Duplicate payments on invoices occur far more frequently than most organizations realize. According to Concur.com, a typical small business processes approximately 450...
Mark Franklin, Operations Director, DA-Desk

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Duplicate Invoice Payments Need Not Happen!
The Burden of Administration
Administrative tasks, especially those with a compliance-related element, can be a significant yet unquantified cost burden for companies.
Outsourcing in the Shipping Industry
The maritime industry is no stranger to the concept of outsourcing, Ship management is a prime example, where ship owners have outsourced the management of their vessels...
How to Benchmark and Reduce Port Cost Spending
Approximately 15% of your voyage expenses are taken up by port call related costs, therefore the importance of optimizing the cost effectiveness of this part of the...
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Need a Port Cost Estimate? Simple, Just Google the Tariff.
Or maybe not. Port costs and tariffs are not as straightforward as you may think. As your marine accountant or disbursement controller may tell you, calculating it can...
Does Size Really Matter?
Of course, it does! At least, when it comes to the size of a vessel and the impact on the port costs.
Often, very little consideration is taken of the specifications of...