Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Successful goal-setting is a necessity for Freight Agents to run prosperous businesses. If you perform a web search on the “ Fresh Start Effect ”, you’ll find a lot of articles and studies on the impact that a Fresh Start Date has on goal setting. This is a designation set aside for Agents that hit production goals in a calendar year.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 27, 2024

If you’re considering a flatbed trailer for your shipment, how do you know which one is best for your freight? This article will help you answer just that. Read on to better understand the different kinds of flatbed trailers that are available so you can make an informed decision on which one your freight needs.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Do you ever think about what would happen if your very best customer for whatever reason stopped moving freight with you? Many Freight Agents found the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic a cold reminder of why they should always be sales prospecting for new business. Some Freight Agents’ businesses completely failed.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Freight is always on the move, every single day, seven days a week, 24/7. There are different types of ways to move freight, whether it’s shipping international, drayage, truckload, or intermodal, all have different paths to the same destination. But what about those last-minute shipments or freight that has a quick turnaround?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container shortages and sky-high freight rates have spared no enterprise, regardless of its scale.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? As a Freight Agent, this is where you can come in as a valuable resource for your shipper and carrier relationships.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 15, 2020

What are the biggest contributors to freight spend? Is it freight pricing models, capacity constraints, lackluster carrier density or something else? And while leveraging a freight rate index or ocean import data to lower detention risk , the sheer size of the supply chain makes management difficult at best.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 25, 2023

With the rapid development of self-driving technology, autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality, and their impact on freight transportation is immense. One of the primary advantages of autonomous vehicles in freight transportation is the potential for improved safety.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices . Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. Freight prices have climbed over 500% in the last year. .

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ShipLilly

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As customers and shippers search for ways of sidestepping the minefield of logistical problems that are so commonplace in the industry today, the freight forwarder is more essential than ever before. This article explores some of the benefits of working with a freight forwarder.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 20, 2023

Freight is always on the move, every single day, seven days a week, 24/7. There are different types of ways to move freight, whether it’s shipping international, drayage, truckload, or intermodal, all have different paths to the same destination. But what about those last-minute shipments or freight that has a quick turnaround?

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 23, 2022

If you’re a large-scale manufacturer, getting liquid freight transported in bulk is a non-negotiable complexity. Bulk transportation, especially liquid freight, has its challenges and may seem daunting. What Is Bulk Transportation For Liquid Freight? Complexities Of Bulk Transportation For Liquid Freight.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances. For a new or small business, it can be a daunting task to take on a freight forwarder for the first time.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Dedola Global Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

One of the most cost-effective methods is to use ocean freight export. Around 90% of global commerce depends on ocean freight export. In this article, we have shared everything you need about ocean freight export. What Is Ocean Freight Export? Ocean freight is a method of transporting goods over the sea.

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MTS Logistics

MAY 6, 2024

I used to work with freight forwarders, ocean carriers, and NVOCCs (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers). Competitive Rates One of my responsibilities was collecting rates from the market including ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs. For the differences between freight forwarders and NVOCCs, please read this article.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Many of us in the business relate to freight as “money”.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 15, 2021

What is Freight Shipping? . If you’re managing a business, understanding freight shipping should be at the top of your to-do list. Since there are many different types of freight shipping, the best mode will depend on your hauling needs. In this article, familiarize yourself with: . Benefits of freight shipping .

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Freight is a common enough occurrence to make it a term brought up in everyday speech. In short, freight is (usually) heavy cargo transported by air, sea, or ground. Goods that are too large or heavy to be shipped by a parcel service such as the USPS are considered freight. . Anything heavier than 150 lbs is considered freight.

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MTS Logistics

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

For example: The global GDP growth rate for 2021 was 6.02%, a 9.1% According to a recent article, Maersk Line is expecting container volumes to drop by 4% in 2023 globally, while their previous forecast was 2.5%. increase from 2020. The global GDP growth rate for 2022 was 3.08%, a 2.94% decline from 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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Freightera

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A hazmat label warning of dangerous goods When it comes to hazmat — short for hazardous materials — in ground freight shipping, transparency isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. Training and equipped handling Not all drivers are allowed to handle any kind of freight.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Freight shipping is, in short, shipping in large quantities and in this article, we will help you figure out the best shipping solution for your needs. We will cover the basics of freight shipping: What is freight? What are different modes of freight transportation? What documents do you need for freight shipping?

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) companies that offer cross dock freight solutions can help you keep your product moving throughout peak season and beyond. In this article, we’ll examine some of the key benefits of 3PL cross docking. What are 3PL cross dock freight solutions? Cross docking helps with late appointments.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2022

One of the most cost-effective methods is to use ocean freight export. Around 90% of global commerce depends on ocean freight export. In this article, we have shared everything you need about ocean freight export. What Is Ocean Freight Export? Ocean freight is a method of transporting goods over the sea.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. Indicator 2: Freight Spend Seems to Be Spiraling Out of Control. Another indicator of switching from in-house to managed logistics transportation services is expanding freight spend. Take an example.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2021

Freight capacity demand continues to congest delivery schedules, putting global supply chains in a state of strain today. What’s covered in this article: Port congestion exacerbating capacity shortage. This extraordinarily high demand for freight capacity has caused freight prices to increase as well.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. In this article, you learn what the RESL Index is, what it may tell various freight market participants, and what the RESL Index can do for each freight market participant.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? According to the Shanghai index (SCFI) , freight is around $2,900 for twenty-foot containers (TEUs), almost three times the $1,000 registered in the first week of January 2020 and 3.6 In essence, all these factors add up to increased pressure on short-term freight rates.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

During the holiday shopping season, sky-high ocean freight rates are major contributors that will strain the industry and shoppers alike. Other intermittent bottlenecks such as port shutdowns and freight policy changes will add to the shipping industry’s woes. The Rippling Effect of the Covid-19 Pandemic and Other Shipping Challenges.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

If You’re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You’ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience. You’re shipping freight and you’re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For example, online shopping will grow faster than expected, and consumer behavior may shift in response to ongoing pandemic-related challenges. To help shippers prepare, we will examine contributing factors that will play a significant role in the 2021 truckload freight market. Tips for Controlling Truckload Freight Costs in 2021.

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Freightos

JANUARY 4, 2018

The Digital Freight Ecosystem. Part 2: What’s Bringing Freight Online. In the first part of this article , Dr. Schreiber observed that freight is still largely offline and examined why freight digitalization has been so complicated. . Bringing Freight Online In The Carrier Space. Which makes sense.

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