when booking cargo. In the long run, these fees might pile up, resulting in greater overall expenditures and, inevitably, dissatisfied clients. However, if you are aware of these potential fees when you are planning your logistics, you will have a far lower risk of finding unexpected costs in your final freight shipping bill.

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FI The Impacts of the Covid Pandemic on Shipping from China
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The Impacts of the Covid Pandemic on Shipping from China

Mostly with international shipping at the front line of trade and reliant on transportation and human interaction, the outbreak of COVID-19 has had a material impact on the shipping industry, both directly and indirectly. The activities of freight forwarders and related businesses, such as terminals and ports, have been hampered as a result of personnel being advised not to travel or report to work. Increased demand for goods and raw materials, and thus the need for shipment, has resulted in higher freight rates. The relatively positive performance of overall average trade, however, masks significant differences across products, economic sectors, and trading relationships. The early 2020 trade collapse did not affect all products equally. Business impacts on specific products, services, and trading partners present a very different picture, as well as created pressures on specific sectors and supply chains that were much more pronounced.

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