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Editor’s Choice: Air Freight Forwarders Must Increase Air Cargo Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

Today’s article is from Blume Global and highlights why air freight forwarders must help industry increase air cargo visibility. They need greater access to data to show not only where shipments are throughout the entire journey in real-time, but also their safety and integrity. To read the full article, click HERE.

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2023’s Freight Forwarding and Project Cargo: The Big Shifts We’re Buzzing About!

MTS Logistics

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. But it’s not just about tracking – it’s about harnessing data to predict disruptions, optimize routes, and ensure timely deliveries. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction.

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Shypple launches freight forwarding platform for perishables

Logistics Business Magazine

In the perishables market, freight forwarding relies heavily on Excel spreadsheets, emails, phone calls and other error-prone methods of managing the supply chain. While many solutions rely on the GPS data from container ships, Shypple implements “near real-time” terminal data on its platform, including the most up-to-date schedule.

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Precise, Comprehensive Data in Air Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

“Air freight forwarders should use this period to ensure that they can provide the airlines with the additional data required,” advises DAKOSY authorized officer Dirk Gladiator. This information can be submitted by the airline or – what is new – also directly by the freight forwarder.

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The State of Freight Forwarder Response Time

RPA Labs

That’s the average response rate for a freight forwarder to respond to a quote request as uncovered in this unique approach by automation workflow company, RPA Labs. While we’ve heard this sentiment time and time again, have freight forwarders really changed the way they respond to customers? Small & Mid-Size FFs.

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Improve Data Quality in Air and Sea Supply Chains

Logistics Business Magazine

Nevertheless, there is still a lack of transparency in logistics, as data volumes are often insufficiently filtered and processed. The logistics industry and in particular those responsible for air and ocean freight have traditionally struggled with the issue of transparency. But also the organization of data plays an important role.

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How These 5 Freight Forwarding Technology Innovations Boost Service Levels, Reduce Costs, & Improve CX

RPA Labs

Freight forwarding technology is designed to reduce costs, hasten bookings, and help international trade flow seamlessly. Automated Data Entry. Automation in logistics for data entry is a fully loaded topic. Remember that robotics process automation depends on data and reliable responses to a given question or topic.