The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

In many cases, the information required to properly quote the freight is missing – nothing deliberately devious, just a natural result of a using the wrong technology for the job. Next, the spreadsheets are emailed to the carriers along with quoting instructions. Step 4 – Receive and Organize the Quotes.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 29, 2023

We exist to help our customers quote with confidence & win more business…more profitably. Greenscreen.ai’s dynamic pricing is based on an algorithm that gets better every day, unlike human reasoning which typically has biases and blind spots. About Matt Silver Matt Silver is the VP of Strategic Partnerships with Greenscreens.ai.

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Parade

MARCH 29, 2022

Parade’s digital quotes simplify and speed up the quoting process. While digital booking gets a lot of press these days, Parade’s digital quoting feature can offer brokerages major returns. Below, you’ll find a few of the ways that digital quotes add value, generate ROI, and improve margins, representing big returns.

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Parade

MARCH 10, 2022

Digital quoting tools make collecting, organizing, evaluating, and auditing quotes simple. Without technology to support it, the quoting process can be arduous for freight brokerages. Parade’s digital quoting tools can streamline the process and make it easier than ever to find the right carrier for a load.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 28, 2024

In auto parts shipping, you must ensure your parts are properly packaged and labeled to get the best delivery service. Shipping quotes may vary depending on the vehicle parts you’re shipping and your preferred shipping service, so ensure you get a quote before shipping your car parts.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

You’ll be able to quote flatbeds to and from key market areas. … [Flatbed now pulls] the data density that we feel good about quoting and is accurate to the transaction level, ” said Pickett. Currently, 30% of the top 100 brokers and 3PLs are contributors to FreightWaves’ Trusted Rate Assessment Consortium (TRAC).

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Parade

JANUARY 3, 2022

Help your brokerage get more bang for their buck by putting all of Parade’s features to work for you. This could help find a carrier that’s perfectly located within a shipping lane to help get loads covered with minimal empty or deadhead miles. But what about all those other quotes? and they absolutely never want to go there.

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Parade

JANUARY 3, 2022

Help your brokerage get more bang for their buck by putting all of Parade’s features to work for you. This could help find a carrier that’s perfectly located within a shipping lane to help get loads covered with minimal empty or deadhead miles. But what about all those other quotes? and they absolutely never want to go there.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Whether you’re a business seeking an LTL shipping quote or an individual trying to grasp the dynamics of the freight industry, it’s essential to recognize the broader forces at play. This sharing model makes obtaining an accurate LTL quote easy. The quote considers various factors, from the volume of goods to their nature.

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Why Aren’t Brokerages Already Doing This?

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Parade

JANUARY 7, 2022

Parade’s new feature helps brokerages find carrier capacity in every quote, even the ones they don’t use. For most freight brokerages, collecting quotes from carriers is simply a means to an end, with the ‘end’ in question being getting the load covered on time and on (or below) budget. Why Aren’t Brokerages Already Doing This?

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Freightera

MARCH 25, 2024

You can now get instant, online, freight shipping quotes for your flatbed shipments. Quote and book your freight in a few clicks on Freightera.com. We’re happy to announce that we’ve finally automated flatbed shipping! You read that right. The experts told us that it was impossible, so we made it happen. USD Intrigued?

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

When it comes to establishing truckload freight quotes for customers, it is essential to use automation to get the most accurate results and offer the most competitive rates. Creating quotes the old-fashioned way opens supply chains to several problems that can affect bottom-line profits and customer satisfaction.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Benefits of Implementing Both Parade and Your New TMS Simultaneously The sooner new TMS customers can get Parade live, the sooner Parade can get to work for them. It Improves Implementation Speed When a company implements new software, they generally want to get it up and running and free from issues as soon as possible.

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I.C.E. Transport

AUGUST 16, 2022

Can I get a freight quote fast? Believe it or not, quote requests like this are not unusual. But to get an accurate ocean freight shipping quote in a timely manner, you'll want to provide freight forwarders accurate details – and as much as you have. I can provide specific details later.”.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 27, 2021

To help you along, we also looked into the easiest ways you get a quote and book a freight carrier. . No matter how great your product is, if your business fails to find a secure and reliable carrier, you won’t get favorable reviews for our customers. . Even worse, your package might even get lost! Coverage .

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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. The Engines are Just Getting Warmed Up At Freightera, we’re not worried about closing our doors.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 24, 2024

The quoted rate is often never intended to facilitate on-schedule shipping. A credible forwarder will quote realistically, reflecting the true cost of timely and secure goods shipment. However, these temptingly low offers can be a trap laid by some freight forwarders, a siren song leading companies into hidden pitfalls.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

When you choose to work with Trinity for your LTL, you can trust that our experts negotiate on your behalf to get you the best rate for your specific shipping needs. Here are some of the most popular misunderstandings about LTL shipping and why they’re simply not true. This will give you a breakdown of all the accessorials they charge.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 10, 2021

To get an accurate less-than-truckload quote, you will need to find your cargo’s freight class. In short, by figuring out how much effort is needed to transport LTL freight, carriers can quote how much your shipment will cost. . Freight Class . Type of Commodity/Freight . per cubic foot . 50+ lbs. . 2–3 lbs. . 1–2 lbs. .

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Trinity Logistics

MAY 9, 2022

CONTRACT RATE PROS/CONS SPOT MARKET PROS/CONS HOW TO GET YOUR BEST SHIPPING FREIGHT RATE ON THE CONTRACT MARKET HOW TO GET YOUR BEST SHIPPING FREIGHT RATE ON THE SPOT MARKET WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CONTRACT IS BROKEN? Spot freight rates are short-term transactional quotes for moving freight. Which one is best? WHAT’S BEST FOR ME?

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 7, 2023

Critical Factors to Consider when Evaluating Automatic Spot Quote Forwarders As an importer, you may have used freight forwarders that provide automatic spot rate quotes for your shipping needs. Additionally, automatic rate quotes may not consider any specific requirements for your cargo, resulting in an incomplete price.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

MAY 3, 2021

Niels Bohr, the Nobel laureate in Physics and father of the atomic model, is quoted as saying “prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” Forecasting gives companies a better chance of getting […]. However, in business, you need to be able to estimate the future. You don’t just make it up on a daily basis.

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Now, That's Logistics

AUGUST 10, 2021

wants to get a rate on a shipment that’s going to Germany,” said Philipp Coloseus, Director Head of Operational Excellence, Business Architecture and Digitization, at DB Schenker, “you can get an instant quote, accept it, and book it right online quickly.”. Quotes obtained on the connect 4.0 If a shipper in the U.S.

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GoShip Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

An accurate freight quote sets the tone for a smooth shipping process and ensures businesses can budget, plan, and execute their logistics confidently. Accurate Freight Quotes: The Foundation of the Shipping Process A successful shipping journey begins with a precise freight quote.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In the fast-paced business world, mastering the art of securing favorable freight shipping quotes can be a game-changer. Understanding the nuances of creating a shipping quote can help businesses budget effectively and make informed decisions. Each shipping avenue has a distinct quote structure meticulously shaped by various factors.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

“I need to get a quote to move three containers from the Port of Rotterdam to Port Miami. The freight forwarder responds, “Sure, I can’t guarantee it, but let me get to work.” I’d like to have it by this evening if possible, or I may have to look elsewhere,” says the freight manager. After.read More.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MARCH 7, 2023

Critical Factors to Consider when Evaluating Automatic Spot Quote Forwarders As an importer, you may have used freight forwarders that provide automatic spot rate quotes for your shipping needs. Additionally, automatic rate quotes may not consider any specific requirements for your cargo, resulting in an incomplete price.

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GoShip Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

For small business owners who wear many hats , it may be complicated to navigate the truckload freight shipping process, especially when it comes to finding the best quotes. Getting accurate truckload quotes is a stepping stone towards more reasonable spending and a smooth shipping process. How to get the best truckload quotes.

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Parade

MARCH 2, 2022

What do brokerages really get out of Parade’s ‘Never Miss a Carrier’ feature? At the end of 2021, Parade released a , new feature that allows brokerages to see all the carriers that have sent them quotes in the past and all the carriers that have sent truck availability through DAT in the source search function.

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GoShip Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Understanding how FTL and LTL quotes work is the key to a successful shipping experience and saving your costs and time. The process of getting a quote: LTL vs FTL. Getting an LTL quote. The many factors that make up an LTL quote are quite different from the FTL quote process. Getting an FTL quote.

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Dedola Global Logistics

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The “Rolled” Shipments Risk Opting for cheaper rates might mean your shipment gets “rolled” or postponed. DGL promises complete transparency, urging clients to compare our quotes with those from foreign forwarders to spot potential pitfalls. DGL offers full line-by-line quote transparency.

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Parade

MARCH 14, 2022

This new feature allows brokers to find carrier vetting information right in Parade so they don’t need to open those sites and seek out eligibility data to see if they can use a quote or send a load to a carrier. No More Quotes from Unqualified Carriers Parade sends brokers a firehose of quotes for each load they add to the system.

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Parade

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Turn incoming quotes and DAT truck postings into capacity, even when you go with a different carrier. Here’s How Parade Brokerages Can Take Advantage of Every Interaction with Carriers Freight brokerages may get several quotes and notice of available trucks on each load they post.

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Freightquote

JULY 17, 2020

Get a quote today. Learn how to safely deliver back to school supplies promptly. Freightquote provides small business shipping services and low rates.

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Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

You may be able to fudge your way through 1,000 bookings and maybe use that to get to 10,000 bookings. But the only way to get to 1,000,000 bookings is to know what you’re doing, inside and out. This is both a sizable achievement but also indicates that there is a lot of work ahead. Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 12, 2023

When you choose to work with Trinity for your LTL, you can trust that our experts negotiate on your behalf to get you the best rate for your specific shipping needs. Here are some of the most popular misunderstandings about LTL shipping and why they’re simply not true. This will give you a breakdown of all the accessorials they charge.

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