Overdrive Online

APRIL 22, 2024

After Convoy's stunning collapse, and it's resurrection under Flexport, one trucking debt collection agency says some small percent of relief might be on the way for the dozens of unpaid carriers.

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Trucking 97

Overdrive Online

MARCH 12, 2024

Flexport's Convoy relaunch has achieved a shocking success: Recruiting carriers that Convoy had stiffed in October. Here's why carriers are going for it, and what that says about trucking today.

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Trucking 122

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If the combination of holiday demand, higher rates and volume caps has you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS and the USPS, maybe it’s time to consider adding some regional carriers to your parcel delivery options.

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eCommerce 296

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

JULY 27, 2021

Capacity shortages among parcel carrier companies have escalated concerns among eCommerce and omnichannel retailers. These businesses rely heavily on FedEx, UPS, USPS, DHL, and various regional carriers to deliver goods. That’s why a parcel shipping strategy that relies predominantly on one preferred provider could be risky.

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Sourcing Strategies Capacity Strategy Sourcing 296

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 27, 2022

Over the last couple of weeks, I’ve read about another danger on US roadways: chameleon carriers. By closing the loophole, motor carriers were required to use the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, which they queried as part of the hiring process. The closing of this loophole was a very important step towards highway safety.

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Compliance Government Trucking Article 143

MercuryGate

APRIL 9, 2024

Reallocating resources is just the tip of the iceberg regarding the benefits of adopting our carrier claims solution. The post Maximizing Efficiency in Carrier Claims Management appeared first on MercuryGate International. What would you do with the additional resources you currently dedicate to your claims process?

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Efficiency Tips Blog Logistics 59

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MARCH 22, 2022

While regional parcel carriers may not offer an ideal solution for every parcel shipping situation, they have provided some brands with welcome relief. Skyrocketing rates and volume caps may have you seeking alternatives to FedEx, UPS, and USPS – sometimes referred to as the “Big Three” in fulfillment circles.

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Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

MAY 18, 2021

All e-retailers rely on the major parcel carriers to handle critical “last mile” delivery of packages to the customer’s doorstep. While most fulfillment operations use all the big parcel carriers to some degree, most favor one specific carrier that best suits the needs of their operation.

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Overdrive Online

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While tech founders celebrate their new venture, an interpleader suit from Ikea shakes some skeletons out of the closet after dozens of carriers got stiffed back in October. Convoy is back under new management.

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Overdrive Online

MARCH 4, 2024

When Convoy collapsed last Fall, an email went to carriers under a Convoy load that stated, emphatically, "you will be paid for this load." What's a carrier's recourse for payment? Four months on, for many that's still not the case.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 5, 2024

alone, disputes increased by 7.1%, leading carriers to pay heavy penalties. What we need to see is that the damage to carriers’ relationships with their customers is far more severe than the costs of demurrage and detention. Undoubtedly, outdated messaging processes make carriers dissatisfied with the service they provide to customers.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 10, 2024

All retailers, even those with private fleets, should consider multiple delivery-carrier scenarios for last-mile success, says Bill Catania, chief executive officer and founder of OneRail.

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Truck News

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The Private Motor Truck Council of Canada (PMTC) feels it’s time provinces and territories work together to monitor the safety fitness of carriers across the country. The following is an […]

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Trucking 121

Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For carriers looking for consistency in their schedules and stable revenue, dedicated freight is the key to keeping your trucks moving, developing strong business relationships, and steady earnings. Dedicated freight is a contracted arrangement between a carrier and a shipper or freight broker. This What is Dedicated Freight?

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Supply Chain and Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

The Copenhagen-based Global Maritime Forum (GMF) has completed a study that concludes ammonia-powered gas carriers could compete effectively as soon as 2026. The findings are based on a route from the US Gulf Coast to northwestern Europe. The route has … Continue reading →

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Maritime Study Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics 113

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Read more Beyond Rates: Important Factors in Carrier Selection. The post Beyond Rates: Important Factors in Carrier Selection appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. Is this affecting the way shippers are approaching freight procurement? What factors are most important for companies when selecting.

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Procurement Capacity Freight Availability 139

Trinity Logistics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A carrier that receive their freight pay in a timely manner is a happy carrier. Fill Out the Carrier Registration Packet Completely When you’re starting out as a newly registered carrier in our network, we require you to fill out our online carrier packet. No one knows that better than us!

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Tips Document Freight Networks 91

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound. Requirements to manage carrier invoices and other transactions grow in stride. and distribution points across a network.

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Price Reduction Cost Reduction Inventory Reduction Capacity 114

Loginext

MARCH 15, 2024

Carrier diversification in logistics management software has become the need of the hour. We highlight the various use cases on how shippers can benefit from multi-carrier shipping vs. the risks associated with single-carrier shipping. appeared first on loginextsolutions.com.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Reliability Optimization Software Logistics 67

Trinity Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Proper carrier selection may be one of the most important tasks for Freight Agents to keep their business safe. I remember the first time I dispatched a driver to pick up a shipment thinking, “Wait, I just met this carrier for the first time. CARRIER SELECTION PROCESS Always Ask This Question “What’s the name on the side of your truck?”

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Freight Logistics Network Optimization Software Picking Compliance 105

Food Logistics

JULY 4, 2023

Here's how a carrier integration marketplace helps streamline delivery operations, handle order surges, ensure timely delivery and give complete visibility of orders.

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Ordering Handling Operations Supply Chain Software 147

Overdrive Online

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

After an owner-operator confronted TQL face-to-face over nonpayment issues, other carriers say the broker is withholding tens of thousands in cash, and they're mulling legal action.

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Operations 135

Logistics Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

Download the white paper to learn about the benefits of multi-carrier shipping with EasyPost.

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White Paper 114

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 19, 2024

Samsung Heavy Industries said that the two very large ammonia carriers (VLACs) are scheduled to be delivered by the end of November 2027.

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Industry 96

Freightquote

JULY 17, 2023

Valuable LTL carrier ratings educate and empower small business owners to make informed decisions and find top LTL carriers.

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MTS Logistics

MARCH 18, 2024

Schacht delved into the different approaches carriers are adopting to blend their liner operations with logistics and freight forwarding capabilities. As a forwarder handling a volume of 100,000 TEUs annually, our interactions with ocean carriers and our clients offer us unique insights.

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Logistics Network Optimization Software Supply Chain Software Modeling Software Operations 88

Talking Logistics

MARCH 1, 2023

This applies to shippers, carriers, freight brokers, and others in the industry. Read more The post Leveraging Technology to Source Capacity Faster and Build Stronger Carrier Relationships appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez. As we move forward in 2023 and beyond, how will technology help facilitate and improve.

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Optimal Sourcing Sourcing Logistics Network Optimization Software Capacity 150

Supply Chain Brain

JANUARY 28, 2024

million-gallon ammonia fuel ammonia carrier, which is being built at the Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) Ariake Shipyard, is scheduled to be delivered in November 2026.

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 10, 2024

A select number of ocean carriers and shippers are racing to meet decarbonization goals for international transportation over the next few years. And they need help.

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Meeting Transportation 105

MTS Logistics

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

government, through the Federal Maritime Commission, has designated a Chinese government-affiliated shipping carrier as a controlled carrier. In its latest update on February 27th, the Federal Maritime Commission published an update to its Controlled Carrier List. COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., OOCL (Europe) Limited (RPI No.

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Maritime Government Analysis Industry 72

Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Retailers also took steps to contain costs and preserve margins as they reoriented toward e-commerce like never before, including putting solutions in place to more effectively navigate carrier capacity caps and improve the visibility, accessibility, and mobility of inventory. More to give the organization. Meet the basic needs.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing 131