Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 7, 2024

This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry. Bank , offering a comprehensive analysis of freight shipping rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 16, 2024

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

However, there may be a limited number of independent consultancies with a multi-platform WMS practice that also have the resources to support your organization through the WMS implementation and systems integration process.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Apart from a few seasonal or holiday peaks, and a slight up or down influence due to fuel costs, spot rates and contract have been stagnant. there has been an acceleration in LTL contract rates. But just because the available resources are there, does not mean they are positioned in the places where service was needed.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2024

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 10, 2023

For more than 20 years, Jorge has connected Mexico’s rich financial and industrial resources to companies and individuals the world over. In addition to his current role at The Nearshore Company, Jorge is managing partner of Akazia Capital Partners, an enterprise that acquires and grows middle-market companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This recurring publication serves as an invaluable resource for shippers, carriers, and logistics professionals, providing data-driven insights into the dynamic landscape of the transportation industry. Contract rates remain above spot rates and route guides are performing well.

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Kanban Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2023

In this article, we’ll compare and contrast the two most common types of 3PL warehousing: contract warehousing vs public warehousing. Warehousing definitions Contract warehousing With contract warehousing – also known as dedicated warehousing – you pay a 3PL to fully dedicate one (or more) of its warehouses to your operation.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For decades, shippers have sought proposals and awarded contract lanes to carriers. Shippers and carriers have described the process as time-consuming, and the results are often obsolete three months into a year-long contract due to market dynamics. Carriers routinely implement General Rate Increases during the contract period.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Updated quarterly, the LCI has become an important resource for shippers seeking to maximize data forecasting as part of a predictive and prescriptive analytics model. Shippers can leverage this insight to forecast revenue accurately, allocate resources effectively, and identify areas for potential growth. Inventory optimization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 8, 2023

Do you have the necessary resources to develop and maintain a platform in-house? This ongoing maintenance can be a long-term hassle, diverting resources away from core operations. Internal resources are limited, and focusing on core competencies takes precedence over software development.

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NGT News

APRIL 5, 2023

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home September 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 1, 2022

2022 Best Of Logistics Content Show Submenu Resources. Understanding Truckload Rates: Contract Versus Spot Market. Understanding Truckload Rates: Contract Versus Spot Market. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper. Case Study. BlueGrace Logistics. Below are our most popular Blog posts and Whitepapers for 2022. Blogs In 2022.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

More Resources Home September 26, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) fell 34% to $996/FEU.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2024

A robust supply chain has strong and reliable components, such as infrastructure, equipment, technology, and human resources, that can withstand shocks and stresses. Redundancy is the ability of a supply chain to have extra or alternative resources and options to cope with disruptions.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 23, 2022

Sourcing freight capacity is always subject to market conditions and the balance of both spot and contract freight rates. However, periods of extreme turmoil, like an explosion of e-commerce amid pandemic, lead to a massive strain on resources and a freight capacity crunch. The post Freight Capacity Shortage?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

APRIL 4, 2022

Logistics operators are logistics companies that function as suppliers who take on the responsibility of managing one or more tasks in the supply chain of a contracting company. 2PL logistics operators (second party logistics) provide the means for the storage and transport of goods for the contracting companies.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 28, 2023

A major dockworkers union on the West Coast of Canada have thrown their support behind a tentative contract deal with employers. The strike has severely impacted operations at Vancouver and Prince Rupert, two of Canada’s busiest ports, which are vital gateways for exporting natural resources and commodities and importing raw materials.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 29, 2020

29th October 2020 Workplace solutions leader Resource Furniture Services (RFS) has signed a fully bundled, five year contract for SnapFulfil’s advanced cloud-based warehouse management system… The post WMS at Heart of Expanding Business appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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TransAudit

JUNE 27, 2023

It simplifies administrative practices, analyzing contracts and documentation to derive the best outcomes from suppliers. Additionally, it can increase speed to market by optimizing contracts and reducing turnaround times with upstream organizations. Machine learning also plays a significant role in supplier relationship management.

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Now, That's Logistics

JANUARY 7, 2021

During a year when e-commerce sales skyrocketed, the global pandemic impacted supply chains around the globe, and transportation capacity contracted across most modes, while companies worked to get their logistics strategies realigned with this “new normal” operating environment. Two Big Players: E-com and Health Care.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Since they act as both carriers and shipper-like entities, the right blend of freight broker resources is essential to maximizing value. Read why each of these freight broker resources add value for the day to day operations of a freight broker. And unless the drivers are in a non-compete contract, they will go where the money is best.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 2, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) There are ample opportunities to take advantage of spot versus contract freight data insights. Spot freight provides a short-term way to source capacity and boost procurement outside of contracted rates whether TL or LTL.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

Whether in packing a freight truck or tracking invoices, wasted time and resources can quickly eat into your margins. It will automatically compare every invoice line item to its related estimate, contract, or proposal, validating every result before anything is paid. contract, bill of ladings). Key Features: Basic Auditing.

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Freightos

MARCH 12, 2024

More Resources Home March 12, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

ISSA and BSCAI cater to the commercial cleaning and contracting industries, areas where TEAM Software by WorkWave thrives by streamlining the day-to-day processes of professionals in these industries through their cutting-edge software and features. Time To Read: 3 minutes HOLMDEL, N.J, TEAM will be at booth 35. “As

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Unlike contracted rates, the spot freight market is full of wild price swings and uncertainty. In general, this results in a preference for contract freight among shippers and carriers alike. In turn, declining spot freight rates can also result in shippers pulling loads from the contract market and placing them in the spot market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Confidence Index™ Offers Supply Chain Insights Ahead of 2023 Show Submenu Resources. It’s a resource that can forwardly measure anticipated organizational growth, renewal and resiliency.”. It’s a resource that can forwardly measure anticipated organizational growth, renewal and resiliency.”. The Logistics Blog®. Whitepaper.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Tasks such as annual freight rate discussions and contract bids are more productive and accurate. The increased visibility of data for trucking fleets makes for an excellent resource that assists with trucking RFP accuracy and unnecessary rating losses. Benchmarks assist with the organization and visibility of many aspects.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

More Resources Home January 16, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. Europe contract negotiations as the market is in flux.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. Shippers want a significant reduction in the stress of logistics.

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Logistics in War

JUNE 3, 2023

ii] As a result of this divestment, operational contracting, corporate financing and support, and transnational supply chains have become so embedded in the American way of war, that is difficult to see how the US Army could conduct expeditionary operations without commercial support. [iii]

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 14, 2021

Finding a balance between spot freight and contract freight remains a top priority for freight managers, shippers, brokers and carriers alike. For a carrier or broker, that amounts to getting the best rate per load – whether spot or contract. Why a contract versus freight view misses the bigger picture. Contract freight : .

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Shippers Navigate Stable Market Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 10, 2023 Many of the concerns from earlier this year have dissipated and shippers are beginning to look for lengthier contracts with stable rates.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Here enters the contract and spot markets. Some believe the spot market is the way for shippers to save money and stay on top of capacity, while others think it’s contract. Choosing to use spot rates versus contract rates can be one of the biggest decisions for a logistics manager. WHAT ARE CONTRACT RATES?

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