Ship Monk

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

If that sounds like you, then you’re probably an ecommerce business owner. While ecommerce has experienced boom after boom, 2022 has proven to be an interesting year in its already storied history. Ecommerce growth is expected to be up about 2.5% 2 Analyze Your Past Data and Compare It to Current Trends. Slice of cake.

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 30, 2023

If you’ve read PART 1 of our Ultimate Ecommerce Merchant Guide then you are halfway through absorbing the best lessons any entrepreneur can learn from the previous peak season, and are primed with the right knowledge to restructure for a stronger 2023. Welcome to the ecommerce party! And if you haven’t read PART 1, no worries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Thus, it has become critical that executives dig into the multifaceted domain of TSO, which encompass pivotal aspects such as the implementation of global freight audit and payment (FAP) solutions, smart delivery performance management practices and other factors that can yield a significant effect.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 4, 2022

Many logistics, transportation, warehousing, and freight tech companies have experienced explosive growth. The second key takeaway is the growth of ecommerce. It took ecommerce 10 years to become 15% of total retail sales. In the first quarter of the pandemic, ecommerce grew to become 33% of total retail sales.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Maintaining control over freight rates has never been easy for shippers. In addition to spikes in ecommerce volumes, the overall U.S. freight market has grown in volume since the July 4th holiday, which is counter to historic trends. There is an ongoing shift in each of the 135 major U.S.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 24, 2020

[og_img] With the spread of COVID-19, expect a rise in e-commerce orders - the industry is used to small package deliveries, but shippers of heavier… The post Ecommerce Continues Move Toward Heavier Freight Purchases appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2023

The Initial Hurdle: 2021’ Freight Fiasco During the COVID-19 pandemic, Conor from Fort Toys , like many other entrepreneurs, found himself dealing with skyrocketing demand… and skyrocketing freight costs. This trend was a while in coming. The key takeaway? One challenge appears to have been replaced with another.

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Stay up to date on the latest information on conditions impacting the freight market, curated by Trinity Logistics through our Freightwaves Sonar subscription. This upward trend will be short-lived and expect rates below $2.00 Contract rates will also trend downward, finding a floor most likely in the middle part of the year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 17, 2023

Prior to joining OneRail, Ron was the CRO at Turvo, a TMS solution provider that offers end-to-end communication and analytics solutions for freight brokers, 3PLs, shippers, and carriers. He currently works at OneRail, an Orlando-based last mile transportation visibility solution providing shippers with Amazon-level dependability and speed.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. And with daily headlines on new Ubers for X, new tech acquisitions, and the continuing crawl of technology into our everyday life, we’re focussing on five emerging tech trends that have the potential to reshape logistics. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. A whopping $13.92

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 22, 2022

Christoph Grasl has more than 25 years of experience in freight and logistics. He started his carrier in freight forwarding at Vienna Airport in 1996. Our slogan ‘Explore The World Of Freight In The Heart Of Europe’ is a perfect description of what we create and where our focus lies.

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Freightos

APRIL 9, 2024

More Resources Home April 9, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 13% to $3.66/kg

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 20, 2017

While automation is poised to revolutionize eCommerce Logistics and last mile delivery, last mile eCommerce will benefit from increased use of white glove logistics services. Although free and fast are standard parts of last mile delivery in eCommerce, the last word, all-inclusive, poses a new challenge for shippers.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 19, 2020

They also serve as a great alternative to the more expensive air freight option. Such services include Matson’s CLX, APL’s EXX and ZIM’s eCommerce Xpress. This shopping trend is accurate as many set up home offices, tackle DIY projects and start to work out at home. Expedited shipping services offer value-added options.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

More Resources Home April 2, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. China – N. Europe weekly prices fell 6% to $3.31/kg.

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Now, That's Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The transportation environment has remained challenging through much of 2021, with everything from ocean container shortages to port congestion to tight trucking capacity making life difficult for companies shipping outbound freight and receiving inbound goods. With KPMG anticipating 7% higher holiday sales for U.S.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Call it a cop-out if you like, but predicting which logistics and supply chain trends will make a difference to businesses in any given year has become notoriously difficult, given the speed at which technology in particular, can suddenly disrupt the way things are done. 2018 Update: How Did the Trends Progress?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Does your supply chain depend on container freight shipping? At Logistics Bureau, we have supply chain consultants available to help you improve volume forecasting and attain the most favourable container freight rates possible, even during this period of pandemic-induced turmoil. Adjust to a Carrier-centric Freight Market.

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FLS Transport

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The Top 7 Stories in Freight. The hottest stories in freight can be found here, in the Weekly Freight Report: 1. Innovation needed on contract freight. 70% – 80% of all truckload spend is on contracted freight…but you wouldn’t know it if you read the splashy headlines. The great freight rally will continue.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 7, 2022

If you own an eCommerce store, optimizing your business for same-day deliveries can be beneficial both to your business and to your customers. The growing trend of same-day delivery. GoShip is a freight marketplace that connects your business with a large base of professional shipping couriers and carriers nationwide.

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247 Customs Broker

MARCH 7, 2018

The rapid growth of ecommerce is driving deep changes in logistics, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. Companies have long had dashboards to organize their metrics, but until recently, most of these approaches have been descriptive, meaning they look at past or current trends.

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Ship Monk

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There are a lot of accounting terms thrown around when describing eCommerce inventory: merchandise inventory , WIP inventory , ending inventory , and beginning inventory to name just a few. For an eCommerce business, inventory is your most valuable asset (at least in terms of bookkeeping) and also one of your largest costs.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 1, 2021

Have you always wanted to start an eCommerce business? Dropshipping is a form of eCommerce where all fulfillment of orders is taken care of by third-party suppliers. Easy start-up: Launching an eCommerce business doesn’t have to involve thousands of dollars. Find out if dropshipping is the right choice for you! .

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FLS Transport

OCTOBER 22, 2020

The Top 6 Stories in Freight. Freight Makes a V-shaped Recovery. The Cass Freight Index for Sept is out and it confirms the current market conditions. Get the full report on volumes, expenditures, linehauls, and intermodal trends here. What to Expect for Q4 Freight. Need help moving freight across North America?

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Freightos

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Freight Rates Still Down, But Is There Change In The Air? Beyond that, China-US East Coast rates have now declined for seven consecutive weeks, while four of the seven Freightos International Freight Indexes are tracking at least 15% lower than this time last year. What’s up with peak season freight rates in 2017? Well not much.

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Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Enterprises that did not adapt to new trends faced the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic. This was majorly due to their inability to understand and adapt to the changing logistics trends. Welcome to 2022: Top 10 Supply chain logistics trends to watch out for 2022. The year 2021 has proved it once again that Tom McCarthy was right.

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Now, That's Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The truck driver shortage, massive uptick in ecommerce sales, capacity constraints and port congestion only added fuel to the fire. Combined, these challenges are forcing companies to get creative about how they send and receive their freight during this period of continued uncertainty. Top Air Freight Trends to Watch in 2021.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

With the continued growth of ecommerce and heightened consumer expectations, fast delivery options, tracking notifications, and shipping costs have become a key driver in customer satisfaction. Recognize freight market conditions and current consumer expectations. What are the critical trends emerging from the data?

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 25, 2019

As consumers continue to gain greater visibility into their B to C shipments, it is a… The post eCommerce Elevates Expectations in LTL appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News. [og_img] How real is your real-time tracking and tracing?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from our friend Kevin Hill with Quality Scales Unlimited who shares his expertise regarding the key trends in supply chain and transportation management. . 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. 6 Key Trends in Supply Chain. Changing Retail Supply Chains with Ecommerce. Smart Technology.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Since the acquisition of TNT in 2016 the company, founded over 50 years ago by Fred Smith, its President, has strengthened its road freight network and European presence, with 10% of its employees here. FedEx are focusing on increasing the quantity of pharmaceutical and medical freight here, as they are priority products.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

However, enterprise shippers can make a comeback by implementing smart truckload shipping strategies by retooling and putting freight forecasting power to work. Using digital freight matching platforms is the best strategy to secure meaningful and practical capacity. Download the White Paper.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Of course, COVID-19 has accelerated this trend, with more consumers working from home and ordering online, while it’s also become easier for sellers to source on Alibaba, import, and then sell on Shopify or Amazon.com. This is why Freightos.com has begun to leverage its data to provide insight for small eCommerce sellers.

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247 Customs Broker

JANUARY 22, 2019

Unfortunately, companies that fail to stay in line with the top 2019 logistics trends could face uncertainty and lost competitive advantage, so let’s look at some of the top trends shippers should know to stay successful. Fewer trucks are going to be available for full truckload, and excess freight will be consolidated into LTL loads.

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247 Customs Broker

DECEMBER 21, 2018

“Delivery Right into the Fridge” The next steps in food delivery take “delivery” to a whole new level, Walmart’s ecommerce chief tells CNBC. Following its purchase of Jet.com to advance its ecommerce efforts in 2016, Walmart has starting accelerating its shift from retail giant to tech-focused partner.

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247 Customs Broker

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Rapid Ecommerce Growth The rapid growth of ecommerce is driving deep changes in our industry, from tightening up trucking capacity to elevating the importance of final-mile delivery processes. The post National Retail Federation on the Current State of Ecommerce Supply Chains appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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247 Customs Broker

JULY 19, 2019

Markets for Construction: Dallas, Philadelphia, Inland Empire, Atlanta, and Chicago Ecommerce and last mile logistics tenants continue to fuel a massive industrial… The post U.S. Ecommerce and Last Mile Logistics Tenants are Fueling Industrial Construction Boom appeared first on 24/7 Customs Broker News.

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