GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. In the second post we covered the first 3 areas: Data Capture, Knowledge of Carrier's Business, and Organization. In the last post of the series we will cover the final areas.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

By Zvi Schreiber, CEO of Freightos . Today I’m proud to announce that Freightos is releasing a private beta version of an online freight marketplace — an Expedia for freight shipping — and that we have closed a Series B round of $14 million dollars to power global growth. Freightos is almost 4 years old. As we announce our B financing today and approach a team size of 100, it feels like we’re transitioning from start-up to growth stage — a good time to reflect briefly.

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Apparel Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous, and location almost a non-issue, especially in the developed world, logistics can make sure your products get to where they need to be, on-time and intact. Many companies do not have expertise in this area or enough manpower to coordinate and fulfill these deliveries, so they outsource logistics. Sometimes, they hire a third-party logistics (or 3PL) operator , and other times they only use a distributor.

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Dedola Global Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Cosco Orders $1.5 Billion in Megaships – China-based Cosco Holdings Co. announced plans this week to order 11 megaships capable of carrying 19,000 TEUs each. The vessels will be used in the Asia-Europe trade and reduce shipping cost by roughly 25% compared to smaller boats. Read more from the WSJ IATA Lobbies Governments for Lithium Battery Oversight – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Portable Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) have joined forces to lobby go

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

This post is the second part of four in our "Best in Class Shipper" series. Yesterday we covered an overview of the 10 areas that shippers must address and understand in order to achieve "Best in Class" shipper status. In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a compet

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Yesterday Freightos announced a private beta version of its online instant freight quote marketplace. At the same time, Apple tried to steal the show by showcasing its new products at the Hey Siri event. So obviously, being freight rate nerds, we got to wondering: How much would the logistics of shipping the iPhone 6s from China to the U.S. cost Apple?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

This is the first post in a four-part series on how to achieve best in class shipper status. As we have written in the past, carriers are now calling the shots with capacity constraints continuing and expected to increase. In this first post, we will give an overview of the 10 areas shippers can focus on to attain the "Best in Class Shipper" status.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

By Mike Skinner, Vice President, CLX Logistics. Let’s face it, IT (the information technology department) is either the enabler or the gate-keeper for all-too-many of our good ideas. Unfortunately, when it comes to prioritizing IT budgets and resourcing, Logistics all too often takes a back seat to Finance, Sales, Customer Service and Manufacturing – i.e. everybody else.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

As we know, over the last two decades, manufacturing has largely been pushed overseas. As the number of US manufactured goods declined, manufacturing expertise and skills began to dwindle and become almost a lost art form. However, there have been some small businesses throughout the nation that have weathered the storm and remained committed to staying in the US.

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