Blog | CLN Worldwide

Nov 26, 2019
4 min

Who's Responsible for Signing a Dangerous Goods Declaration? Updated.

“Shippers Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD) for air transport not meeting the applicable provisions of ICAO technical instructions for the safe transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations is a direct breach of law and is subject to civic or criminal penalties.” [Srinivasan Raman via IMDG Code Compliance Center guest article] The consignor (shipper) must provide a declaration signature or designate a competent party with previous authorization to d

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Leah Barrier

Sep 27, 2019
4 min

Outsource Logistics

When Optimization Meets Customization to Create Streamlined Supply Chain Efficiency Eliminate all shipping and logistics. CLN has the ability to fully integrate into your systems and function as your in-house logistics and operations team. Leverage the contracts and experience of our global network and remove the overhead to manage. Let us explain. The inherent issues prevalent within the logistics industry as it currently sits, are the arduous levels of communication between

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Reverse Logistics. What Exactly Are We Talking About Here?

Leah Barrier

Sep 6, 2019
4 min

Reverse Logistics. What Exactly Are We Talking About Here?

When a niche embedded in an entire industry is estimated to reach over $600 billion within the next five years, we must ask ourselves, “why is it sitting on the backburner?” Let me explain. Reverse logistics is essentially the return of a product back to the manufacturer – in other words, fulfillment in reverse. The logistical movement and cruciality for optimized procedural implementation will indefinitely remain a constant, but this entire process is often overlooked and un

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Leah Barrier

Aug 9, 2019
2 min

3 Times Our Ops Team Saved the Day

In a prior statement made to Focus Media Group for an article released in their Business in Focus section, David Sitton, CLN Worldwide CEO and Co-Founder went on record to state, “We are fixers of the international logistics world. Unravelling problems entails finding solutions for stuck shipments, products halted for violating the terms of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), serious production delays due to supplier facility closures, and an abundance of other calamit

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Leah Barrier

Jun 28, 2019
2 min

Supply Chain Metamorphosis

While supply chain management predictions are digitized in nature, the automated progression may be closer than you think. Out-dated procedures are limiting end-to-end efficiency and clouding transparency. Enter automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive analysis to restructure the logistics and oversight of supply chain management on a comprehensive level. Over the next 10 years, fully optimized machines running self-regulating software could be expansivel

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Leah Barrier

Apr 18, 2019
4 min

Adapting to the New Supply Chain

There is an abrupt movement within the logistics and supply chain industry taking place in a quick and compounding manner. It seems to be clinging to the notion, adapt-or-fail. At the time of this article update we are experiencing a global pandemic (COVID-19). This unprecedented event is another invested interest raising the necessary stakes for your business to be flexible and always ready for the unimaginable. Transcending in theory, is the idea that cargo and the comprehe

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Blockchain Implementation is Closer than you Think

Leah Barrier

Mar 22, 2019
2 min

Blockchain Implementation is Closer than you Think

Last weeks IATA (International Air Transport Association) Symposium brought more than statistical air freight analysis and networking opportunities. Singapore peered into the inevitable future of billing and absorption costing with the launch of a blockchain-based accounting program for air cargo. Microsoft has developed this system with the intent of streamlining operational efficiencies along with comprehensive billing transparency updated in real-time via blockchain; minim

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How to Select a Top International Freight Forwarder

Leah Barrier

Mar 1, 2019
2 min

How to Select a Top International Freight Forwarder

Being a middle market or emerging growth company requires a dependable logistics partner to streamline your supply chain and to manage the end-to-end. Who can you trust to essentially eliminate the need for in-house departmental overhead? Every supply chain is different, down to each individual shipment. A day-in-day-out predictive model simply cannot be duplicated in this industry. Partnering with a knowledgeable freight forwarder connected to a global network is essential t

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"Ride Sharing" Freight Set to Expand Globally

Leah Barrier

Feb 22, 2019
2 min

"Ride Sharing" Freight Set to Expand Globally

Ridesharing apps and other electronically summoned Transportation Network Company’s (TNC) have been dabbling in the logistics and freight transport industry as of late. While the domestic expansion is not necessarily breaking news, an international addition and global reach would be. Uber Freight is currently in the tongue-and-cheek phase of introducing their international business model. While Uber is already an international company, their freight sector remains solely tied

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The Top 3 Air Freight Trends Coming in 2019

Leah Barrier

Jan 11, 2019
2 min

The Top 3 Air Freight Trends Coming in 2019

January is synonymous with goals, trends, and exuberant anticipation of the coming year. International air freight logistics is no different. Market volatility, Brexit negotiations, trade wars and impending tariff increases may all be highly visible, and despite the looming uncertainty, 2019 is still suggesting industry wide growth. We at CLN Worldwide have compiled a January list of air cargo trends we expect to make noise in 2019. 1. Automation and digitalization While auto

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Expanding Our International Freight Forwarding Reach to New York City

Leah Barrier

Jan 4, 2019
1 min

Expanding Our International Freight Forwarding Reach to New York City

We have decided to take our talents to The Big Apple. CLN Worldwide has officially expanded into New York City. Our office is located in Manhattan, with close proximity to Penn Station, allowing for an elastic approach to your global logistics needs. Having a flexible and expansive logistics partner streamlines your international supply chain efficiency almost instantaneously. Big City, Bigger Network With offices in Charleston (South Carolina), Charlotte (North Carolina), an

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Top 3 Predictions for the Healthcare Supply Chain

Leah Barrier

Dec 7, 2018
2 min

Top 3 Predictions for the Healthcare Supply Chain

2019 Edition. The ecosystem evolution within the supply chain is not only inevitable, but imperative. Conversely, optimization through collaborative efforts focused on industry leaders has recently introduced itself as the primary topic of communication within principal sectors of healthcare. What does this mean for the future? Impending process implementations for starters. Aside from the obvious, the below reflect predictive behaviors to be expected in response to market fa

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Leah Barrier

Nov 2, 2018
1 min

Global Project Management

Managing any project at an intricate level in any industry is not for the faint of heart. Freight management on a global scale involves specialized knowledge and an understanding of logistical complexities, with the ability to predict and adapt on a dimensional level. Partnering with a logistics provider who can confidently handle multifaceted project movements is essential to shipper peace of mind. CLN Worldwide is an industry leader in terms of project freight management kn

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Glacier Research, Climate Change, & Project Management - The Process

Leah Barrier

Oct 19, 2018
2 min

Glacier Research, Climate Change, & Project Management - The Process

“Scientist who assess the planet’s health see indisputable evidence that Earth has been getting warmer, in some cases rapidly. Most believe that human activity, in particular the burning of fossil fuels and the resulting buildup of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, have influenced this warming trend. In the past decade scientists have documented record-high average annual surface temperatures and have been observing other signs of change all over the planet: in the distribu

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The Future of Your Supply Chain is Automation & Robotics

Leah Barrier

Sep 7, 2018
2 min

The Future of Your Supply Chain is Automation & Robotics

Automation overview – How long before full implementation How robotics efficiently streamline supply chain production A heightened level of eagerness surrounds the logistics industry in regards to technological advances with an increased focus on automation. With the surge in ecommerce, distribution challenges are conversely on the rise, all while consumer needs for expedited convenience is becoming a global standard. The general confusion derived from the urgency (or lack th

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The Blockchain and the Supply Industry: A Closer Look

Randall Mardus

Jun 15, 2018
5 min

The Blockchain and the Supply Industry: A Closer Look

In our last blockchain post we went over what the blockchain is and how it works. But if you are reading this there are two more questions you want answered; how is it good for the supply chain industry and is it right for my business? This post will address the industry-wide question. For all the literature that exists on the blockchain, thus far the leading document about its potential impact on the supply chain industry is a 2018, 28-page white paper authored by DHL and Ac

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Navigate New Ocean Freight Industry Alliances Like a Pro

Carol Frachon

Jun 7, 2017
2 min

Navigate New Ocean Freight Industry Alliances Like a Pro

Rapid changes in the ocean freight industry have generated anxiety throughout the global supply chain, with shippers, ports and marine terminal operators facing uncertainty as new carrier alliances emerge in an industry-wide effort to cut excess vessel capacity and trim operating costs. Three new alliances, which include 11 of the world’s largest container shipping lines, became operational in April 2017. These alliances represent nearly 80 percent of global container trade a

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Air Freight Transportation Drives Value to Businesses

Carol Frachon

May 26, 2017
2 min

Air Freight Transportation Drives Value to Businesses

According to IATA, the managing agency for airfreight, 18.6 billion dollars of goods are transported through the air DAILY. In fact, global airfreight has become such a hot commodity the demand has increased by 14% in March of this year. At initial glance, air transportation seems expensive. But, when evaluating the supply chain comprehensively, in the end it can save you tons. From forecast planning to urgent needs, there are several reasons businesses decide on airfreig

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Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade

Carol Frachon

Apr 28, 2017
4 min

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade

Cranes and Construction: Factors to Consider & Tips of the Transport Trade From Singapore to Seattle, a familiar site looms against the skyline—cranes poised to complete towering buildings, bridges, roads. They come in all shapes and sizes, and are essential to most any construction project. The crane market is inextricably linked to the health of the construction industry—in this post, we take a look at international and domestic construction projections to get an idea of wh

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Carol Frachon

Mar 10, 2017
2 min

What's the final expense of this crane?

Do you know the FINAL expense of that crane? There is more to the price of a product than just the amount on the invoice. Many factors contribute to the final cost of the item. Time to Manage Process: There is no argument – time is money. And the time of your team affects the bottom line of your organization. Shipments that are poorly organized require additional time and input for all parties involved. Additional time can be lost while trying to obtain correct documentation,

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