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The Freight Forwarder’s Era: The Top Advantages of Working with a Freight Forwarder

MTS Logistics

Let’s start with some definitions of what a freight forwarder is. A freight forwarder is a person or company that coordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper by partnering with carriers who transport cargo by ships, airplanes, trucks, and railroads.

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What is LTL Shipping and How Does it Work?

3PL Links

LTL ( Less than truckload ) S hipping is one of the best flexible and cost-effective ways to start your freight delivery in logistics. This article will provide a detailed reference to LTL shipping, including the definition of LTL, shipping prices, delivery method, and how to manage your LTL shipment to the fullest.

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US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum

Blue Grace Logistics

We’ve seen cross-border activity steadily grow,” added Demetri Venetis, president of freight forwarding at RXO. “In But there’s definitely been an increase. But there’s definitely been an increase. READ THE FULL ARTICLE to Mexico because for pretty much the entire 2023 the exchange rate has been very atypical.”

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The basics of container stowage planning and why it is so important

Shipping and Freight Resource

This is also to remind everyone in the shipping chain – exporters, agents, freight forwarders , carriers, documentation teams, vessel operators, and stowage planners, the importance of providing and using the correct information for the planning and stowage of the vessel. Article republished with some critical updates.

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Choose CIF or FOB?

Globalior

For a detailed explanation of what these terms mean you can refer to some of our other articles which have more information on both CIF and FOB. CIF and FOB are both marine only terms and can only be used when freight is by ocean or waterway. It is often said that traders should buy on FOB terms and sell on CIF terms.

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Uberization Re-Examined: The Impact of the ?Uberization of Trucking? on Supply Chains

Morai Logistics

However, in an article entitled ‘The Five Rules of Uber-ization’, executive director of Ed Kaplan Family Institute for Innovation and Tech Entrepreneurship, Howard Tullman argues differently. According to the American Trucking Associations , by 2026 freight volumes will increase by 29%.

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Ethics in Supply Chain Management

Globalior

In this article we look at what it means – at least a tactical level, to say that a supply chain is being ethically managed. As a result, some supply chains have extensive day to day interactions with multiple brokers, freight forwarders and other vendors. Vendor selection: Fair and transparent selection process.