GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

And while uncertainty still hangs over many businesses, others are adopting new practices to shore up their shipping strategies in a post-COVID marketplace. 2020 proved that there are still steps to be made if businesses are going to build shipping strategies designed to withstand any storms that come over the horizon. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 15, 2023

They talk about the growing popularity of podcasts in the logistics industry and how podcasting can be a helpful tool for professionals to stay up-to-date on industry trends and insights. 00:17:09] Evergreen content strategy. [00:23:14] 00:55:57] Trucking industry job improvement. [01:00:11]

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IoT World Today

OCTOBER 15, 2020

As organizations continue to adapt to the roller-coaster ride of 2020, some leaders’ pre-pandemic IT strategies brought business resilience even as COVID-19 struck. Indeed, some organizations spent several years laying the foundations for data-driven strategy and remote operations even prior to COVID-19.

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TransAudit

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Learning more about fuel costs and shipping will give you a better understanding of what’s going on and equip you with some strategies to help. Other forms of transportation are feeling the pinch as well. In just the first few months of 2022, fuel prices had more than a $134 billion impact on this industry. New Routes.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen.

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ShipLilly

JUNE 28, 2021

Thankfully some strategies can be used to mitigate the cost. This is a fiscally sound strategy that cuts down on reverse logistics costs for organizations. Returns are a significant issue among the electronics Industry, where they comprise $10 billion worth of additional cost every year. Return and Repair Policy Framework.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Customer service, more often than not, is the backbone of any industry. Sending your employees on a customer service course can be beneficial to your customer relationships, but the question is, how? We’ve collected together a few reasons as to why customer service is important in the logistics industry. Customer Satisfaction.

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The Logistics Academy

JUNE 1, 2018

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) plans to adopt an initial greenhouse gas strategy, the first of its kind for the shipping sector whose annual CO2 emissions are slightly higher than the annual emissions of Germany. Setting a common course?

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

Nine years ago, my company FourKites pioneered the market for real-time transportation visibility. That’s when you can course correct in any number of ways that make your business more efficient and your customers happier. The entire supply chain industry was caught flat-footed by the seismic disruptions wrought by the pandemic.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 6, 2021

The inaugural Innovation and Technology in Transport ( ITT Hub ) event made its debut on 30th June-1st July. It was the largest show of its kind in 40 years and helped spearhead the future of transport and revolutionise the commercial vehicle market as the industry transitions to net zero emissions and strives to reach maximum efficiency.

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

It’s pretty simple – intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. This shipping strategy began in 18 th century England, and in the 1950s, the steel intermodal transportation container was standardized based on design specifications from the US DoD.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

In this article, supplied by Leigh Anderson, Managing Director, Bis Henderson Recruitment , we look how a changed commercial and social environment is having an effect on talent recruitment and retention in the supply chain industry. Historically, the pace of strategic change in the food industry has been that of the escargot.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 31, 2018

Every transportation firm sees the utility of having a transportation management plan. It is essential in organizing activities in the transportation industry effectively and efficiently. The challenges that the transportation industry faces are enormous. Download White Paper.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Compounding this problem, diesel costs are expected to increase, says Road Scholar Transport , and consumers are demanding low-price products and zero-cost shipping. trillion by 2020. What about Amazon Air?

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Women in Trucking

JANUARY 5, 2020

Whether it’s more mentorship involving women or increased experience, confidence and education, this trend of growing women-owned enterprises (WBEs) also is happening in transportation and logistics. After the death of Autumn Transport’s founder Lowell Rieks in 2015, his daughter Julie Andrich became President and CEO.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 15, 2024

In 2023, the industrial installation specialist HARDER logistics once again executed relocations of machinery and equipment from Germany and other European countries to their new location. In total, around 300 individual components (production lines, systems and machines) were transported, dismantled and reassembled/installed.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Operational excellence, of course. What capabilities are most important, especially from a transportation management system? We also have what we call CAMP (Corporate Account Management) HNRY, which is a dual CRM/productivity model that we think is unique in the industry. What do shipper’s look for in a logistics partner?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

It is common for pundits to look ahead and predict how an industry or profession will change. Labor management systems break the work down into very granular activities, set targets for doing those tasks in an allotted period of time, and measure how workers do against the time standards over the course of the day.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2015

In the complex world of modern transportation, companies lacking the experience to professionally handle the intricacies of transportation management are sure to find controlling shipping costs an extreme challenge. Freight costs are eminently controllable, however, efficiently managing this major budget item requires expertise.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2023

The Kingdom’s trade gateways also welcomed 933,000 passengers over the course of 2022, a 36% spike from 2021 when 688,000 pax landed on the country’s shores. The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.3 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04 million TEUs a year earlier.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. So, buckle up! So, buckle up!

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 2, 2018

Today, we conclude our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. We spent the last week exploring each category's top 10 most viewed posts over the course of 2017. Top 10 Transportation Blog Posts of the Year.

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WorkWave

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

This is what starting a non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) business can offer you. We’re setting out on a journey to understand how to transform your dream into reality, navigating legal documents, and NEMT software, hiring competent drivers, and crafting an effective marketing strategy. So, buckle up!

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

In place of long paper trails and maintenance schedules, machines with the capacity to communicate their needs and issues via the industrial Internet of Things (IoT) are becoming an essential component of effective processes. Transportation Management. Transportation Management. The answer is simple.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Additionally, the logistics industry constantly changes; it is never stagnant. Trinity has an in-house Education Team that provides you with many opportunities to continue your education and training on business strategy, industries, modes, sales, and other skill sets you may need. INDUSTRY NEWS AND RESOURCES.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Of course, tracking overall detention across a carrier’s network can seem overwhelming. Of course, it helps to know how the trends are shaping up over days, weeks and even months.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In it, Daniel discusses the industrial Computing Revolution and how it effects the manufacturing industry. The industrial computing revolution has advanced the manufacturing industry, but at what cost? Industrial Computing in Manufacturing is Creating Jobs. Industrial Computing and the Workforce is the Future.

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10xLogistics

DECEMBER 24, 2017

I generally do not like to comment on something so speculative however Friday ended with a huge bang in the supply chain industry with Amazon and a major retailer apparently thinking of buying XPO logistics. Transportation is pervasive across the value chain all the way back to the raw materials movements to the final mile.

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Forto

JANUARY 10, 2020

And with these factors as your tailwind we think that the following 8 strategies will take your business to the next level. Our digital logistics solution allows you to request and compare instant quotes for transportation from the EU to Asia by sea, air or rail via our online platform and book directly online in 2 clicks.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. Growth of E-commerce: E-commerce kept growing, increasing the need for effective logistical services.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

It is considerably more important to find talent quickly to fill the ever-growing needs of the freight and shipping industry. The industry is growing and will only continue to suffer from finite trucking capacity. Driver retention is a growing issue as the industry expands. Increased route optimization to speed transportation.

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Logistics Manager

JUNE 25, 2019

Møller – Mærsk A/S , recently unveiled a new carbon neutral product – the first of its kind in the industry. One of these customers the H&M Group is the first company to take part in the pilot as a part of their strategy to move towards carbon-neutral transportation. ” Ms.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 27, 2021

Because warehousing and transportation represent significant cost centers, intelligent logistics decisions are critical. Uberization: Exploring On-Demand Transportation, Labor and Warehousing. In fact, the on-demand industry was estimated to account for $75 billion in 2018. [1] Five Forces Reshaping Logistics as We Know it.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Of course, the economic viability of these types of shipments is limited to specific commodities. For more information on how Freightos drives market insights across the value chain, visit terminal.freightos.com Ian Arroyo Chief Strategy Officer, Freightos Group Ian is a passionate entrepreneur, strategy geek, and people builder.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The US Bureau of Labor statistics reported over 500,000 job openings in warehousing and transportation in August of 2022 alone. Voice technology also can be used in many warehouse and industrial processes such as picking and replenishment.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

B2Bs can simulate potential risks and challenges that may arise in their operations by experimenting with different strategies in a risk-free environment. Companies can identify the best course of action, minimize negative impacts and make more informed decisions. What Makes RouteManager Simulations Different?

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Ship Monk

MARCH 30, 2024

When ShipMonk started, one of the driving forces was shaking up the long-static logistics industry with innovation that would allow ecommerce brands to grow and scale optimally. This advanced transportation management and rate shopping strategy removes guesswork while infusing flexibility.

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