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Transport carriers employ a number of workers to fill their trucks. Among such workers are freight brokers and dispatchers. It is not difficult to confuse these two terms as they perform similar tasks. However, they are very different. In this article, we will explain the differences between a freight broker and a dispatcher as well as their functions. What Is...

Persistent Challenges in the Panama Canal Due to Low Water Levels

Publicado el 21 September 2023

The Panama Canal faces significant and ongoing disruptions in its maritime supply chain due to limitations in traffic...

Laura Maersk Sets Sail on Methanol Power: A Green Milestone

Publicado el 21 September 2023

A momentous occasion unfolded in Copenhagen as Maersk christened the Laura Maersk, the first in a series of...

Driving the Digital Revolution in International Trade: FIT Alliance’s eBL Declaration

Publicado el 21 September 2023

In a collaborative effort to accelerate digital transformation in the realm of international trade, the FIT Alliance, comprising...

Changes in the Shipping Industry: Capacity Reduction and Its Implications

Publicado el 21 September 2023

In an increasingly digitally interconnected world, the maritime transportation industry is undergoing significant transformations. One of the most...

US-Mexico Cross-Border Trade: Heading Towards a Trillion in 2028

Publicado el 31 August 2023

Commercial relations between the United States and Mexico are reaching unprecedented heights, with an exchange that has surpassed...

Three Maritime Operators Embrace the Challenge of Net Zero Emissions

Publicado el 31 August 2023

The maritime industry is taking a bold step toward a more sustainable future as three leading maritime operators...