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LTL PRICING AND THE NMFC
The less-than-truckload (“LTL”) trucking industry has been moving toward new pricing methodologies. The National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) has reclassified hundreds of articles with density-based classifications and major changes are coming in just a few months that will have widespread impact on shipping practices, freight rates and charges. Panelists representing the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, a major LTL carrier and LTL shipper will tell you what you need to know and should do to prepare for these changes.
TRANSPORTATION & RISK MANAGEMENT 2024
Have you ever examined the real risks from events, accidents, theft, freight loss or damage or cyber-attacks that could interrupt your supply chain and your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks? All too often people don’t do this and there can be serious surprises.
This workshop will review the scope of coverage and basic differences between insurance for loss or damage to property, injury to persons, who is the “insured” and what risks can be insured. Panelists will discuss cargo legal liability insurance, broker “contingent” liability insurance, shipper interest cargo insurance, fraud and deceit insurance and cyber insurance policies and endorsements.
The panelists will also provide suggestions for the policies and coverage you need to have and what you should require from your transportation service providers to protect your interests.
CLAIMS & LOSS PREVENTION 2024
In this CCPAC and T&LC Virtual Workshop a team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide practical advice for anyone that moves freight, whether it is TL or LTL. You do not want to miss this workshop as key loss prevention methods will be discussed.
Topics will include:
Canada and Mexico are our largest trading partners and thousands of cross-border shipments move every day. This workshop will cover current procedures and documentation requirements for U.S. exports and imports, how to avoid delays and potential problems in cross-border trucking, as well as cargo claims, liability limitations, time limits and cargo insurance under U.S., Canadian and Mexican law and bills of lading. Discussion will also include border security programs like CTPAT, Mexico’s OEA Security Program and Canada’s Partners in Protection (PIP) certification
For years we have been seeing “Made in China” labels on all sorts of goods, but things are changing. Political, environmental, social and labor conditions, quotas, tariffs and duties, as well as rising costs for shipping are causing importers to look elsewhere. And American manufacturers and producers would like to sell “Made in the U.S.A.” products and intellectual property in foreign markets, but often run into complicated restrictions.
If you have any involvement at all in international trade, exporting, or importing you don’t want to miss this TLC virtual workshop and learn about:
Freight claims involving items and materials intended for human consumption and related products typically involve a myriad of different laws, regulations and practices. Our panel of experts will cover loss and damage claims for processed food items, fresh fruits and vegetables and food-related items such as containers and packaging materials. Topics include problems relating to temperature controlled shipments, missing or broken seals upon delivery, unexplained breaks in the chain of custody, exposure of food and related products to possible adulteration or contamination by foreign substances and salvage.
Freight charges may be “buried” in your cost of sales, but they can make a significant difference in your bottom line. Many large and sophisticated shippers negotiate formal contracts with their rates and discounts, but others usually get a rate – over the phone or in an email – from a carrier or broker. Unfortunately, few people really understand the basics of carrier pricing.
In this Virtual Workshop subject matter experts will explain:
In this CCPAC and TL&C Virtual Workshop a team of Certified Claims Professionals will provide practical advice for anyone who deals with claims for loss and damage. The workshop is designed to provide a broad overview of the claims process. This is a unique opportunity to see a panel of freight claims experts discussing many of the topics that are found in the landmark text, Freight Claims in Plain English (4th Ed.).
Topics will include:
Insurance policies come in many sizes, shapes and colors, but they only have one thing in common – expensive premiums. Have you ever examined the real risks from accidents, theft, freight loss or damage or other events that could interrupt your supply chain and your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks? All too often people don’t do this and there can be serious surprises and consequences. The panel of experts will explain the different insurance products that are available, what they cover and what they don’t and give their suggestions as to what coverage you may need and require from your service providers to protect your interests.
Cyber risk is a major concern in the transportation and logistics space. This workshop will include an overview of the most common cyber-attacks seen in the transportation space, an overview of the costs associated with a cyber incident, key terms and technologies, and real-world best practices that can be put in place immediately to help reduce cyber risk exposure to organizations.
The presenter will also discuss how cybersecurity can be included in the due diligence phase to help reduce third-party risk.
Why should you be worried about security? Transportation theft, pilferage and other events that disrupt the supply chain cost shippers and carriers millions of dollars every year. Leading experts will discuss:
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By popular demand the Transportation & Logistics Council will be presenting another Freight Claims Q&A. Our panel of subject matter experts will once again tackle the day-to-day tough situations faced by transportation and claims professionals.
Insurance policies comes in many sizes, shapes and colors, but they only have one thing in common – expensive premiums. Have you ever examined the real risks from accidents, theft, freight loss or damage that could hurt your business? Have you ever read through your insurance policies to see whether they really address those risks?
This workshop will cover:
Experts will explain the kinds of insurance products that are available, what they cover and what they don’t, and give their recommendations as to what coverage you need to have and require from your service providers to protect your interests.
Some of the most common disputes among shippers, brokers and carriers involve freight charges, but few people understand the laws, regulations and basic principles that govern the responsibility and liability for payment of transportation services. Panelists will discuss the bill of lading terms (prepaid, collect, bill to third party), issues when freight forwarders, brokers or 3PL’s are involved – the “double payment” problem, time limits for disputed claims, freight pre-audit, post-audit and payment services, and legal liability of shippers, consignees and intermediaries.
Canada and Mexico are our largest trading partners and thousands of cross-border shipments move every day. This workshop will cover the differences between the laws and regulations governing shipments to and from our neighbors as well as the practices and procedures that you need to know to ensure an efficient supply chain for these goods and avoid potential problems. Panelists will cover cargo liability under U.S., Canadian and Mexican law and bills of lading, the rules governing Canadian and Mexican carriers operating in the U.S., and discuss subjects like cargo insurance, documentation and customs duties.
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TLC’s 51st Annual Conference
March 17-19, 2025
Hilton Houston – Post Oak by the Galleria
Houston, TX
