247 Customs Broker

MARCH 26, 2018

Our rates are going up and the carriers are completely unwilling to negotiate with us—where did we go wrong?”. Because they are transactionally focused when they should be taking a strategic approach. In this market, your carriers know that they don’t have to “negotiate” with you. Don’t like our rates?

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 5, 2021

This article explores the implications of the port congestion surcharge and the possibilities of avoiding or minimizing it. Container shipping charges are high enough as it is without adding avoidable costs. Ships do not want to wait in the queue but waiting in the queue also increases costs. The cost was $150 per TEU.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. The article goes on to say, “The backlog reflects the degree to which Wal-Mart, United Parcel Service and other companies struggled to handle peak ecommerce volumes despite months of preparation and major investments to expand and upgrade distribution facilities.”. What caused the walk out?

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247 Customs Broker

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Related Articles. Ex-controllers’ alleged scheme to falsify records cost more than $245 million in shareholder value. Click here to look at our new privacy policy. Continuing to browse will be taken as acceptance of this new policy. Thursday, September 20, 2018. percent to $558 million.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

APRIL 22, 2021

In this article we are going to look at some particulars of time charters and, in particular, New York Produce Exchange Form 1993 (NYPE 1993) recommended by BIMCO and FONASBA. Consequently, the shipowner started immediate proceedings against the guarantor, claiming the balance due under the charter, damages and arbitration costs.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 27, 2016

For suppliers and mid- to large-sized companies, supply chain visibility serves as the foundation for strategic decisions and tactical improvements across the entire transportation network. Much like any other strategic initiative or company-wide process change, leadership must start with the end in mind. Read full article here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This article explores two such ways modern digital tools can elevate the performance of 3PLs on the way to creating stickier customers. Where customers gain the ability to make informed decisions based on improved visibility into their inventory, 3PLs can reduce their cost of service, while simultaneously enhancing productivity and profits.

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247 Customs Broker

JUNE 6, 2018

Of course, that would be hard to do if the business in question needs to pile on costs just in order to increase its market share. In other words, investors like to see a business’ sales revenue grow faster than its costs. There is a point when average costs will actually rise as scale increases.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

If you follow our blog, you’ll know that we often post articles about logistics outsourcing. In this article, we will revisit the logistics outsourcing topic by looking at the various reasons companies fall back on to justify a decision to outsource logistics or keep it in-house. Know Your True Logistics Costs Before You Decide.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 24, 2019

If you were to tell me that your company had never looked at its supply chain costs and sought to deliver reductions, I would be mightily surprised. On the other hand, if you told me your company hasn’t been able to sustain any progress in supply chain cost reduction, I wouldn’t be surprised at all.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

So that’s the route we’re taking in this article, exploring the evolution of fleet route optimisation from a time-consuming pen-and-paper exercise to a high-tech process that, in some cases, can be completed in minutes. The answer could be to focus on the execution side of route optimisation.

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

In addition, the Port Conveyance Program transfers surplus federal land to states and local governments at no cost for use as a port facility. A shortage of rail cars has forced some carmakers to deliver by road instead – though enclosed trucks can cost 10 times as much. Digital ports. Rail headaches.

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