Freightos

MARCH 6, 2024

Judah Levine March 6, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $4,754/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 1% to $6,652/FEU.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2018

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 7, 2023

A frequent speaker and advisor, Dan has spoken at more than 50 conferences and has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNBC, TechCrunch, and Bloomberg TV amongst others. Better weather-related decisions reduce accidents, insurance costs, shipment delays, and makes the lives of drivers safer and easier.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A prominent climate conference has led to new progress on shipping industry climate regulations. From now through tomorrow, the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, or COP28, is taking place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. What is the group seeking to achieve with these talks?

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Stord

MARCH 5, 2019

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)’s conference attracts retail and supply chain leaders from the biggest brands in the country, providing a forum for innovation, networking, and collaboration. If you couldn’t make it, or want to refresh your memory, here are five big themes from the 2019 conference.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2015

This is a two part series talking about the implications of the shift towards dimensional weight pricing. Today’s post will cover more on what is dimensional weight pricing and some tips to know to get prepared for a possible sweeping shift to DIM pricing in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 2, 2022

Jefferies also led the successful development, negotiation and reauthorization of major infrastructure legislation and managed the successful conference of Committee legislation relating to the 2012 surface transportation reauthorization law, MAP 21. About Association of American Railroads. Investing in Tomorrow.

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Automotive Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2018

Carmakers have begun to hedge their bets as negotiations continue and tensions rise, according to analyst firm PwC Autofacts – as was seen last week when Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced at the Detroit Auto Show that it was shifting Ram truck production from its Saltillo plant in Mexico to the Warren Truck Assembly in Michigan by 2020.

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247 Customs Broker

APRIL 19, 2018

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Of course, you want to control costs, consider options, and mitigate risks, but it will also be important to keep these five factors in mind as you talk to ocean service providers about the year ahead.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

The trouble today is finding authentic pairs which also do not cost an arm and a leg. This resulted in meaningful cost savings for our last mile delivery program overall,” he added. Serota said that both sides are “spending a lot of time at the negotiating table, and I am optimistic we will hear good news soon”.

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Conger

MARCH 28, 2024

MaaS can lead to cost-minimization of transport services like public transportation, rental, and sharing offerings. Data Analytics This involves the collection of data reports from various fleet performance metrics, such as vehicle utilization, fuel consumption, and maintenance costs.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2018

The 2018 supply chain conference season kicked off for me last week. at the SMC3 Jump Start 2018 conference in Atlanta, GA. Spot-market prices for dry vans, the most commonly used big rig, are up more than 20% year-over-year. This aligns with what the conference attendees are feeling and expecting.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 8, 2022

To successfully manage a small business, be sure to calculate the actual costs of running a business. Too often, small businesses won’t consider the hidden costs of loans, licenses and legal paperwork, insurance, office and retail space, and employee benefits. This article highlights the top 5 hidden costs of running a small business.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

It’s a challenge because it can be addressed by diverting away from the Suez Canal and utilizing more vessels sailing at faster speeds to effectively keep containers moving, even if these will mean longer lead times and higher costs while diversions persist. You can read the report and see our short webinar on the topic here.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 14, 2017

This year, BlueGrace Logistics held their National Conference at the beautiful SandPearl resort in Clearwater Beach, FL. To no surprise, the conference was jam packed with fantastic speakers including Don Hutson, Alex Sheen and Brian Holloway. Everyone enjoyed learning experiences, lunches and a reception back at headquarters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Expanding the smart package initiative will help UPS strengthen its network efficiency as it seeks to reduce costs in a cooling demand environment. hope to slash shipping costs and save millions of dollars when they sit down later this month to negotiate long-term contracts with ocean carriers following last year’s surge in rates.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 16, 2023

At the same time, the Celtics finished with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. The data also signaled that supply chain leaders expect ongoing increases in operating costs, as 6 in 10 respondents expect operating costs to be 10 percent to 20 percent higher this year than in past years.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 16, 2015

This principle says nothing about how to earn the trust needed to get someone to agree to a contract or how to negotiate a viable contract. 5 Skills Needed for Radical Supply Chain and Logistics Collaboration. Each of these skills is necessary for a successful collaboration.

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Globalior

JUNE 30, 2020

The WTO also conducts courses for government officials to build their expertise and skills, so that they may help their countries to better facilitate trade. Accessions Division: Facilitates negotiations between WTO members and others requesting accession. How is the WTO structured?

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For the second straight year between the conference championships and the Super Bowl, Tom Brady has announced his retirement from the NFL. The new fees, which take effect February 28, coincide with the company’s efforts to cut costs and adjust to slower growth in online shopping. This time, however, he says it is for good. service fee.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For example, some carriers shared with us their APIs for contract rates, others for spot rates, some for rates but not ebooking, others share APIs via third parties who charge an exorbitant price for accessing the API. All of this deters adoption of the APIs which is ironic as they were designed to save time and money for the carrier.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Shippers and third-party logistics companies are forming strategic partnerships and working together to improve decision-making, manage costs and increase agility. Power can become apparent during contract negotiations. Overall, those relationships are working. The study, which was released Oct.

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20Cube Logistics

APRIL 29, 2021

Conference service. The freight rates are negotiable. In case, you would like to move a large cargo to the consignee, with a strict schedule and at regular intervals, you can choose a liner; otherwise you can easily opt for tramper or tramp service for a random consignment and negotiate the price accordingly.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With three rounds of attempted trade negotiations come and gone, a trade war between the United States and China, representing the two largest economies in the world has begun. and Chinese companies alike learn how to negotiate these new tariffs. sugar farmers, don’t export much because prices abroad are much lower than at home.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2015

The more KPIs, the more difficult the negotiation process. Cost Reduction is another major goal. As the two partners implement Continuous Improvement or Kaizen cost reduction will follow. 3PL/SLA Skills/Knowledge. Effective KPI Management Goals. Rewards will be reaped by both parties.

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Automotive Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Nafta re-negotiations and the ongoing trade disputes between the US and China are creating considerable uncertainty in the automotive industry, but that does not change the need to keep the supply chain international; if anything, cross-border logistics services have become even more important. if Canada and Mexico are exempted.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

The terms are decided and negotiated by the brands and spaces directly themselves. The shortage projection, released on the final day of the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition at the San Diego Convention Center, is expected to grow over the next decade, Costello said. with pricing down 14 points to 36.8

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Automotive Logistics

AUGUST 1, 2018

Carmakers are faced with shifting production, higher purchase costs, lower profits and the possibility of raising the price of their products as a consequence of the continuing global trade conflict. Outcomes included higher prices for the metals, which make up at least two-thirds of the weight of cars. GM’s profit fell 2.8%

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 2, 2018

New “digital assist” online price negotiation tools and workflow streamline price bid and counter offer process; eliminate excess phone calls and emails. Shortens price negotiating cycle, reduces downtime waiting for loads, improves accuracy and speed on load pricing. Lane Search.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 18, 2021

With Transporeon Insights the company announces a new advanced analytics and market intelligence tool that allows to make informed, data-driven pricing (buy/sell) decisions by providing near real-time visibility on the contract and spot pricing as well as capacity market development. Strategic partnership with ZeKju.

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Freightos

MARCH 23, 2023

This year’s recent TPM – the annual transpacific maritime conference hosted by the Journal of Commerce in Long Beach, CA at the end of February – was a combination of post-pandemic debrief, projections for the rest of the year and beyond, and lessons learned.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2018

5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year. Highlights from 3Gtms Innovate 2018 User Conference. CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Delivery is the Product: Takeaways from Transplace’s Shipper Symposium 2018. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships. Big Data in Logistics.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The intent to acquire Doddle was announced jointly by Duncan Angove, CEO, Blue Yonder, and Tim Robinson, co-founder at Doddle at ICON London, Blue Yonder’s supply chain conference. Daily market prices to move cargo from Asia to the U.S.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2018

At the Descartes Evolution 2018 conference in March, Mark Holifield, Home Depot’s Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Product Development, discussed how the retailer is investing $1.2 billion over five years to redesign its distribution and delivery network to “create the fastest, most efficient delivery in home improvement.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

There was plenty of evidence at the Transportation Intermediaries Association Capital Ideas conference and exhibition that [automation] is also going to change shippers and the ways third-party logistics companies manage freight.” From this base, managers can negotiate truckload freight quotes more efficiently.

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The Logistics Academy

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Other ways we support experiential learning include hosting external student case competitions, touring logistics facilities, and attending industry conferences. We find that a skill set in another discipline gives students a competitive advantage because it can enhance how they practice logistics and supply chain management.

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Logistics Manager

MAY 1, 2018

However, with the abolishment of the conference system and as carriers began sharing space on vessels, carrier services and offerings became narrower in scope. This is part of an overall trend we’ve seen with carriers looking to cut costs. It’s not hard to see why carriers have been placing such an emphasis on cost savings.

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