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Accessorial charges in transportation are fees levied by freight transportation carriers for services that go beyond standard pick-up and delivery. Accessorial charges or accessorial fees are usually applied when there is a need for additional labor, equipment, time, or fuel. Accessorial fees are included in the schedule of fees or rules tariffs published by freight transportation service providers. Accessorial charges in transportation are most common in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, but they also apply for small parcel, full truckload (FTL), and intermodal shipments.

3PL stands for third-party logistics, which is the process of outsourcing logistics management activities to an organization specializing in solutions across the end-to-end supply chain network. Third-party logistics providers specialize in supply chain operations like transportation and warehousing that can be customized to meet customer needs based on market conditions.

Food logistics involves creating processes and strategies for shipping food and food ingredients, focusing on maintaining food safety and quickly shipping perishable items. It includes three main areas: transportation, storage, and distribution. Proper food logistics is crucial to ensure food arrives in good quality, reducing waste and the risk of food-borne illnesses.

Vietnam's vegetable, flower and fruit industry needs strong changes from production to trade promotion to increase value and develop brand, heard a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8.

The role of logistics in the Vietnamese economy is becoming increasingly important, yet the development of this sector has not matched the country’s potential and advantages. The shortage of human resources, especially high-quality workforce, and a lack of infrastructure connectivity are two major bottlenecks hindering the development of Vietnam’s logistics services.

Vietnamese enterprises adapt to green logistics trend