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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

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Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. The freight forwarding business is still all about personal relationships and building trust,” he adds.

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Control Towers Tackle Disruption

Logistics Business Magazine

In the immediate aftermath of the COVID-19 outbreak, we saw already complex supply chain challenges become ever-more intricate and convoluted for freight forwarding customers. escaped easy definition. The post Control Towers Tackle Disruption appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. transparency and coordination.

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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. The post Cooperative Logistics Network Surpasses 300 Members appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Future Freight Rates Development

Logistics Business Magazine

Parcel freight rates are also expected to increase 4% (domestic) up to 7% cross-border (within Europe). Even taking the upcoming peak season into account, full warehouses and recession fears do not make the market enthusiastic, while the available belly freight capacity in passenger planes increases.”

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Supply Chain Industry Fears for 2023

Logistics Business Magazine

On the other hand, until there is a balance reached between supply and demand, forwarders will favour short-term contracts until the rates stabilize. Freight forwarders will employ a ‘wait and see’ approach before making any long-term air cargo capacity commitments particularly.” the report claims.

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Freightline’s multilingual team enhances service

Logistics Business Magazine

Communication with our carriers and clients in Poland is definitely easier because we are multilingual,” adds Kamil Potrec, European Operations Coordinator at Freightline. The post Freightline’s multilingual team enhances service appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine.

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Transporeon Launches Freight Marketplace

Logistics Business Magazine

Its key benefits include: ● A central location for deal-making: Freight Marketplace unites carriers and shippers ‘under one roof’ to do business based on their specific needs, capabilities and requirements. Simplified negotiations: Freight Marketplace uses advanced algorithms to simplify negotiations and optimise the procurement process.