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The Definitive Guide to Transportation and Logistics Terminology

GlobalTranz

Blockchain : A unique traceability service-ledger that builds immutable blocks of information and prevents all risk of tampering with data. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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Data standardization and its benefits – Executive Insights with Thomas Bagge, CEO of DCSA

Shipping and Freight Resource

Data the “new” gold, is in high demand all over the world and especially now in the shipping and freight industry. But just data alone is not going to assist. Data and its usage must be standardised and there must be a standardised approach to digitalisation. So that Industry Blueprint was quite crucial.

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Cooperative Logistics Network Surpasses 300 Members

Logistics Business Magazine

The Cooperative Logistics Network , the first international freight forwarding network with global coverage to launch instant quoting ability for its members, has set a new coverage record by adding its 300th agent. This year, for example, we have created a new personalized online brochure for members and we have launched our blog.”

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Six supply chain predictions for 2022

Logistics Business Magazine

With capacity constraints, ecommerce growth and driver shortages creating dilemmas for many as well as the increased focus from the industry on environment and machine learning, it was a year that was definitely not without its tests. This clearly presents both an opportunity and challenge for retailers and last mile logistics companies.

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Freight Consolidation and Deconsolidation in Shipping

Forto

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. Freight Deconsolidation. A Quick Look into the Deconsolidation Definition.

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What’s Holding Back Customer-Centric Air Cargo?

Freightos

And, as if choreographed, speakers from startups, carriers, and forwarders brought up example after another of where the forces of change are finally breaking through. That was my big take from Elevate , presented by Air Cargo World earlier this month. Customers are definitely ready. The Technology Is Already Here.

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When it comes to the truck driver shortage, ‘the struggle is (still) real’

247 Customs Broker

Data points from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) support that struggle thesis, too. As always, ATA Chief Economist Bob Costello clearly presented the situation, in terms of the challenges it creates and what it could mean for freight transportation and logistics. For certain, carriers are definitely loving those apples.