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Separating Long-Term Supply Chain Technology Developments from Temporary Industry Disruptors

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Third-Party Providers Navigate Supply Chain Technology Trends. Technology partners with a long-game approach to development and implementation understand that trends come and go, and it can make little sense to heavily invest in trumpeted technological advancements just because they’re “the new thing.”.

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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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Logistics Predictions: How Did We Do in 2022 and What Will 2023 Look Like?

Logistics Viewpoints

Let’s take a look at what happened with the major themes, as well as the research and analysis we conducted in 2022 to help determine what those themes will look like in 2023. Theme 1: Global supply chains will be busy, congested and chaotic. Theme 5: Machine learning (ML) will go mainstream in supply chain technology.

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Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: A Massive Opportunity

MTS Logistics

Artificial intelligence is in its infancy but that doesn’t negate its current and, most definitely, future importance in all areas, especially logistics. In a growing global economy, logic would dictate that we need more advanced technologies (i.e. artificial intelligence) to even keep up with growing global demands.

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Goodbye Cargo Delays: California Ports Join Forces to Better Share Shipment Data

MTS Logistics

It comprises 11 areas of collaboration, “ranging from developing data definitions to ensuring equitable access to data for users,” according to Dee Dee Myers, director of California’s economic development organization GO-Biz. The MOU for the alliance establishes the basis for developing a shared data system.

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7 Reasons Why ShipMonk is the Smart 3PL Choice

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If your ecommerce brand imports from international sources, this is definitely a reason why ShipMonk should be your 3PL of choice. Have more questions? Check out our Section 321 FAQs and supplementary article on why Section 321 is your solution to import savings.

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End of 2022 Sees More Good News in the Areas of Trade and Shipping

MTS Logistics

There were definitely some challenges, like the last-minute winter storm that snarled air travel in many parts of the U.S. This was perhaps seen best during the 2022 holiday season, where shipping delays appeared to be much less pronounced than the past two holiday seasons where goods were delayed weeks and even months after Christmas.