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Refrigerated Freight: How has freight market volatility impacted reefer contract rates?

FreightWaves SONAR

As one of the fastest-growing markets, some key factors to consider when managing refrigerated freight and how reefer contract rates have been impacted include these core areas of focus. The first step in successfully transporting freight is determining the best shipping option based upon the requirements needed.

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DTC Frozen Food with Richard Gray

The Logistics of Logistics

Richard is the founder and CEO of Gray Growth Strategies , a consulting company that provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. Gray Growth Strategies provides custom-tailored solutions for refrigerated or frozen food fulfillment needs. Transportation costs. White Paper.

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What Are White Glove Services in Transportation Management?

GlobalTranz

That’s the overview of white glove services evolution and it’s another piece of the transportation terminology puzzle. White glove service is all about creating the most tailored and specific deliveries possible. That’s where white glove means going the extra mile in the final mile. Prepare for exceptions management.

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How to Improve Freight Labeling for Transport and Logistics Management

GlobalTranz

To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Equipping transport fleets with computers and printers can improve freight labeling. Industrial computers and printers for transport fleets will reduce labeling problems. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating.

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Data analytics for logistics drives reefer efficiency via a real-time forecast

FreightWaves SONAR

During times of disruption and recovery, as seen now in the transportation industry, keeping up with the changing pace is essential. Timeline and Distance Restrictions – Refrigerated loads have limited windows for transportation timelines. Download the White Paper.

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The Best Freight Brokers Use these 5 Questions when Prospecting

FreightWaves SONAR

Since freight or transportation costs are factored into the final costs of goods sold (COGS), the value of the cargo determines the margin premium a freight broker can charge. If transportation costs account for 50% of the final COGS, then the margin premium a shipper is willing to pay will be low. Download the White Paper.

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Uninterrupted Cold Chain Management Solution Assists an International Hypermarket – Supply Chain 24/7

247 Customs Broker

To ensure the quality of frozen and refrigerated foods, an international hypermarket in Taiwan introduced Advantech’s Cold Chain Management Solution in early 2018. Complete Cold-Chain Monitoring System from Transportation to Food Storage. Interview with Yang, Kai-Xiang, Advantech iLogistics Business Development Manager.