Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2021

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. They need greater access to data to show not only where shipments are throughout the entire journey in real-time, but also their safety and integrity. To read the full article, click HERE.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

Businesses are prioritizing the speed of data propagation within their supply chains. According to Gold, NRF members have made significant investments in data analysis to improve their ability to predict consumer demand to prevent bloated inventory levels that many large retailers experienced around this time in 2022. and Target Corp.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The index correlates growth or shrinkage to overall industry volume of freight shipments and product prices. “We Ultimately, the index is built to provide shippers with relevant data that they can use to improve customer experience, logistics capacity management and budgeting. READ THE FULL ARTICLE In fact, 65.8

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2023

from their November 2022 peak of $930 million according to non-seasonally adjusted US Census Bureau data released on Monday. from April, the unadjusted Census Bureau data showed, but no more than expected when accounting for seasonality in the late spring. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE Wholesale retailers reduced inventories 1.4%

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Mark spent over 7 years in leadership with the second largest freight brokerage in North America, Total Quality Logistics. One hundred percent of our customers are in trucking and logistics including ~10,000 motor carriers and ~800 freight brokers. During his tenure, they went from $500M to $3B in sales. The Greenscreens.ai

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 14, 2023

About Transport Topics Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. Below are some highlights from Seth’s article, 2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs. Spot freight demand has softened, and truck capacity has loosened since the frenetic days of the 2021 freight boom.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? 1: Have Access to Data and Know It The first part of this tip should be simple. Like a warm blanket on a cold night.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

An increasing number of shippers are moving towards logistics outsourcing to gain better visibility into their freight track and spend, two key factors in determining business vitality. Visibility and data remain top-value propositions that outsourced logistics entities solve for. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. The answer lies in data. In the ever-evolving world of logistics, data reigns supreme.

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Turvo

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

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.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Adjust to a Carrier-centric Freight Market.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 25, 2023

With the rapid development of self-driving technology, autonomous vehicles are becoming a reality, and their impact on freight transportation is immense. One of the primary advantages of autonomous vehicles in freight transportation is the potential for improved safety.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Do you ever think about what would happen if your very best customer for whatever reason stopped moving freight with you? Many Freight Agents found the first several months of the Covid-19 pandemic a cold reminder of why they should always be sales prospecting for new business. Some Freight Agents’ businesses completely failed.

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Turvo

OCTOBER 21, 2021

What’s in the article: This blog covers the following topics : How the price rise has impacted businesses during the pandemic . Reason for the drastic increase in freight prices . Probable events that will lead to a downfall in freight prices. Freight prices have climbed over 500% in the last year. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We've already listed the top 10 manufacturing articles, the top 10 supply chain articles, and yesterday, the top 10 logistics articles.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Starting with Location Data A robust carrier intelligence (Link to Article) system uses a mixture of data sources to procure capacity in an intelligent manner. Brokerages must think of an alternative data source outside of tribal knowledge to procure high quality and profitable carrier capacity.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 5, 2020

Modern WMS installations are totally digitized and only the exact data information about all the products (SKU) is a must in order to work cost-efficiently. Data transfer. The post SKU Data Capture made Mobile appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. Feature include: • Volume measurement. Barcode Scanning.

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The Top 7 Stories in Freight. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. And for most logistics teams, major problems stemmed from a lack of communications and data from their suppliers. The freight market took a breath last week from the November frenzy.

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Trinity Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

That data is pretty staggering! From our seats, we’ve noticed that our most successful freight agents have developed certain habits that propel them to success. So, what ARE the habits of successful freight agents? Being a good listener is a vital habit for an independent freight agent’s success. BE A GOOD LISTENER.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Each week, you’ll learn about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants, especially freight carriers, rely on FreightWaves SONAR’s Operating Ratio (OPRAT) index to monitor and understand carrier operating ratios.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2015

Like our two previous infographics (we’ve reposted those below this article & if you click each one it will go to the respective article), this article continues to examine the American manufacturing industry. The Rise Of Manufacturing Data Analysis. This process is referred to as ‘data cleansing.’

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Freightos

MAY 25, 2021

In this article, we review how carrier and forwarder fragmentation remains one of the most significant hurdles for modern freight, how freight standardization and platformification are posed to change that, and why innovation we can’t even imagine might be around the corner. But as a freight technology junkie, it made sense.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Managers of freight carrier networks and supply chains have a lot to keep tabs on with day-to-day operations in the supply chain ecosystem. Knowing how to build this network and set up a platform that provides the data, resources, and support needed becomes difficult. Understanding the Most Common Benefits of Strong Freight Networks .

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team will explain another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. In this article, you learn what the RESL Index is, what it may tell various freight market participants, and what the RESL Index can do for each freight market participant.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 9, 2021

A freight broker TMS has many vital functions that greatly enhance the operations of logistics companies. Collaboration with these systems provides excellent advantages to freight brokers, partners, and all involved in the process. Integrating a freight broker TMS yields many beneficial advantages for logistics companies.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2024

Expert support is ready to assist with your freight programs. In this article, we will uncover the secrets behind the most popular slots of the year at Yukon Gold Casino and why they have become the go-to choices for players far and wide. Don’t let lack of freight integration stop your progress! Freight Stuck In The Past?

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Turvo

JANUARY 26, 2021

That’s where supply chain data analytics comes into play. What Are Supply Chain Data Analytics and Why Are Supply Chain Leaders Looking to Them. Advanced data recordings and analytics help many leading companies improve their supply chain management teams’ smooth and effective operations.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Of all the various freight broker sales tips, setting the hook is essential for getting and keeping a prospect’s attention. . Using a hook shows that you are not just calling down a list of companies, but have done your research and might have something of value in freight broker sales to share with them. . 3: Freight data.

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Top 5 Stories in Freight, Transportation, & Logistics. Here’s this week’s Weekly Freight Report: Could your company be impacted by tariffs? This article easily explains the supply chain problems and how best to navigate those conversations this holiday season. Need help moving freight across North America?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team describes how freight market participants can analyze contract shipping freight rates and get more clarity around annual rate increases and bids by using the contract rate per mile indices in FreightWaves SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. .

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Each week, you’ll learn about another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. What are the ULSDR data and FUELS indices? This data is also available on the regional level set by airport code. This data is also available on the regional level set by airport code. It is in $/gallon.

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Turvo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Changes are frequently happening within the freight and shipping industry, and no exception compares, around the nation or the world, to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Freight Transportation Improvements With Increased Visibility. Often, the issues reside within limited visibility and an inability to execute on critical data.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 22, 2021

Freight capacity demand continues to congest delivery schedules, putting global supply chains in a state of strain today. What’s covered in this article: Port congestion exacerbating capacity shortage. This extraordinarily high demand for freight capacity has caused freight prices to increase as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Today’s article comes from Emerge, and looks at how to create full truckload budgets in a volatile market. Whether it’s for ocean freight, air, rail or truck, the fundamental issue with budgeting is that folks are called upon to assign accurate costs to transportation services that will be provided in the future.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and looks at the difficult decision of transitioning in-house logistics to managed services. The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. To read the full article, click HERE.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Here at Freightos, our vision is to digitalize international freight–air and ocean. But so far air freight and ocean freight have gone in different directions. There is progress in digitalizing ocean freight, but its been slow and inconsistent.

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