Logistics Business Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

million last year with 180,000 transported units. The affiliated companies, for example, contributed the lion’s share of EUR 30 million to the total increase in turnover of EUR 45.46 The volume transported has increased by about 50 per cent to 24,000 containers annually.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As a result, NX Europe is now able to implement customized local reduction strategies in alignment with SBT. ” Helen Tacke, Co-founder and CEO of Cozero GmbH, commented, “The NX Group is an exceptional example of the integration of financial and sustainability performances.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

With claims cost inflation, parts shortages and rising costs of vehicle technology it is crucial to have a robust risk management strategy. Advice from these experts on enablement, the use of dashcams and sensors, risk management programs and use case examples. How can data help achieve and support this? How can data be shared?

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 24, 2023

Freight costs and budget adherence are among the most important and often overlooked aspects of transportation management. For example, according to Global Trade Magazine , “One critical factor that executives should monitor closely is logistics management.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. Take an example.

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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. Next-generation supply chain management tools like CLX LaneLogix are a perfect example of the type of system. Service Level Benchmarking.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

And while uncertainty still hangs over many businesses, others are adopting new practices to shore up their shipping strategies in a post-COVID marketplace. 2020 proved that there are still steps to be made if businesses are going to build shipping strategies designed to withstand any storms that come over the horizon. .

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Turvo

AUGUST 20, 2021

Changes are frequently happening within the freight and shipping industry, and no exception compares, around the nation or the world, to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. You must implement a logistics strategy to ensure that you can adapt to the supply chain’s flexibility.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

As shippers either figuratively or literally flipped the calendar page over to 2022, the hope was that at least some of the capacity crunches, driver shortages, labor issues and freight rate increases that took hold in 2021 would begin to heal themselves and create a more balanced transportation marketplace. to 3% throughout the year.

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Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

of the nation’s freight by weight , representing roughly 11 billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) in 2021. A vital part of the nation’s infrastructure, these trucks haul food, oil and gas, consumer products, retail goods and myriad other types of freight as it moves from origin to destination.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

What is damaged freight? Damaged freight can affect your customer’s perception of your brand and ultimately, your profits. While many business owners are aware of the negative effects of damaged goods and packages, many still struggle to understand what freight damage is, how it occurs, and how to mitigate risks.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The COVID-19 crisis unveiled major issues within global supply chains and, as we have seen with SONAR freight data, volatility in the market. For those that make the right applications of freight data, the massive problems created by the pandemic could have been more easily mitigated.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

The supply chain is evolving, and the standards used for managed logistics transportation services today are more data- and technology-driven than those of the past. Shippers should consider the following as indicators for when to add an outsourced managed logistics transportation services provider. Take an example.

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

Managing transportation costs is a top challenge for shippers, while another challenge that goes in hand is sourcing consistent and reliable capacity. Which has better shipping freight rates? So, let’s dive into each of these markets so you can better determine your business’s strategy. Here enters the contract and spot markets.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 17, 2022

High priced diesel fuel impacts the total cost of transportation through fuel surcharges. How to help manage overall transportation costs. How high diesel prices may change future freight procurement strategies. High Fuel Costs Drive Up Transportation Costs Disproportionately. BlueGrace can help. Modal selection.

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LandLink

MARCH 11, 2020

The debate over whether density-based pricing will succeed in toppling the traditional National Motor Freight Classification’s (NMFC) based pricing in the LTL industry is an ongoing debate. Back in the day, carriers in a battle over business after deregulation, were offering FAK (Freight All Kinds ) tariffs to get the business.

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Now, That's Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The locations include the physical air, ocean and land transport facilities plus the related processes used for each of those modes. Fulfilling a Critical Need DB Schenker’s GDP initiative was launched in 2020 in response to the healthcare industry’s specific needs for GDP-compliant freight forwarding and logistics services.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

But, how can you drive efficiency, and accuracy whilst saving time in your supply chain with on-time in full strategies? It all comes down to your on-time in full strategies. Benefits of OTIF Strategies Most companies within the supply chain will benefit from adopting strategies that improve their OTIF percentage.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 28, 2022

Shippers are constantly searching for reliable ways to secure their freight during shipments. Shipping pallets represent one of the most popular means of preparing your items for safe transportation. Learn more about palletizing practices and improve your pallet shipping strategy! How to palletize your freight?

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

Back view of freelancer man sitting in front of wall with strategy and creating a plan. The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. For example, just-in-time fulfillment models, drop-shipping, and cross-docking avoid wasted space.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Freight is one of the most critical parts of a product-based industry. Materials, machinery, and other physical goods are all delivered through freight services, whether it is in-house or through third-party logistics. This is why your inbound freight management must be smooth and foolproof. What is Inbound Freight?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

The road freight logistics industry is on the brink of a revolution, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Luis Moreira-Matias, senior AI Director of sennder. Resources: Embracing Automation in a Digital Era Digitalization is the norm across various industries, and road freight logistics is no exception.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Our industry is facing unprecedented circumstances – shipping volumes are on the rise, but there’s a shortage of carriers to provide enough capacity for planned and unplanned freight demands. For example, at C.H. Robinson, we know well that LTL shippers need the flexibility and visibility to anticipate any challenge as it occurs.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 5, 2018

Develop a comprehensive truckload strategy so you’re prepared to handle just about anything. Building the right truckload strategy for your business. The key to a great truckload strategy is aligning capacity communities with attribute segments of your freight portfolio. Your best bet to avoid unexpected trouble?

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

(Graphics created by Emily Ricks) Successful freight trucking depends on the joining of profitable loads with timely delivery. Of course, measuring revenue through the growing demands for both contract and spot freight transportation is never simple addition and subtraction. Detention cost percentage.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 13, 2018

Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . Another example is next-day guaranteed delivery times.

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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

APRIL 21, 2022

New research shows that business is feeling the effects of inflation, geopolitical tension, port congestion and transportation costs in dramatically different and regionally specific ways, with those in South America and Africa facing a more negative business outlook. For example, 42.5% This compared to 19.9% for those in China, 27.5%

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Shipchain

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Determining the total cost of transportation is essential to understanding your company’s profitability. Understanding the total cost of transportation means understanding the costs and factors affecting spend in each leg of the supply chain. When it comes down to it, accounting for the total cost of transportation is pretty complex.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Global supply chains suffer from limited visibility and a general want for supply chain intelligence in carrier sourcing , freight tendering and all other processes. Consider this example. Without supply chain visibility, a retailer cannot realistically move freight to other markets to take advantage of trucking capacity.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It then becomes a sellers’ market where transport costs continue to rise as ship operators leverage their superior position. Reality of escalating transportation costs. For example, we know that Walmart and Home Depot have resorted to chartered vessels to ensure that their supply chain is not disrupted.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 22, 2021

Big data and predictive freight rates in the digital supply chain are nothing new. Regardless of segment, the need for technology and insight via real-time predictive freight rates that can explore the specifics are critical to success. Even worse, predictive freight rates using outdated data may do more harm than good. .

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CLX Logistics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Intermodal is a term we see all the time in freight and supply chain logistics, but what does it actually mean? It’s pretty simple – intermodal transportation uses two or more modes or carriers to transport freight from shipper to consignee. The Intermodal Transportation Process.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Modern logistics requires manufacturers and retailers to balance under different circumstances, including changing freight shipping rates. Freight shipping rates cycle. The customer demand highs and lows drive the nature of freight rates from season to season. Tight freight shipping rates. Soft freight shipping rates.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 24, 2016

For manufacturers and shippers, freight spend represents one of the largest costs to the respective company. However, freight rates are continuing to increase , yet the end users continue to demand lower shipping rates. What Is a Transportation Consolidation Program? What Does a Transportation Consolidation Program Do?

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