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2023’s Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo: The Big Shifts We’re Buzzing About!

MTS Logistics

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. But it’s not just about tracking – it’s about harnessing data to predict disruptions, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries. But how does this translate to freight forwarding?

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Precise, Comprehensive Data in Air Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. This information can be submitted by the airline or – what is new – also directly by the freight forwarder.

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The State of Freight Forwarder Response Time

RPA Labs

That’s the average response rate for a freight forwarder to respond to a quote request as uncovered in this unique approach by automation workflow company, RPA Labs. While we’ve heard this sentiment time and time again, have freight forwarders really changed the way they respond to customers? Small & Mid-Size FFs.

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Decarbonization of Logistics: Data Start-up

Logistics Business Magazine

shipzero enables transport and logistics companies to create transparency about their emissions data and manage decarbonization throughout the supply chain. The Hamburg-based data platform has received seven-figure growth funding for further product development and internationalization.

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Upgrading to One Integrated Suite for all Logistics Operations with Naval Sabharwal

The Logistics of Logistics

Utilizing fragmented systems limits logistics companies from fully leveraging the data in their systems. Data equals dollars and the 3PLs that best harvest the data (dollars) in their systems will be the most profitable. More viable and up to date data. Opportunities can be missed due to aging and irrelevance of data.

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The Automated Manifest System (AMS): An Overview and Requirements for Shippers

MTS Logistics

The automated manifest system is an electronic system that is used to support cargo data such as departure, arrival, and release information between the actors of shipment when importing to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in 2004 to keep freight under inspection, minimize potential errors and security risks.

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Turvo Partners with OpenTrack To Simplify Ocean Freight Visibility

Turvo

Turvo, provider of the world’s leading collaboration application designed for the supply chain, recently announced a new partnership with ocean freight visibility management technology solution provider OpenTrack. OpenTrack tackles data fragmentation and resolves conflicts to present the source of truth in ocean visibility.