Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Market Review: Past, Present and Future. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. What are the real causes? ELD Mandate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2022

Knowing about her blogging side hustle, the executive team allowed her to take on the additional responsibility of the company’s digital marketing initiatives where over the course of 5 years, orchestrated two website redesigns, implemented an inbound marketing initiative, and established a sales outreach plan.

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Parade

MARCH 11, 2022

Does Parade Work for Open Deck Freight Brokers? Experts predict that open deck transportation will be a , $378 billion market by 2023 , so of course, there are plenty of freight brokers out there who facilitate the movement of open deck freight. Does Parade Work for Open Deck? Yes, and Here’s Why.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Of course, no disruption comes close to those that have been experienced to date in 2020. Poor supply chain visibility remains a top problem for most supply chains.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2021

in 2020 and will hit EUR557 billion by 2025, Simon Wong, CEO of the U-Freight Group , says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this rapidly expanding sector of global trade. The post U-Freight sees e-commerce logistics opportunities appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 9, 2022

The Cooperative Logistics Network – an international alliance of more than 320 hand-picked freight forwarders – has launched its Online Logistics Academy. The future of the freight forwarding sector is constantly evolving. These training programmes can be completed at the students’ suitable pace.

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The Logistics Academy

MARCH 2, 2016

By presenting the Incoterms in diagrams, I am able to remember the terms easily. This course must be attended by stakeholders involved in the import and export of IMDG cargoes. Interesting course which helps me gained knowledge and understanding of IMDG Code. The course is useful and helpful to my work.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

A career business journalist, Peter has served as a maritime reporter, West Coast Bureau Chief, Editor in Chief and Publisher of The Journal of Commerce, over the course of his 30-year career with the JOC beginning as a maritime beat reporter in the early 1990s. the world’s largest container shipping conference, now 23 years old.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 10, 2017

announces that their “Essential Guide to Freight Claims Management” Webinar is now open for registrations by shippers of all sizes. Cerasis will present educational material covering all things freight claims on June 6 th , 2017 at 10 AM CST. An Introduction to the Laws Governing the Freight Claim Process. Cerasis Inc.,

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Forto

JUNE 8, 2021

Port congestion, delayed processing, and massive delays in sea freight are the result. The partial closure of the port of Yantian, one of the most active ports in the world with around 100 ship berths per week, exacerbates the already tense situation in the Asia-Europe sea freight market. Following restricted port operations.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Freight and trucking data makes for an excellent resource for shippers and logistic service providers (LSPs) alike. Trucking rate predictors utilize freight and trucking data to provide shippers and LSPs with a wealth of knowledge and actionable insights to streamline strategic positioning. Think about it.

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FreightWaves SONAR

AUGUST 7, 2023

Investing in technology to improve the capabilities of your supply chain team as part of a strategic initiative yields better results throughout all phases of the freight market cycle. retailers needed to find new ports of destination for their containerized freight and required insight into port conditions in unfamiliar markets.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Most recently, the recent disruptions in the Red Sea that saw ocean freight rates from China to Europe by over 190% and saw transit times lengthen, sea-air services offered a strategic advantage for logistics professionals able to remain agile, by watching trends and jumping at opportunities to ensure a resilient supply chain.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 19, 2019

But logistics is a tricky industry and there are easy ways to waste money when shipping freight. We’ve put together the 3 most common ways to waste money when it comes to freight shipping and what your business can do to stay ahead of the game. Costly adjustments post-shipment can wreak havoc on your freight budget.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 5, 2016

Editor's Note: This is a guest blog from our friends at Bryant Surety Bonds where they discuss the current, potentially fragile state of the freight broker industry. Is the Freight Broker Industry in Decline? Does the fact that more freight brokers leave during these three months signal that the freight broker industry is declining?

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MTS Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Presently in the U.S., As it pertains to detention and demurrage, this is an issue which has been raised by shippers over the course of many years without a resolution having been reached. If it is violating the Shipping Act, carriers will of course have to change their approach. exports to Asia.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. One month in, here are our predictions for freight brokers in 2015: Manufacturing Comes Home.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Shipping and Freight in 2021. This has added to severe port congestion across several port globally and reduced service levels and carrier reliability, while exponentially increasing freight rates and surcharges. Ocean Freight Rates. Source : UNCTAD. In 2020, global container trade fell by 1.1% Looking ahead to 2022.

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Freightera

JULY 21, 2023

National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) in the USA In the United States, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has established the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system. This classification system plays a crucial role in determining freight rates and ensuring consistency across carriers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Launching your business in the freight broker and logistics fields can be an exciting journey. One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Unlike official courses where you get the basics about the trade, online groups provide first-hand freight broker resources.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post is part of a , series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2016

However, if you know what critical freight management KPIs or key performance indicators to track, you can know exactly how to change processes to decrease costs, which will result in savings for the end user. Federal Power Over Freight Management KPIs. This freight management KPIs measures a broad scale of maintenance as well.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 29, 2023

And, over the past three years, the continuing aftershocks of the COVID pandemic, combined with geopolitical factors and an economic downturn, have caused significant upheaval for shippers, cargo receivers, service providers, brokers, freight forwarders, carriers – and of course consumers.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime. Simultaneously, shippers must realize market volatility and other factors contribute to higher freight spend and uncertainty. Seeing market volatility and conditions at any point will inevitably allow shippers to recognize when freight spend will shift.

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Forto

AUGUST 20, 2018

The need to decrease freight costs has never been higher. Small and midsized businesses (SMBs) may struggle with managing freight spend proactively, and some may lack the transport and freight forwarding resources available to big-box retailers and major companies. What is Freight Consolidation? It sounds confusing.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2021

On 6th-8th October 2021, an international trade fair and conference in the field of logistics and the entire supply chain WOF (World of Freight) Expo took place in Bratislava. Over the course of three days, the event welcomed visitors from more than 30 countries. REGIONAL SMART FREIGHT FORWARDER – LANGOWSKI LOGISTICS.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 26, 2021

COVID-19, which required government response worldwide, presented many barriers to the existing standards of freight. Amazon has the same logistics focus as it’s competitors, inventory and freight. However, it has shifted the weight of this focus largely on controlling its freight costs.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Indeed, the transition has taken place so swiftly that some companies may still need to fully grasp the present or future possibilities to exploit distribution performance as a competitive advantage. Meanwhile, in the case of commercial freight, customers might unload their goods much as they do in today’s warehouse receiving operations.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

But more blatantly than ever, container liners – and especially Maersk – are on a collision course with the tech companies that provide digital infrastructure for selling goods. Late 2021 saw Maersk continue to shift towards vertical integrations, with acquisition of Senator, a German freight forwarder for $644 million dollars.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Of course, it has long been the case that publishers target their readers. My job is not to determine for the reader what they should think, but to present information from all sides of an issue, with a proper degree of analysis and context, and let them come to their own conclusions. Which leads me back to my initial tweet.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 18, 2021

Few topics carry the weight and stress of freight embargoes, particularly LTL embargoes. Carriers may simply refuse to accept freight from their shippers. Enhance communication to make your freight more attractive to carriers, helping to ease the effects of embargoes when they go into effect. . Register HERE.

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ShipLilly

MAY 27, 2020

The APL England was en route from Ningbo, China, to Melbourne Australia, turning around and changing course to Brisbane after the incident to be boarded by local authorities and conduct the proper investigations. The post 43 Containers Fall Overboard From APL England appeared first on ShipLilly.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Shippers rely on overseas shipping, air transportation, and ground delivery to move freight. There are various modes of transportation, but when it comes to freight shipping, there are several main transportation methods in the freight industry: Ocean, Air, Rail, Road, Intermodel, and multimodal.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now. an increasingly stable and growing industry , and increasing demand for new brokers, you have all the external conditions to become a successful freight broker. What does a freight broker do?

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