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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

As one of the fastest-growing markets, some key factors to consider when managing refrigerated freight and how reefer contract rates have been impacted include these core areas of focus. The first step in successfully transporting freight is determining the best shipping option based upon the requirements needed.

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What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

GlobalTranz

That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. White glove service is all about creating the most tailored and specific deliveries possible. That’s where white glove means going the extra mile in the final mile. Prepare for exceptions management.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

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To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Equipping transport fleets with computers and printers can improve freight labeling. Industrial computers and printers for transport fleets will reduce labeling problems. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Timeline and Distance Restrictions – Refrigerated loads have limited windows for transportation timelines. Download the White Paper.

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The Best Freight Brokers Use these 5 Questions when Prospecting

FreightWaves SONAR

Since freight or transportation costs are factored into the final costs of goods sold (COGS), the value of the cargo determines the margin premium a freight broker can charge. If transportation costs account for 50% of the final COGS, then the margin premium a shipper is willing to pay will be low. Download the White Paper.

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Why Blockchain Within The Supply Chain Makes Perfect Sense

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is from Kevin Doubleday who discusses the importance of blockchain within the supply chain. WHITE PAPER] The Top Supply Chain Trends that Will Impact Supply Chain Management in 2018. Download white paper. Current Supply Chains don’t operate at the cadence of business.

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Full Truckload, Parcel, LTL, Intermodal?Oh My! How to Manage All Over the Road Modes Effectively

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Managing existing over the road modes of transportation can feel like an insurmountable task, but a transportation management system (TMS) could be the solution. Specifically, full truckload includes dry van, refrigerated, step back and removable gooseneck trailers, asserts Direct Drive Logistics , as well as flatbed carriers.

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