Having damaged freight can cause anyone to get frustrated. Filing a freight claim can even be more frustrating to someone who is not familiar with the process. There is a lot that goes into the freight claims process and it is important to know that damaged freight isn’t the only type of freight claim you may encounter. freight claims MORE
There is a lovely blog about the human side of forwarding from the UK’s Neon Freight. It explains, in an amusing way, what a freight forwarder does, which, the writer notes, involves a lot of praying, swearing and plate-spinning. Neon Freight MORE
The bellwether Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), which has found prominence in the trend in container liner shipping from long-term contract to short-term and spot business, is facing a challenge from an index audited by the Baltic Exchange. MORE
Think about the way things used to be on the parcel side,” Jack Holmes, president of UPS Freight, said. The Growing Need for Expedited Freight. freight industry. Our expedited freight services are second to none. Our expedited freight services are second to none. MORE
Freight Volume Demand transportation topics seasonalWinter Olympics, Valentine’s Day. it’s February 2018! Still the beginning of the year, and we are all looking forward to the upcoming months and forecasting what 2018 will bring us in transportation industry. Of course, every year is different. However, bad year or good year – there is always a certain pattern. According to this pattern, we forecast and plan for the whole year. So, what does this pattern look like? MORE
CAGTC raises concerns of broad-brush approach leaving freight out in the cold. Transportation MORE
eyes post-Brexit freight transport. The Parliamentary Transport Committee has requested industry input for its review of potential effects on freight transport operations and infrastructure as the country splits from the European Union. . MORE
USPS paid more for parcel labor, truck shipping in quarter. Transportation MORE
Is Uber Freight a going concern? The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? Logistics Service Providers Logistics Technologies BluJay Solutions Descartes supply chain Uber FreightRecent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. MORE
What are the challenges with the traditional freight matching process? Smarter and More Efficient Freight Matching. While there are many startups that are trying to disintermediate the brokerage industry, Gollapalli believes that the best path forward is to make brokers and the freight matching process smarter and more efficient. These real-time visibility solutions, however, are now evolving to enable more efficient freight matching. “We MORE
Kuebix has introduced SupplierMAX, a comprehensive inbound program designed to help increase the efficiency of inbound freight operations MORE
Profitability in sea freight shipment is not a myth or a unicorn. There have been a few articles on this blog about these advances like Blockchain based Bill of Lading , and other technologies that are shaking up the freight industry . tons you pay the same freight rate. MORE
Prasad Gollapalli, Founder and CEO of Trucker Tools , addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is the ability to match freight with available capacity more challenging than ever? MORE
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Digital Freight Platforms and Blockchain: The Future of Road Freight? Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Use a freight forwarder to lower your chances of having shipment delays and to oversee all of your international freight logistics. MORE
I’ve spent my career in transportation creating and implementing new products that take advantage of technology to improve freight transportation. I’ve had the opportunity to work on aircraft, submarines, conveyors, trucks, trailers, trains, and sate MORE
Agility has launched the first fully integrated online freight service, allowing users to get rate quotes and book, pay and track ocean and air shipments around the world. Shipa Freight is unique among online freight services,” Sultan said. “It MORE
There has been a lot of interest in the newly released system, as due to the fast-paced development of our modern world, freight forwarders have been receiving mounting pressure regarding digital changes. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. MORE
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Jerry Kane (pictured above) as commercial director. The post Jerry Kane joins Freight Transport Association as commercial director appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
Sanders-to-Topock move a first for the company's autonomous-vehicle fleet. Transportation MORE
General Mills sees quarterly profits compressed by freight-cost melt-up. Analyst sees no long-term repercussions, but short-term fluctuations. Transportation MORE
IATA reported that demand, measured in freight tonne km, rose 7.7% The post Strong start for air freight, but trade wars could start a downdraught appeared first on The Loadstar. Air Loadstar posts News air cargo data air cargo market air freight Donald Trump Free trade now! MORE
What It Means to Do LTL Freight Much shipping these days is done via what is known as LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping. Via … Continue reading "LTL Freight Meaning". The post LTL Freight Meaning appeared first on Brighter Logistics Blog. Uncategorized LTL Freight MeaningThis is a method of shipping that become popular among shipping companies after the deregulation of the entire trucking industry in the 80s. The regulation of the industry was nothing new. MORE
Freight and transportation experts to focus on the forward movement of America’s growing freight industry. Sessions will explore the effects of commercial freight movements, with reference to infrastructure, transportation and safety. MORE
Freight projects' percentage of total pie at highest level since program began. Transportation MORE
Special Service Freight Trucking Industry Stats America runs on trucking. This is far above any other mode of freight transportation in the country. For … Continue reading "Special Service Freight Full Truckload Freight and LTL Freight Explained". The post Special Service Freight Full Truckload Freight and LTL Freight Explained appeared first on Brighter Logistics Blog. Uncategorized Special Service Freight MORE
Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. Indeed, a recent report by Freightos , a SaaS-enabled logistics technology provider focused on instant freight quotes for freight forwarders and shippers, finds that the world’s top intermediaries are continuing to embrace digitalization. MORE
Freight brokers are responsible for moving your material and cargo through customs. The question for many businesses is how to streamline working with the freight brokers themselves. Here are six tips for dealing with freight brokers. MORE
Drawn from interviews with the largest 3PLs, as well as smaller technology leaders, a new report goes into some detail on how and why increased freight visibility may be creating significant value in today’s disruptive business landscape. MORE
Noon, 2 p.m. set as commitment times for service. Transportation MORE
Executive spent 43 years with company. Transportation MORE
C4 and Booking Assistant products apply digital search tools and predictive analytics to capacity records. Technology MORE
This is when freight markets traditionally pick up more steam. Even with tight freight capacity there are still unknowns. There is just so much more to current freight market conditions than the ELD mandate. MORE
Boring Freight Elon Musk is a man of many innovative ideas. The post Is Freight Going Underground? Blog Freight Innovation Logistics Transportation TunnelMost of them are consumer oriented, but all have great logistics potential. MORE
But in this piece from Supply Chain 24/7, Uber’s director of freight discusses the company’s plans for its logistics venture. The post Q&A with Uber Freight director Bill Driegert appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
Freight traffic growth at European airports picked up in January, improving by 8.4% As listed by the ACI report, Europe’s top cargo airport by volume, Frankfurt, processed 158,009 tonnes of freight during the month (down by 0.4% MORE
The air cargo market could see significant disruption in the way capacity is bought and sold with the launch of forward freight agreements (FFAs). The post Forward freight agreements could end risks from volatility in air freight market appeared first on The Loadstar. MORE
The Germans went first, and now the Dutch have followed, with news the government in Amsterdam is tentatively planning a major overhaul of the country’s rail freight sector. Put succinctly though, it wants to level the rail freight playing field. MORE
Before jumping in to the fundamentals of air freight, let’s know exactly what it is. At very basic level everyone knows that air freight is transportation of goods and by airplane. The two main reasons why Shippers choose air freight as transportation has two reasons. MORE
Robinson, a provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics (3PL), has introduced trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. It is for freight that requires faster transit times than ocean, at twice the speed, with substantial savings over air.”. MORE
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MAY 11, 2017
Boring Freight Elon Musk is a man of many innovative ideas. The post Is Freight Going Underground? Blog Freight Innovation Logistics Transportation TunnelMost of them are consumer oriented, but all have great logistics potential.
PLS Logistics
MARCH 29, 2018
Having damaged freight can cause anyone to get frustrated. Filing a freight claim can even be more frustrating to someone who is not familiar with the process. There is a lot that goes into the freight claims process and it is important to know that damaged freight isn’t the only type of freight claim you may encounter. freight claims
Brighter Logistics
MARCH 10, 2018
Special Service Freight Trucking Industry Stats America runs on trucking. This is far above any other mode of freight transportation in the country. For … Continue reading "Special Service Freight Full Truckload Freight and LTL Freight Explained". The post Special Service Freight Full Truckload Freight and LTL Freight Explained appeared first on Brighter Logistics Blog. Uncategorized Special Service Freight
DC Velocity
MAY 2, 2018
C4 and Booking Assistant products apply digital search tools and predictive analytics to capacity records. Technology
Brighter Logistics
MARCH 8, 2018
What It Means to Do LTL Freight Much shipping these days is done via what is known as LTL (Less Than Truckload) shipping. Via … Continue reading "LTL Freight Meaning". The post LTL Freight Meaning appeared first on Brighter Logistics Blog. Uncategorized LTL Freight MeaningThis is a method of shipping that become popular among shipping companies after the deregulation of the entire trucking industry in the 80s. The regulation of the industry was nothing new.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
CAGTC raises concerns of broad-brush approach leaving freight out in the cold. Transportation
Talking Logistics
APRIL 5, 2018
Prasad Gollapalli, Founder and CEO of Trucker Tools , addresses the following questions and more in this timely and informative episode: Why is the ability to match freight with available capacity more challenging than ever?
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 27, 2018
eyes post-Brexit freight transport. The Parliamentary Transport Committee has requested industry input for its review of potential effects on freight transport operations and infrastructure as the country splits from the European Union. .
DC Velocity
MARCH 16, 2018
Freight projects' percentage of total pie at highest level since program began. Transportation
PLS Logistics
FEBRUARY 15, 2018
Freight Volume Demand transportation topics seasonalWinter Olympics, Valentine’s Day. it’s February 2018! Still the beginning of the year, and we are all looking forward to the upcoming months and forecasting what 2018 will bring us in transportation industry. Of course, every year is different. However, bad year or good year – there is always a certain pattern. According to this pattern, we forecast and plan for the whole year. So, what does this pattern look like?
DC Velocity
APRIL 17, 2018
Executive spent 43 years with company. Transportation
Talking Logistics
APRIL 23, 2018
What are the challenges with the traditional freight matching process? Smarter and More Efficient Freight Matching. While there are many startups that are trying to disintermediate the brokerage industry, Gollapalli believes that the best path forward is to make brokers and the freight matching process smarter and more efficient. These real-time visibility solutions, however, are now evolving to enable more efficient freight matching. “We
DC Velocity
MARCH 14, 2018
Sanders-to-Topock move a first for the company's autonomous-vehicle fleet. Transportation
Logistics Business Magazine
APRIL 18, 2018
Agility has launched the first fully integrated online freight service, allowing users to get rate quotes and book, pay and track ocean and air shipments around the world. Shipa Freight is unique among online freight services,” Sultan said. “It
The LoadStar
MARCH 27, 2018
The Germans went first, and now the Dutch have followed, with news the government in Amsterdam is tentatively planning a major overhaul of the country’s rail freight sector. Put succinctly though, it wants to level the rail freight playing field.
DC Velocity
FEBRUARY 8, 2018
Noon, 2 p.m. set as commitment times for service. Transportation
Material Handling and Logistics
APRIL 3, 2018
Kuebix has introduced SupplierMAX, a comprehensive inbound program designed to help increase the efficiency of inbound freight operations
DC Velocity
MARCH 21, 2018
General Mills sees quarterly profits compressed by freight-cost melt-up. Analyst sees no long-term repercussions, but short-term fluctuations. Transportation
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2017
How should shippers and carriers approach freight procurement in the weeks and months ahead? How are advancements in transportation management systems (TMS) and other technologies helping shippers and carriers procure freight more intelligently and efficiently?
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 6, 2018
Digital Freight Platforms and Blockchain: The Future of Road Freight? Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task. Use a freight forwarder to lower your chances of having shipment delays and to oversee all of your international freight logistics.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 16, 2018
Drawn from interviews with the largest 3PLs, as well as smaller technology leaders, a new report goes into some detail on how and why increased freight visibility may be creating significant value in today’s disruptive business landscape.
The LoadStar
FEBRUARY 28, 2018
There is a lovely blog about the human side of forwarding from the UK’s Neon Freight. It explains, in an amusing way, what a freight forwarder does, which, the writer notes, involves a lot of praying, swearing and plate-spinning. Neon Freight
Move Ahead
MARCH 12, 2018
This is when freight markets traditionally pick up more steam. Even with tight freight capacity there are still unknowns. There is just so much more to current freight market conditions than the ELD mandate.
The LoadStar
MARCH 27, 2018
But in this piece from Supply Chain 24/7, Uber’s director of freight discusses the company’s plans for its logistics venture. The post Q&A with Uber Freight director Bill Driegert appeared first on The Loadstar.
The LoadStar
APRIL 25, 2018
The bellwether Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI), which has found prominence in the trend in container liner shipping from long-term contract to short-term and spot business, is facing a challenge from an index audited by the Baltic Exchange.
Jayem Logistics
AUGUST 1, 2017
Before jumping in to the fundamentals of air freight, let’s know exactly what it is. At very basic level everyone knows that air freight is transportation of goods and by airplane. The two main reasons why Shippers choose air freight as transportation has two reasons.
DC Velocity
MAY 11, 2018
USPS paid more for parcel labor, truck shipping in quarter. Transportation
247 Customs Broker
MAY 9, 2018
Robinson, a provider of multimodal transportation services and third-party logistics (3PL), has introduced trans-Eurasian rail freight service between China and Europe. It is for freight that requires faster transit times than ocean, at twice the speed, with substantial savings over air.”.
Fleet Owner
MARCH 21, 2018
New program offers fuel card through Comdata and maintenance discounts from Navistar
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MAY 8, 2018
Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. Indeed, a recent report by Freightos , a SaaS-enabled logistics technology provider focused on instant freight quotes for freight forwarders and shippers, finds that the world’s top intermediaries are continuing to embrace digitalization.
Logistics Viewpoints
APRIL 3, 2018
Is Uber Freight a going concern? The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? Logistics Service Providers Logistics Technologies BluJay Solutions Descartes supply chain Uber FreightRecent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question. Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints.
247 Customs Broker
MAY 7, 2018
Freight and transportation experts to focus on the forward movement of America’s growing freight industry. Sessions will explore the effects of commercial freight movements, with reference to infrastructure, transportation and safety.
Blue Grace Logistics
OCTOBER 24, 2017
Think about the way things used to be on the parcel side,” Jack Holmes, president of UPS Freight, said. The Growing Need for Expedited Freight. freight industry. Our expedited freight services are second to none. Our expedited freight services are second to none.
247 Customs Broker
APRIL 22, 2018
Profitability in sea freight shipment is not a myth or a unicorn. There have been a few articles on this blog about these advances like Blockchain based Bill of Lading , and other technologies that are shaking up the freight industry . tons you pay the same freight rate.
The LoadStar
JANUARY 30, 2018
Air freight rates recorded their slightest November-to-December decline in five years, with levels well up on last year amid expectations of another strong period in early 2018. The post Air freight rates still looking positive after a strong December appeared first on The Loadstar.
Fleet Owner
APRIL 5, 2018
I’ve spent my career in transportation creating and implementing new products that take advantage of technology to improve freight transportation. I’ve had the opportunity to work on aircraft, submarines, conveyors, trucks, trailers, trains, and sate
247 Customs Broker
MARCH 7, 2018
There has been a lot of interest in the newly released system, as due to the fast-paced development of our modern world, freight forwarders have been receiving mounting pressure regarding digital changes. Importing and managing the logistics of your precious freight is no easy task.
The LoadStar
APRIL 5, 2018
IATA reported that demand, measured in freight tonne km, rose 7.7% The post Strong start for air freight, but trade wars could start a downdraught appeared first on The Loadstar. Air Loadstar posts News air cargo data air cargo market air freight Donald Trump Free trade now!
The LoadStar
APRIL 10, 2018
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has appointed Jerry Kane (pictured above) as commercial director. The post Jerry Kane joins Freight Transport Association as commercial director appeared first on The Loadstar.
Logistics Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Earlier this week, UPS reported that it has rolled out UPS Worldwide Express Freight Midday, which, it said, is an extension of its UPS Worldwide Express Freight Service.
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