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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

However, working with an international freight forwarder can minimize disruptions to your business. Understanding the Role of a Freight Forwarder The role of a freight forwarder is to plan, arrange, and manage cargo transportation over the ocean. There are technology tools that help with route optimization.

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Back to Basics: Ocean Freight Forwarding 101

Dedola Global Logistics

However, working with an international freight forwarder can minimize disruptions to your business. Understanding the Role of a Freight Forwarder The role of a freight forwarder is to plan, arrange, and manage cargo transportation over the ocean. There are technology tools that help with route optimization.

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Five success factors for supply chain design

Logistics Business Magazine

Because, on one hand, customer demands are increasing – for example, in quick commerce, deliveries are already specified in minutes. Tools include scenario planning, cross-functional communication and AI-supported decision-making. Scenario planning is a tool to forge resilient chains. Amazon & Co. have led the way.

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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. This year, for example, we have created a new personalized online brochure for members and we have launched our blog.”

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Meeting Rising Supply Chain Visibility & Delivery Expectations in the Amazon Age

247 Customs Broker

For example, if a shipment is damaged en route, shock sensors can send an alert as soon as a shipment experiences rough handling. Incorporating digital tools into the supply chain also enables B2B supply chain managers to take another page out of B2C’s book: big data analytics. The Tracker’s Tale. Compliance to U.S.

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3PL vs 4PL: Which One Is Best for Your Business 

GoShip Blog

3PL or third-party logistics provides services such as inventory storage, inventory management, freight forwarding, contract management, picking and packing, and IT solutions. For example, you sell silk-printed shirts. From order processing, fulfillment, warehousing, and freight, a 4PL service provider can handle them and more.

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Wenko Focuses on IT Transformation

Logistics Business Magazine

Five freight forwarders deliver around 4,000 shipments to North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany. “In order to be able to control production and transport, we wanted to bring transparency into the supply chain with the help of a central tool. Four of the five forwarding agents also work with OSCA.