Bulk Connection

JUNE 15, 2023

Some people in the trucking and freight industry even see load boards as a prime example of modern technology that helps people work more efficiently and intelligently. In this article, we’ll examine load boards in detail and tell you why we have such trepidation about recommending them to shippers and carriers.

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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. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

of the nation’s freight by weight , representing roughly 11 billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) in 2021. A vital part of the nation’s infrastructure, these trucks haul food, oil and gas, consumer products, retail goods and myriad other types of freight as it moves from origin to destination.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We have learned that anything can happen in the last three-plus years when it comes to transportation. 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? This is where they need you most.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container shortages and sky-high freight rates have spared no enterprise, regardless of its scale.

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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. Automation Streamlines Processes and Improves Transportation Management Strategies.

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Forto

AUGUST 17, 2021

Now it’s time to dive a little deeper into this transport mode. Within this article, we take a closer look at pricing beyond the standard IATA freight rates and shed some light on the various legal frameworks of this air freight. Formalities in Air Freight: From Air Waybill to Transport Insurance.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances. For a new or small business, it can be a daunting task to take on a freight forwarder for the first time.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

How to Prepare an Efficient Transportation Budget Show Submenu Resources. Creating an efficient LTL transportation budget drives business success and customer satisfaction. What’s in the article: Why start with a demand forecast. What’s in the article: Why start with a demand forecast. The Logistics Blog®.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Freight is a common enough occurrence to make it a term brought up in everyday speech. In short, freight is (usually) heavy cargo transported by air, sea, or ground. Goods that are too large or heavy to be shipped by a parcel service such as the USPS are considered freight. . Air freight shipping. So what is it?

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MARCH 10, 2020

To the uninitiated (which included me at one stage), these industries are same or similar and it might come across that there is no difference between Maritime, Shipping, Freight, Logistics, Supply Chain and Trade. Many of us in the business relate to freight as “money”.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

High priced diesel fuel impacts the total cost of transportation through fuel surcharges. What’s in this article: Current market volatility on rising fuel costs. How to help manage overall transportation costs. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. BlueGrace can help.

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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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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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Freightera

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A hazmat label warning of dangerous goods When it comes to hazmat — short for hazardous materials — in ground freight shipping, transparency isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a must-have. Training and equipped handling Not all drivers are allowed to handle any kind of freight.

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CLX Logistics

JULY 14, 2023

In the complex world of chemical shipping and logistics , understanding the intricate dynamics of the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) and associated factors can significantly influence overall transportation spend for less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and shippers.

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Kanban Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Fortunately, third-party logistics (3PL) companies that offer cross dock freight solutions can help you keep your product moving throughout peak season and beyond. In this article, we’ll examine some of the key benefits of 3PL cross docking. What are 3PL cross dock freight solutions? Cross docking helps with late appointments.

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Freightera

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Freight shipping is, in short, shipping in large quantities and in this article, we will help you figure out the best shipping solution for your needs. We will cover the basics of freight shipping: What is freight? What are different modes of freight transportation? What is freight? Shipping a laptop?

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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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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

A comparison of the different transport options from air to rail freight. For breathing masks, for example, a rapid test is available to prove conformity with European standards. With FreightHub, you have a reliable partner for transport when importing these items. Recommendations for transport.

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Turvo

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Why is freight pricing reaching historical records? The cost of transporting a container by ship has tripled since extreme confinement was lifted. According to the Shanghai index (SCFI) , freight is around $2,900 for twenty-foot containers (TEUs), almost three times the $1,000 registered in the first week of January 2020 and 3.6

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Globalior

APRIL 30, 2021

In supply chain operations, manual operations such as end-to-end time and cost calculations, checking routes on maps, comparing freight quotes, and searching for freight availability can take up a lot of time. These applications can calculate and compare costs and transportation time in a matter of seconds with almost zero errors.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2020

For example, online shopping will grow faster than expected, and consumer behavior may shift in response to ongoing pandemic-related challenges. To help shippers prepare, we will examine contributing factors that will play a significant role in the 2021 truckload freight market. Tips for Controlling Truckload Freight Costs in 2021.

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

When you partner with a transportation provider for chemical shipping services, your goals are to ensure that your products are shipped safely, reliably and at a reasonable price. What you may not realize is that safety, reliability and pricing hinges on the information you provide at the outset.

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

If You’re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You’ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience. You’re shipping freight and you’re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? In this article, we will run down a list of useful tips for shipping full truckloads worth of cargo.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Should Businesses Who Frequently Ship Freight Oppose Fewer Lanes on Motorways or Less Parking? This article is simply meant to highlight how the increasing changes might impact your business’s shipping habits and needs. Trucks are a necessity in freight shipping. They are large, cumbersome, and unavoidable. Not exactly!

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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. Not one ocean carrier has a full set of APIs available. Time and money.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Back in August, I wrote an article about carriers introducing a $300/container surcharge for all cargo transiting the Panama Canal. Now, carriers are poised for another round of increases as they are forced to limit the number of containers they can transport per sailing. 15, 2023 CMA-Panama Adjustment Factor $150.00 $300.00 $300.00

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Ground transportation is a cost faced by almost every shipper in every industry, and quite a significant one, yet many shippers aren’t paying enough attention to how their ground transportation spend is being allocated, or don’t realize that there are different ways to approach it. For some shippers, timing is absolutely critical.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 22, 2023

For example, let’s say you have an imported container coming into the U.S. As your third-party logistics (3PL) provider, we help you arrange the move of that container to be picked up by a drayage carrier at the terminal and transported to its destination or receiver. What’s the Difference Between Drayage and Freight?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

This speculative post explores the difference between B2B and B2C freight pricing. Are B2B freight providers falling behind? Should they offer tiered freight-price options like those enjoyed by consumers, and what stops them from doing so? Should B2B Freight Providers Offer B2C-Style Shipping Rates? Trucking lanes used.

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

Certain kinds of freight – The insurer may label hazardous material, particular electronics, and other cargo as ineligible for transport. What would freight or cargo insurance typically cost you? The freight insurance compensates for any damage caused to the product during transportation.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 11, 2019

The transportation industry has long discussed blockchain with a healthy dose of skepticism or has taken a wait-and-see approach to its adoption. Even though most have little-to-no IT support or technology, they dominate a mode of transportation that can’t be ignored. Small but mighty. with eight trucks or less.

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RPA Labs

AUGUST 20, 2020

If you work in transportation and logistics, technology may sometimes seem like the bane of your existence. While RPA isn’t exactly new, it is just starting to have an impact on transportation and logistics. Transportation Management with RPA. Automation means fewer portals, and more interconnections.”. RPA and Logistics.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 10, 2020

This article explores some of the tips that you can use to effectively ship furniture. For example, UPS and FedEx have a policy of accepting packages that weigh as much as 150lbs. For example, USPS can ship boxes that are as long as 108 inches, as long as the combined length and girth do not exceed 130 inches.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. That's why we've put together 5 free resources for freight brokers like you can't afford to miss out on. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates?

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