The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. The three-day event will take place Tuesday, Sept. About Jeff Tucker. 27 – Thursday, Sept.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 8, 2022

and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Prior to joining Emerge, he was Vice President of Sales for Freight Rover. Derek Doddridge is Vice President of Enterprise Sales for Emerge , a flexible, efficiency-driven RFP platform for freight.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carriers move shippers’ freight. It is all these tenders by big shippers, routed through the Emerge platform, that has given Emerge visibility to billions in freight spend; they believe that by the end of the year they will have visibility to freight spend comparable to the biggest managed transportation and brokers in the market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

Mr. Masters quickly determined that a procurement event was necessary just to set a baseline. He ran a network RFP (request for proposal) event. This event taught Simmons Foods just how fluid their network was (and still is). This event taught Simmons Foods just how fluid their network was (and still is).

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Proper carrier selection may be one of the most important tasks for Freight Agents to keep their business safe. It still boggles my mind to think that a shipper, whom I have never met, will entrust thousands of dollars in THEIR freight to a company that will then send a driver, whom they may have never met, to haul it away.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Freight shipping is a pivotal cornerstone of the economy, driving commerce and facilitating the movement of goods across the nation. Macro factors are particularly influential, casting ripples that can significantly sway freight shipping rates. But it’s not merely about transporting items.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 6, 2021

OTR freight represents a long-standing aspect of supply chain operations and transportation management. Th is blog post covers the critical ways strategic partnerships can help supply chain managers achieve optimal OTR management for their freight. Carrier Vetting for OTR Freight . Remote Tendering and Shipment Execution .

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The end of project report released today by the Decarbonising UK Freight Transport (DUKFT) Network, suggest several ways to overcome the chicken-and-egg problems associated with decarbonising road, rail and maritime freight transport.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 23, 2021

However, increasing freight management efficiency can come in several different forms and can present a difficult challenge. Avoid destinations with a lower likelihood of an empty backhaul One significant aspect of freight management to consider is the risk of empty backhauls. Download the White Paper.

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CLX Logistics

APRIL 18, 2022

In an effort to relieve the stresses of lockdowns and supply chain disruptions, many shippers are looking to air freight as an accessible and practical solution. Follow along with this overview of the advantages of air freight and get 3 air freight tips you can use to overcome chemical supply chain woes.

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Transporeon

JANUARY 25, 2018

The challenge For many years, Amway had used a generic sourcing tool that only facilitated communications with the company’s carriers rather than providing access to a supplier database and a collaborative environment to conduct sourcing events. The company began searching for a better way to procure freight and manage bids.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 4, 2021

Coming off the worst year for air cargo demand since the International Air Transport Association (IATA) began tracking such trends in 1990, the commercial air freight industry is slowing beginning to emerge from the debacle that was 2020 and find its way in the “new normal” operating environment. in 2020 compared to 2019. Rates are Rising.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 30, 2024

National market trends are good for understanding where we are in any given freight cycle, but they say little about specific markets where companies operate daily or need to plan around in the future. Understanding this, SONAR provides a plethora of tools and insights around both individual market granularities and national trends.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Freight shipping, a vital cog in the global economy, is undergoing significant changes. Truck freight rates are at the heart of these transformations, a key factor influencing the logistics and transportation industry. Understanding Truck Freight Rates Truck freight rates are the charges applied for transporting goods by truck.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 15, 2021

The introduction of this first application within SONAR SCI was built with leaders at companies that spend millions of dollars on freight shipping. SONAR Lane Acuity Plus provides lane-level insight into market stability and rate benchmarking , helping participants identify freight rate and capacity risk on a lane. .

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CLX Logistics

JULY 26, 2021

Let’s look at the facts – the percentage of supply chain managers using new analytics tools and services to develop better bidding strategies has increased from 17% in 2017 to more than 30% in 2020. The tools listed below will help you navigate all these challenges to achieve the best rates possible without compromising speed or service.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Explore the world of freight in the heart of Europe. Networking is the cornerstone of the industry, and that’s why WOF Expo offers a range of fantastic tools and features for facilitating networking. The post World of Freight Expo appeared first on Logistics Business® Magazine. – 10.9.2021. Bratislava, Slovakia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur.

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Envase Technologies

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Thank you to everyone who came by to get a sneak peek into our newest solutions, as well those who attended our post-event Drayage, Dining & Drinks receptions! Leveling the Playing Field for Owner-Ops. Read the Blog. Request a demo to see how DM Maintenance can streamline your vehicle repair, inventory, and equipment management.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 1, 2024

Three technologies have emerged as game-changers for third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain experts: large language models (LLMs), freight optimization platforms and no-code automation. These tools are helping businesses advance operations, enhance efficiency and drive growth, irrespective of the volatile economic market conditions.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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Parade

MARCH 18, 2021

In this post, we explore truckload pricing tools as an important part of every digital freight brokerage’s operations. This post is , part of a series of posts that aims to shed light on the many new and innovative freight tech solutions that empower freight brokers to transform digitally. Pinpoint Market Rates.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When leading a freight sales team, it is critical to recognize the importance of a sales representatives’ time management and where their attention is directed in order to get the best return on their efforts. Many freight sales professionals will tell you they landed a customer because they “called them at the right time”.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The fair is a must-attend event for shippers and cargo owners, manufacturing companies, trade networks, importers and exporters. Participation in the event will provide an opportunity to learn about the highest quality services in domestic and international transport, freight forwarding and comprehensive logistics services for goods.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 13, 2024

And as climate change triggers an increased number of extreme weather events, organisations today rely on weather condition data to ensure their supply chains continue to run smoothly. Without the capacity to then quickly reroute vessels to reduce delays in trade routes, these events become increasingly difficult to overcome.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 27, 2020

Craig Fuller is CEO and Founder of FreightWaves, the only freight-focused organization that delivers a complete and comprehensive view of the freight and logistics market. FreightWaves’ news, content, market data, insights, analytics, innovative engagement, and risk management tools are unprecedented and unmatched in the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? And then freight volumes took off, which has left everyone struggling to keep up.

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Parade

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s the perfect time to start picking up business in new lanes, branching out your carrier network to accommodate freight in new areas, or even new types of freight altogether. Employ tech tools like Parade to support the scale-up. Extreme Weather Extreme weather events have been , on the rise over the past 10-15 years.

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Freightera

MARCH 22, 2024

Get The Service You Need at The Level You Deserve and With a Sustainable Road Forward The logistics and freight industry faced a significant shakeup in 2023 with the closure of Convoy’s trucking software company. Something that we at Freightera freight marketplace for small businesses, are happy to continue offering.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation. E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend. Get your free white paper.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. That's why we've put together 5 free resources for freight brokers like you can't afford to miss out on. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Let's get started.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 17, 2021

According to DAT Freight & Analytics, van load-to-truck posts are up 219% over prior year, signaling that there is massive demand for more truck drivers. sharing of event videos between drivers and safety managers. Fast & free freight quoting. For forecasts and further insight, read the latest truckload report.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Contingency plans keep freight moving when disruptions occur and allow shippers to remain agile when challenges arise. Fortunately for freight economy, the pattern has been more V-shaped," said Kenny Vieth, president of ACT Research. Summer vacation doesn't fit into a truck, but stuff does," he said.

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