Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2024

As freight transportation costs continue to rise year-on-year, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and any other organisations that are part of a supply chain must think smarter about pushing down the cost of moving goods from A to B. Many companies use air freight more for reliability than speed.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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. How does it work?

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 21, 2020

Road freight is also getting smarter, more efficient, more connected, and safer. Certain trends in the transportation and trucking industry are placing a focus on certain road freight technology. What are the key technology trends in road freight? What are the key technology trends in road freight? Sustainability.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

When I hit publish on today's blog, we will have published 659 blog posts on the Cerasis blog, with our very first blog post coming nearly 3 years ago to the day. . If you are a regular reader (or heck even if you are not) what you will see from our blog is a focus on education.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Freight Invoice. Your shipping fees are listed and broken down in your freight invoice. In the case you are using a freight forwarding company, you will receive a Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt as proof that the goods were actually handed over to them. Forwarder’s Certificate of Receipt. Letter of Credit.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? By definition blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Walmart shows us that were moving towards transparent freight operations in other sectors too.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

US-Mexico Trade Trends Indicate Nearshoring Has Momentum Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 7, 2023 ‘While Mexico Has Surpassed China as the United States’ No. But there’s definitely been an increase.

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Parade

MARCH 22, 2022

Capacity Management for Freight Agencies? This feature shines a light on Parade’s capacity management for freight agents. Here’s Why Many Capacity Management Tools Don’t Serve Freight Agencies Not too long ago, capacity management simply didn’t work for freight agencies that provide logistics solutions to their agents.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute. We hope you enjoy this very first episode of The Freight project podcast! Capacity Crunch & Freight Management Resources. We hope you enjoy!

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LandLink

DECEMBER 23, 2021

We have been writing extensively on the topic of the digital supply chain revolution in recent blog posts. The focus is definitely on the efficiency of operations relating to technological applications as we enter 2020.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 5, 2021

When crossing the border into Canada, you add several other variables that you have to consider when booking freight. For example, if you’re shipping freight cross-border from the U.S This is different from cross-border freight, which has Canada as either the origin or the destination, but not both.

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MercuryGate

MARCH 9, 2021

Supply chain directors have a lot to keep track of within daily operations, including managing freight costs. Technology has definitely enabled better control managing costs, and more options are available for managing the supply chain network, including an automated transportation management system.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

In 2014, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rolled out a new regulation meant to keep the roads safe from commercial drivers carrying large amounts of liquid or gaseous freight without the proper training. Read more about these requirements in our blog about the regulation. Hazmat Capacity. Get a quote.

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 6, 2019

If you have been into the world of less-than-truckload shipping for more than 30 minutes, you probably heard something about LTL freight class. While the general concept of LTL shipping is easily understood, learning what a freight classification is and why it is important may be confusing. What is LTL freight class?

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GoShip Blog

JULY 8, 2021

OEM Parts Definition . In this blog, we will focus primarily on OEM auto parts. . Get in touch with your freight carrier of choice and inquire whether they carry the parts you have in mind. . The best course of action is to communicate with your freight carrier for the best method. . Auto parts . Electronics .

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GoShip Blog

MARCH 5, 2019

If you have been into the world of less-than-truckload shipping for more than 30 minutes, you probably heard something about LTL freight class. While the general concept of LTL shipping is easily understood, learning what a freight classification is and why it is important may be confusing. What is LTL freight class?

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MercuryGate

APRIL 25, 2023

Inefficiencies and uncontrolled freight costs arise from outdated manual processes, unforeseen delays, and extreme disruptions. Improved shipment visibility solves many challenges, but the “visibility” definition remains debatable and often case-specific. Managing international logistics can be complex and frustrating.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Businesses have gravitated more and more to e-commerce over the past decade as competition for faster, cheaper, time-definite delivery options continue to fuel rising shipping and handling costs. The post Multimodal Logistics: A Quick Review of Freight Optimization appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

“Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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GoShip Blog

JULY 15, 2021

What is Freight Shipping? . If you’re managing a business, understanding freight shipping should be at the top of your to-do list. Since there are many different types of freight shipping, the best mode will depend on your hauling needs. Different types of freight shipping modes . Benefits of freight shipping .

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 22, 2019

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” On today’s episode Cerasis welcomes Greg Ahnert CEO of one of our parcel management shipping technology partners, Lamprey Systems, a solutions company who offers parcel and freight invoice auditing services to aid shippers in recovering lost money on shipments.

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FreightWaves SONAR

APRIL 7, 2023

The Oxford English Dictionary provides two definitions: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee. These definitions are broad and yet still somehow insufficient. The post Why freight is a commodity appeared first on SONAR. What is a commodity?

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Freightera

MAY 31, 2022

If You’re Looking to Ship FTL Freight You’ll Want to Check Out These 5 Tips for a Good Experience. You’re shipping freight and you’re not sure if you need a whole truck, less than truckload, or a whole smaller truck? 5) Check out our definitive guide to shipping. Well, we’re here to answer your questions. 1) Save up your cargo.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

Shippers and carriers should make more definitive decisions in selecting their data sources. This lagging freight data presents members of the freight market with several challenges, including longer lead time, inability to offer competitive freight rates and limited foresight. But what is the solution to lagging data?

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”. It includes brokerages and freight forwarders, but there comes a point at which simply outsourcing to a single 3PL or even several 3PLs grows too complex to handle.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Freight is a common enough occurrence to make it a term brought up in everyday speech. In short, freight is (usually) heavy cargo transported by air, sea, or ground. Goods that are too large or heavy to be shipped by a parcel service such as the USPS are considered freight. . Anything heavier than 150 lbs is considered freight.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

What’s Concealed Damage and What to Do When It Happens One of the challenges businesses may face in freight shipping is dealing with concealed damage or shortages. Conclusion Navigating concealed damage in freight shipping can be complex. To learn more about freight shipping, please browse our blog.

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CH Robinson Logistics

JULY 8, 2021

This blog will provide an overview of these best practices, how they benefit your company, and why working with a logistics provider can improve your small parcel supply chain. Recognize freight market conditions and current consumer expectations. Recognize freight market conditions and current consumer expectations.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a guest blog by our friends at 2 Flow. In this blog, they discuss everything you need to know about a 3PL business. There are several definitions of 3PL. Therefore, if your inbound freight delivery specifications are taken care of, 3PL has done its job! What is 3PL? These include:

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GoShip Blog

JULY 25, 2018

In the world of freight shipping and logistics, there are a lot of freight shipping terms and acronyms that get thrown around. So, to help you out, here is a curated list of some of the most common important terms and their definitions: Accessorial Charge – Fees for services beyond normal pickup and delivery.

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GoShip Blog

AUGUST 20, 2019

Shippers who often ship LTL freight can benefit from another shipping method called volume freight shipping. What is Volume Freight? Volume freight is a shipment that’s larger and heavier than standard LTL , but not enough to fill a full truckload trailer and be justified for a full truckload shipment.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition. When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. Cost of quality.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team explains another index found within SONAR, the freight forecasting platform from FreightWaves. This week, learn how freight market participants are predicting the impacts that containerized freight volumes may have on inland freight moves out of major U.S.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JULY 10, 2023

The rest of the year could be characterized by relatively low rates and volatility Like it or not, freight market volatility is here to stay. The loss of predictability The domestic freight market was relatively stable after the Great Recession, which trended right in line with economic growth. Sign up for a SONAR demo.

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GoShip Blog

JUNE 22, 2021

There is no universal definition for eco-friendly packaging which makes it challenging for businesses to migrate to 100% sustainable solutions. . At GoShip.com , you will find the industry’s top freight shipping services.?All It is a form of conscious packaging that is mostly made of renewable or recycled materials.

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