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Fixed-Price Ocean Contracts are Dying a Slow, Painful Death…

Freightos

Traditional fixed-price contracts, once the bedrock of stability, are yielding to the pressures of market dynamism, unable to keep up with the factors impacting the markets. The pivot towards index-linked contracts and Forward Freight Agreements (FFAs) is not merely a trend but a strategic recalibration towards agility and resilience.

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Growing a Brand and a Business with Adam Vazquez

The Logistics of Logistics

Learn More About Growing a Brand and a Business Adam on LinkedIn Adam’s Letter on LinkedIn Adam’s Newsletter Heard Media on LinkedIn Heard Website Adam’s Podcast The Drum | US Ad Of The Day: Flock Freight Quantifies A ‘fuckload’ For Blue’s Clues’ Steve Burns Episode Sponsor: Tomorrow.io

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Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update

Freightos

More Resources Home Red Sea and Suez Canal Shipping Crisis Update Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Even with an international naval force in place, Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea continue. Rates to N.

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CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Hit Back with a TMS

Talking Logistics

Considering the increased sales volume our company is experiencing, you bean counters should be grateful I’m able to get our freight covered and delivered at any price!”. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS. where they’re being hit especially hard on cost. where they’re being hit especially hard on cost.

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October Freight Market Update

Trinity Logistics

The cost of new equipment and the struggle with getting new equipment as delivery dates slide, the lack of specialized drivers there are for this equipment, and higher demand has turned a normally fourth quarter slow-season into high gear for Heavy Haul freight moves. Stay tuned. Figure 1.2. STAY UP TO DATE.

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Should I offer free shipping? Can I offer free shipping?

3PL Insights

Shipping price sticker shock has given new meaning to the phrase ‘abandon ship!’ Shipping costs money. Have shoppers gotten greedy or have they just been trained to see shipping as a last-minute price increase before clicking that all-committing ‘submit’ button? Mega-companies can more readily absorb the cost of free shipping.

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Top Talking Logistics Posts & Episodes (Q2 2018)

Talking Logistics

5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year. CFO Beating You Up Over Rising Freight Costs? Reminder: There are many ways to stay connected with Talking Logistics throughout the year — choose all the options that you prefer: Email Newsletter. Realities and Misconceptions of 4PL Relationships.