GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. What is 3PL? There are several definitions of 3PL. Third party logistics (3PL) is a company that provides an all-encompassing service to its customers of outsourced logistics services for a part or all of their supply chain management functions.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2015

When it comes to efficient and cost-effective over the road transportation management , it is absolutely crucial that you be working with a trustworthy 3PL. Understanding the potential value of a 3PL early in the process is crucial to saving money and providing great service. What Is A 3PL? How Does A 3PL Benefit My Enterprise?

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Learn how to build your shipping budget correctly. How to define your transportation needs. Logistic partners work with other shippers across many industries, and they’re equipped to help with economic modeling for the coming year. Whitepaper.

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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. How to minimize the amount of freight claims How to mitigate freight claims when they happen What is a Freight Claim?

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 25, 2021

For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities. However, knowing what these exceptions are and how to best utilize them can be a challenge for even experienced shippers, given that the regulations continue to change.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2016

You can download our first e-Book, "The Future Of Supply Chain, Logistics & Manufacturing: How Technology Is Transforming Industries" here. How Effective Logistics and Transportation Management Leads to Scalability in Business Operations. 5 Benefits from Logistics Sustainability & Efficiency.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 1, 2015

Those in the trucking industry may finally get that big pay raise they’ve been wanting for decades. While there is little doubt that truckers deserve a pay raise, nor that it will indeed take place, the issue for logistics firms is in understanding how to brace for impact. The Trucking Industry in Crisis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 15, 2023

Becoming a Shipper of Choice Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - August 15, 2023 In logistics , being recognized as a shipper of choice is a prestigious accolade that signifies operational excellence and strong industry relationships.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 24, 2015

Whereas 2009 saw the control of transportation industry profits in the hands of the shippers, two years later a shift occurred in the favor of carriers. However, according to Inbound Logistics , there are certain rules and economics of the transportation industry that must be followed.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2015

With an ever-increasing pool of third-party logistics (3PL) providers to outsource shipping needs to, understanding how to select the best 3PL is the difference between reaching your existing customers and gaining a new market share. Fortunately, selecting a 3PL for 2015 and beyond can be broken down into six specific questions.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

However, outsourcing non-core competencies has now become a widely accepted practice across many industries. Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. third party logistics industry was at a healthy 4.5

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 26, 2021

For those in the trucking industry, produce season carries an awareness of the many opportunities and challenges that comes with transporting perishable commodities. However, knowing what these exceptions are and how to best utilize them can be a challenge for even experienced shippers, given that the regulations continue to change.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 1, 2021

Trinity Logistics recently participated in the Women in Trucking Webinar to discuss how women in leadership have paved the way for positive results during the pandemic. We’ve gathered key information from this webinar that we believe will be valuable to you. . Ava: Not knowing how to handle the situation.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

Blindly selecting a third-party logistics company could lead to devastating financial and physical consequences for a company, and constraints on shipping, warehousing, and transportation industry are set to tighten in the coming years. As a result, shippers need to know how to select a third-party logistics company.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2015

Look to Outsource Freight Claims Management to a Knowledgable 3PL. A 3PL can handle freight claims management for you, as they are set up with the correct certifications and have expertise in not only resolving the complex world of freight claims but experience in carrier relations to get it done legally correct and quickly on your behalf.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

As the shipping industry prepares to face these challenges, figuring out how to take advantage of available shipping capacity can be challenging. However, shippers can help overcome the challenges of a shipper capacity crunch by considering how technology can help.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 26, 2016

Meanwhile, the overall value of the global logistics market continues to exceed $4 trillion, and the demand on the industry is only increasing. As a result, more companies and organizations are turning to third-party logistics providers ( 3PLs ) to outsource all or partial logistics operations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Understanding the nuances of your supply chain and how to improve upon it is the best way to achieve maximum savings, optimize efficiency, and manage customer expectations. You need to pick up the pace and ensure that your processes are leaner, faster, and you are equipped to meet your customer’s expectations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. As a 3PL focused on transportation management , and especially LTL freight management , Cerasis is well positioned to help you achieve the "Best in Class Shipper" status. . In subsequent posts, we will dig deeper into these areas.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

While logistics had remained the same for decades, the rise of modern civilization has transformed the industry. Transportation costs make up 60 percent of overall logistics expenses for all shippers and 3PLs. Type of Industry. However, costs can be further reduced through the use of a warehouse management system (WMS).

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Transport drones are rapidly becoming a prevalent part of the modern logistics industry to delight and dismay, given the FAA’s recent release of operating rules for drones, reports Adario Strange of Mashable, of private citizens and government organizations. How Does the Year of the Transport Drone Impact Shippers?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 30, 2016

Other value-added services may include industry expertise and training programs for partners within the given network. Fourth-party logistics providers (4PLs) do all of the typical functions of a third-party logistics provider (3PL), while adding something more to the table. Chart from Capgemini 2014 3PL Study.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2017

Today, it has become one of the largest sectors within the shipping industry, and shippers are looking for ways to squeeze better profit margins from carriers and the consumers. This may also when negotiating a contract with a third-party logistics provider (3PL). Standard parcel shipping is evolving. Surcharges. Service Charges.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 17, 2016

As a result, you could be faced with paying extremely high costs to ship with carriers that do not have negotiations in place with 3PLs or other carrier partners. What Does It Mean for the Shipping Industry? Misrepresented weight and size is also bad for the whole industry. Shippers Who Misrepresent Freight Need to be Educated.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Fleets Are Expanding.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Carriers in the trucking industry are still adjusting to the growing pains of the federally mandated electronic logging devices (ELDs) following implementation deadlines earlier this year. How BlueGrace Can Help. For many carriers, even with deadlines in the rearview mirror, there is still confusion around the details of the mandate.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time. Use a Third Party Logistics Provider: In addition to uncovering and preventing potential freight errors, 3PLs can quickly obtain and compare quotes from multiple carriers, and follow up with shipment status. A Brief on Re-Weighs.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

In the United States for example, Thanksgiving brings the logistics industry to a screeching halt on Thursday and Friday. Consumers are READY TO BUY This Holiday Season, Lean on a 3PL to Not get Mired in the Muck. This time of year can mean peak busyness or slowness, depending on the industry. How can shippers stay ahead?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

As you will see from one of our trends, we in the supply chain industry, and as we first hand know at Cerasis, that if you do not have the fundamentals down and the right people in place, it is very tough to get the results you seek. 2016 Supply Chain Trends: The First 7 of 12. Do you have the right people in place?

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tech That Helps Small to Mid-Size Carriers Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - October 23, 2023 With inflation continually driving costs up and demand for freight down, experts say growth in the freight market will be modest throughout 2024.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 24, 2018

Of course, every business owner wants their operations running as tightly and efficiently as possible, but the footwork required to determine how to optimize your business’s operations and see tangible results is often easier said than done. . If you would like to speak to one of our freight experts, contact us at 800.MYSHIPPING

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2015

The latest industry-pricing trend, dimensional weight pricing, or often referred as “DIM Pricing,” calls for LTL freight cost calculations using pounds per cubic foot of space occupied on the truck. DIM pricing of LTL shipments is the near future for many carriers in the LTL industry. 29 and Jan. 1, respectively.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2016

Figuring out how to manage less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping can be complicated. Will a shipper avoid collaborative relationships, and if so, how would the shipper gain any savings from using LTL shipments when there is not enough product to justify a full truckload (FT)? What Are the Types of LTL Freight Shipping Accounting Options?

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 29, 2018

However, shippers do need full truckload shipping, but they need to know how to take advantage of it properly to avoid ballooning freight spend and shipping costs. Pressure from consumers, pressure from regulators, pressure from stakeholders, and pressure from the industry itself. Shippers are under increased pressure.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In 2015, the state of transportation management systems is good, with the industry slated to see tremendous growth in the coming few years. That is fueling the market even more, causing these systems to permeate every corner of the industry. It’s estimated that only 35% of shippers are currently using these solutions.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is our second post in a two part series about how to get your logistics and transportation practices in order in time for holiday shipping or peak season crunches. The first post covered how you can get the DC or warehouse ready for the holidays or peak seasons. . Communicate with Customers and Suppliers.

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