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Cost to Serve Analysis—And the Costs of Neglecting It

Logistics Bureau

Have you conducted a cost-to-serve (CTS) analysis for your enterprise? And that is the sole purpose of cost-to-serve analysis. If you were going to say, “What is a cost-to-serve analysis?” When costs begin to spiral out of control, the result is usually a loss of revenue in proportion to sales.

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How LTL shipping rates work and how to track trends developing in long-term pricing agreements

FreightWaves SONAR

LTL shipping rates would historically depend on freight class and the cost per hundredweight . In the past, calculating freight class depended on the physical weight of an item, as well as what else could be shipped within the same truck to set a cost per hundredweight (CPW). Density plays a role in the form of dimensional pricing.

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November 7, 2023 Update

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 7% to $2,357/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 18% to $1,249/FEU. Asia-Mediterranean prices (FBX13 Weekly) increased 13% to $1,551/FEU.

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Advanced Knowledge about Air Freight: All You Have to be Aware of for a Successful Transport

Forto

In our last blog post , we have already covered the basics in the area of airfreight. 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. Pricing Beyond the General IATA Freight Rates. Spot Market.

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How to Lower Your Ecommerce Shipping Costs

Ship Monk

Even once you’ve decided on a shipping carrier and shipping service, the cost to send packages can vary greatly as a result of many factors. Here you’ll learn about the different factors that affect shipping costs including base rate, surcharges, weight, shipping zones, and shipping speed.

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Critical Factors to Consider When Evaluating Automatic Spot Quote Forwarders

Dedola Global Logistics

While this option may appear convenient and cost-effective, there are several reasons why it may not be the best choice for your business. Additionally, automatic rate quotes may not consider any specific requirements for your cargo, resulting in an incomplete price.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

Freightos

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The implication for global freight beyond the now typical uncertainty is predictably elevated operational costs and soaring freight rates. The regression in pricing wasn’t just due to lower demand.