Shipping and Freight Resource

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The decade that passed, saw the rise of several hundred startups in the shipping and freight industry heralding the arrival of the Digital Freight Forwarder and Digital Alliances by shipping lines designed to offer customers digital freight solutions. Some examples and benefits of digitalisation in shipping are.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

Not receiving a child’s birthday present on time or not receiving paper instructions after purchasing a piece of furniture are good examples of customer frustrations. To deliver seamless experiences, businesses must break down silos, fostering cross-departmental collaboration and data sharing.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

Progress in ocean digitalization Discussion of the role of technology in ocean freight was more prominent at TPM than ever. Otto Schacht, former CEO of K+N remarked that, back in 2000, he felt ocean freight forwarding was on the cusp of a major digital shift.

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Globalior

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Well, routed transactions occur when an overseas buyer agrees with a freight forwarder or other agents to export the commodity from the United States. Let look at an example: A.U.S In this example, each party has an important role that we are going to discuss in this article. What does a routed export transaction mean?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In this essay, we’ll explore Maersk’s shift, the unique asset-heavy carrier advantages that encouraged this decision, and individual products developed over the past four years to realize the vision, across their core ocean services, freight forwarding, and value added services. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

IoT and Big Data. The Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data are becoming one of those technologies that are being incorporated into our daily lives as the number of devices connected to the internet is increasing at a fast pace. Physical devices connected to the internet, so-called IoT devices, share a huge amount of data.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Aimee Loshinsky January 25, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo In Freightos Q4 2023 KPI press release , we announced that the company surpassed one million bookings across the platform in 2023. For Freightos, one million is proof of scalability.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 21, 2022

For example, 42.5% Mahmood Al Bastaki, General Manager of the World Logistics Passport , said: “This new data tells us that different countries and regions are having remarkably different experiences of the same supply chain pressures. This compared to 19.9% for those in China, 27.5% in India and 25% in the UAE.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Underwater Data Centers. Microsoft has announced that it is leveraging technology from submarines and working with pioneers in marine energy for the second phase of its moonshot to develop self-sufficient underwater data centers that can deliver lightning-quick cloud services to coastal cities. June 12, 2018 ·. By John Roach.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The tech is using data to its full potential to better anticipate events, avoid risks and create solutions. For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. A good example of supply chain robotics is the work of startup Fizyr.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

It only takes a simple example to remind you how e-commerce continues to evolve and the potential it has to disrupt traditional markets, supply chains and even governments. Let’s run through an example to demonstrate the impact of this scenario. The Traditional vs. Direct-to-Consumer Model.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Online buying will continue to fuel growth in home deliveries, presenting challenges that demand new strategies. This clearly presents both an opportunity and challenge for retailers and last mile logistics companies. The increase in volume will increase the challenge on an already tight last mile delivery capacity.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The 34th Annual State of Logistics Report was first presented by Penske Logistics on June 20. Currently, freight forwarders are providing better pricing and, in some cases, service within ocean freight. You typically went to a forwarder if you were a small shipper or needed more capacity. That is counterintuitive.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2022

However, despite the opportunity that the US market presents, only 27% of SMEs have selected it as a preferred market destination, according to research by Newable. In Ohio – where we have a fulfilment centre, for example – you can do this by completing a 530A form. Step 3: Set up your local fulfilment centre.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Harnessing the power of data by investing in IoT-enabling technologies and practices allows for seamless automation, delivering clear benefits in terms of operational efficiency, consumer experience and therefore higher sales conversions. . What’s next for data? Empowering the retail workforce.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In this regard, mobile technologies are the leading factors why companies, for example, in retail and logistics, need to keep abreast of this. Especially in any industrial environment, the question arises: what is better – consumer smartphone or classic data collection device? Smart, but short-lived. “In

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Now, That's Logistics

APRIL 5, 2018

Third-party logistics providers are increasingly beefing up their e-commerce expertise and offerings, deploying new systems to deal with the explosion in e-commerce-related shipments and data and reimagining themselves to provide the visibility and flexibility that e-commerce companies need to succeed. Complex Logistics Scenarios.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month. The industry’s mindset is holding customer-centric air cargo back.

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MARCH 6, 2018

Convey , an Austin, Texas-based provider of cloud-based technology that helps shippers connect disparate data and processes from parcel to freight and first to last mile, announced today it has rolled out new carrier scorecards and exception management tools for its shipper customers. These criteria can then be saved for future use.”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The first step to improving carbon credentials is capturing accurate data to provide greater visibility and then effectively measuring that information to prioritise resources. Track and Trace. A clear and standardised baseline of measurement is essential. Sustainable savings.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

the funding association, which was also founded in Berlin, it is open to new members from all areas of logistics, ranging from industry, retail and services to freight forwarders and political organisations. Companies may use them, for example, to expand their platforms or to set up new products and business models faster.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Ecommerce’s impact has presented global forwarders with a tremendous opportunity, but also a challenge – to overcome smaller shippers’ traditionally higher cost to serve. Ecommerce also comes with a reputation as being a disruptive force , and most global forwarders would rather ride the wave than get dragged under.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

About 40 experts from the logistics industry, startup economy and supply chain managers from German Mittelstand followed FreightHub’s invitation to the Soho House in Berlin and seized the opportunity to discuss current trends, challenges and lighthouse examples of digitization in Germany and Logistics.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Volume data. Providing more detailed information will also help them to present the most accurate pricing possible. Be specific on how you want to see the costs presented. For example, will it arrive via domestic dry vans on pallets or ocean containers on the floor? For example, will you need racking or bulk space?

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Forto

MARCH 17, 2020

Many freight forwarders and logistics companies underestimated the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak at the beginning of the year and are still struggling with their communication today, a large problem in view of the high demand for information from their customers. Now the Coronavirus crisis has arrived in Europe. .

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Spot market data issued this week by Portland, Oregon-based DAT , a subsidiary of Roper Technologies , pointed to a decline in spot market activity for the second month in a row in August. Montague recently said these numbers present a working thesis that things are rolling along with no visible end in sight. “It Compliance to U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Let’s add Big Data , Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to the conversation, all of which have been on the menu at this year’s conference. . Based on a couple of presentations I attended as well as conversations over meals, here are a couple of takeaways: They’re related, and not separate technologies. And, not just robots.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 12, 2018

At the outset, BiTA was aimed primarily at the trucking industry, but the initiative was quickly expanded to embrace other partners in the freight business as well, including freight forwarders, customs brokers, non-vessel operating common carriers and logistics service providers.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In my keynote presentation, I made the case that the future of delivery will not only be defined by new technologies and business models, but also by new ways of thinking about and leveraging logistics. The dashboards are a combination of graphs, indicators, and filters used to summarize a set of specific metrics.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 12, 2019

The exhibition will present 150 new exhibiting companies in exclusivity and 180 private companies’ events. eDelivery Barcelona will have an exhibition area dedicated to startups again this year, the eDelivery Startup Innovation Hub, where disruptive offers and proposals will be presented aimed at responding to all these problems.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Working Group presented their paper at the Hannover Messe, where more than 220,000 representatives of the world’s engineering and manufacturing industry gather every year to see the latest innovations in production and automation technologies. Real-world examples that show the potential of Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 technologies.

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APRIL 3, 2018

Through DHL’s unique family of divisions Deutsche Post DHL Group is the most international company worldwide, present across 220 countries and territories and online retailers are able to leverage the Group’s strong global footprint for their e-commerce retail strategy. Compliance to U.S. www.dpdhl.com.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 11, 2023

ShipMonk presents you with a thorough A-Z glossary of ecommerce terms merchants in the know should know. For example, if your ecommerce business processed 5,000 orders last month for a total of $300,000, the average order value for the month was $60. The average amount spent per order during any given time period. Demand Forecasting.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Choosing to go to market late might present the greater risk to profitability, according to a report published by McKinsey & Company that claims, on average, going to market six months late but within budget can shave 33 percent off profits. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.

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APRIL 25, 2018

The ongoing strength of the industrial real estate market was apparent in the first quarter, according to data issued in research recently published by Cushman & Wakefield. Looking forward, demand for space is expected to remain red-hot, with occupiers facing ever-limited space options,” he said. Compliance to U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 7, 2020

The current Coronavirus pandemic has presented challenges for every industry, organisation and individual across the world. For example, despite warmer weather approaching, comfy tracksuits are booming as people are staying at home, rather than purchasing evening wear or prom dresses. Growth of ecommerce.

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JUNE 12, 2018

Data points from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) support that struggle thesis, too. As always, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello clearly presented the situation, in terms of the challenges it creates and what it could mean for freight transportation and logistics. This marks a 20% annual increase. Compliance to U.S.

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