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Ocean Freight Contract Season: An Overview and Key Components

MTS Logistics

Other Considerations: Contracts pertaining to maritime freight may also include negotiations over the availability of equipment and containers, such as refrigerated containers (reefers) or specific containers for hazardous commodities. Shippers need to know that there will be enough equipment available to meet their shipping requirements.

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Editor’s Choice: What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

Logistics Viewpoints

By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. This is where the term, white glove services, comes into play.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

Logistics Viewpoints

Despite the epic supply chain problems, some companies have taken big steps to profitably meet consumer demand leading up to and during the busy holiday season. Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.),

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This Week in Logistics News (February 25 – March 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. Companies, for their part, are pushing to close the gender bias, and will continue to do so. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

GlobalTranz

By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. This is where the term, white glove services, comes into play.

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Shipping Carriers and Services Overview

Ship Monk

However, it’s definitely helpful to understand the highlights of each shipping carrier, so here we go! Think – refrigerators, stereo systems, furniture. In terms of value, DHL helps ecommerce clients get the most out of their budgets by customizing shipping services to meet their unique needs.

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The Evolution of the Direct-to-Consumer Supply Chain

Talking Logistics

Manufacturers and CPG companies have found new, improved ways to optimize their networks and evolve their supply chains to meet the rising demands of their retail customers. From books and clothes to groceries and refrigerators, almost anything can (and is) being ordered online. And for some, the evolution didn’t stop there.