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3 Tips for Transportation Budgeting in 2021

GoShip Blog

Setting a transportation budget for 2021 seems like a daunting task after the roller coaster that was 2020. While many companies will surely keep their budgets low, logistics and transportation experts anticipate a rise in short-term contracts, extending existing agreements, and early planning. Rates will increase.

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The Bulk Freight Roundup: January 2021

Bulk Connection

Earlier this month, we published our bulk freight outlook for 2021. And, of course, the issues we projected for the year ahead were front and center in January. In a new feature on our Bulk Logistics Blog, we’ll review the past month within the bulk freight industry and preview the month to come.

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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Transportation Cost and Capacity Trends

Now, That's Logistics

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. to 3% throughout the year.

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The Weekly Freight Report for February 11th, 2021

FLS Transport

Turns out the wild rate swings of 2020 and record-setting peak rates have led to shipper bid fatigue… As we enter a new market dynamic for 2021, many are asking how best to handle their RFPs… should they delay bids while the market fleshes itself out? Where will contract rates settle in 2021? What’s the play? Get the details here.

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The Weekly Freight Report for March 18th, 2021

FLS Transport

These laws would classify workers as an “employee” of the company unless that worker performs a service “outside the usual course of the business of the employer.” 2021 sees massive gains for intermodal demand. per mile and rejections at 27%… Could 2021 be intermodal’s year to shine? Get the details here.

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3 Tips For Shipping Strategy Success In 2021

GoShip Blog

Preparing a successful shipping strategy for 2021. Of course, this is nothing new to the industry, but the COVID-19 pandemic made companies innovate ways to establish or maintain a strong online presence. Plan your transportation budget. Kick start 2021 with GoShip. Pay attention to market changes.