Freightos

OCTOBER 11, 2015

What’s important is that you have a faith in people, that they’re basically good and smart, and if you give them tools, they’ll do wonderful things with them. As ships evolve from barges to Maersk EEEs, digital tools for logistics professionals evolve too. Newsle hunts through blogs, news sites and social media.

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MercuryGate

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

MercuryGate's LTL TMS is the tool you need to optimize routes, automate mind-numbing manual tasks, and even go green. The post LTL TMS: Transforming Freight Operations for Trucking Companies appeared first on MercuryGate International.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

As explained in a previous blog post, continuous improvement in an organization can be achieved through the use of performance measurement tools via big data. Changes in the design or layout of the warehouse or alterations to the truck schedule may require the cooking duties of a certain worker to change at a moment's notice.

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MercuryGate

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Amid global challenges, including pandemics and intricate supply chain issues, truck drivers’ commitment to their profession remains unwavering. That’s why MercuryGate focuses on empowering the nation’s truck drivers with leading carrier management tools.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Truck fleet management has always been intensely focused on knowledge of the freight market. A clear vision for how the market and the fleet can work in unison is at the heart of fleet management within the trucking industry. And freight KPIs can serve as a valuable tool for freight market intelligence.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 12, 2021

Carriers must have state-of-the-art tools and technology to track and manage unusual and inconsistent activity in near-real-time. But what are these tools? And part of that means tracking real-time truck location, gauging market trends and much more. Download the White Paper. Request a SONAR Demo.

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3PL Insights

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The American Trucking Association is the largest trade association representing the trucking industry in the U.S. In 1973, the ATA introduced the Truck Tonnage Index, a monthly estimation of the total weight of freight transported by truck in the United States. The State of Trucking Tonnage. Data Collection.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? Let’s consider these top factors affecting the trucking market, their implications on supply chains and how they are driving change within the industry. . That’s an astonishing $933.30

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Shipping analytics tools shine a light on the value of informed freight management. Freight market participants need these top shipping analytics tools in their freight stack. Shipping status tools to track freight. Tracking shipment status is a core function of advanced shipping analytics tools. Download the White Paper.

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ECW

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Investments in larger cranes, expanded berths, and upgraded logistics systems have created a seamless flow of goods from ship to truck. Monitor real-time cargo tracking tools to stay updated on your shipments status and act quickly if disruptions occur.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With that in mind, the trucking RFP has come into play as a more significant undertaking for 2021 contracts as the freight market saw volatility in 2020 on the spot market due to historic tender rejections and volumes adding to increased prices. A confident, data-driven trucking RFP undertaking can make a big difference in freight spend.

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Parade

MARCH 22, 2022

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. The sharing of capacity details between agents meant that they essentially had access to every agent in the company’s book of business.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Benchmarking standards within trucking fleets are continuously changing. As reported by DC Velocity , “the 2020 Fleet Advantage Industry Benchmark Survey noted, “11% of transportation fleets estimate they have saved more than $1 million in crash avoidance by upgrading to newer trucks with advanced safety features.”

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 19, 2021

Operational trucking charges and costs are nothing new. They derive from a confluence of factors, including truck industry volatility. To that end, here are the top steps for carriers to get more from their fleets and proactively manage operational trucking costs. But how can a trucking company achieve this goal?

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Truck capacity is stretched tight and motor carriers are heading into peak retail season with a full head of steam. The lower the percentage, the more work it takes to find trucks to cover loads. “We Recently, the company began using the Book-It-Now digital freight matching platform from Trucker Tools. Sep 1, 2021.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MAY 30, 2024

A spot rate benchmarking tool has become an essential application for brokers, carriers and shippers to have at their fingertips. Capacity procurement reps can determine when to cover their loads and have more tools in negotiation to ensure they are hitting their margin targets.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 8, 2021

The digital age has presented a wealth of opportunities for the over the road trucking market. As explained by Supply & Demand Chain Executive , “Digitization, software and giving shippers and carriers efficient tech tools are critical, as technology continues to modernize this industry. But what is the solution to lagging data?

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

By forming these relationships, we enable carriers to fill out their networks and improve their revenue per truck. [14:31] 14:31] So you guys are trying to track revenue per truck? It’s not necessarily as simple as tracking revenue per truck, but you can pretty easily tell if you’re paying a healthy rate. Loadsmart Blog.

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Envase Technologies

JANUARY 25, 2022

The trucking industry was hard hit, but at the same time people woke up to how essential it was and how fragile our global supply chain is. But all these challenges brought new opportunities and much needed attention to the entire trucking industry. and Canada, we are short tens of thousands of commercial truck drivers.

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Parade

MARCH 3, 2021

In this article, we explore Invoice Reconciliation tools as a core piece of every digital 3PL/freight brokerage’s operations. This post was written in collaboration with , OpenEnvoy , a leading automated invoice reconciliation tool. Digitize Invoicing to Eliminate Errors and Guard Cash Flow.

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FreightWaves SONAR

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this edition of “SONAR Indices & Insights,” the SONAR team showcases several mileage-focused indices to aid carriers to build trucking KPIs that will inform decisions to optimize fleet utilization among other freight KPIs. Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Miles per Truck per Week (MILTR). Loaded Miles (%) (LOADM).

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Blue Grace Logistics

MAY 15, 2024

What you will learn in this blog: The Vital Role of Temperature-Controlled Shipping Challenges and Solutions for Temperature-Controlled Protein Shipping Utilizing Technology to Simplify and Drive Efficiency As temperatures climb, the excitement for grilling season intensifies.

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GoShip Blog

JANUARY 30, 2025

LTL shipping allows businesses to share truck space with other shippers. This makes it ideal for smaller loads that dont require a full truck, helping you save on costs while still moving goods efficiently. Flexibility: Perfect for smaller, recurring shipments that dont justify the cost of a full truck.

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Trux

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In this blog post, we delve into the incredible potential of dump truck management software to revolutionize your operations. Discover how this powerful tool can boost efficiency, optimize scheduling, enhance real-time tracking, and streamline communication.

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CLX Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

To meet these demands, shippers need the right supply chain management tools with the flexibility to grow and scale as needed. The right supply chain management tools help not only to enable shippers to provide better customer service and on-time deliveries but also to remain competitive with everyone else in the market.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

APRIL 8, 2025

AI can help to solve complex delivery constraints and improve logistics costs by finding patterns in data from intelligent sensors on trucks and packages. AI integrated with tools like ERP can provide more personalized experiences by analyzing user roles, past data interactions and common workflows. Select the right tool.

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Envase Technologies

JUNE 16, 2022

Your Drivers Want to Stay, But Without the Right Tools, They Just Might Bolt. When it comes to trucking companies and their drivers, it’s in everyone’s best interests to keep already-employed drivers right where they are. A driver who switches to a new trucking company gives up all seniority and dispatcher relationships.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Transportation analytics is among the most effective tools in trucking contract negotiations. And it’s equally important to know the top 10 challenges for shippers in negotiating trucking contracts like limited headhaul insight and how to overcome them. Trucking contracts are not necessarily built for disruption.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 20, 2022

Blog: Get on Top of Fuel Costs The transport industry is always looking for ways to mitigate the impact of fuel costs. Read our blog to learn how you can save an average of 50-cents per gallon, or more! Read the Blog. Stop by at Truck World (April 21-23) to say hello to Bob and Justine from Envase’s Infosite team.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Instead of paying for an entire truck, LTL allows multiple shippers to share space in a single truck, reducing costs while keeping delivery times reliable. Leverage Technology for Smarter Shipping Decisions Smart shipping decisions come from smart tools.

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Envase Technologies

APRIL 6, 2022

Without an effective tool to manage both the cost of fuel and the unpredictability of fuel surcharges, transport professionals are at a distinct disadvantage. With Envase, users have two powerful tools to help get on top of these issues. Envase makes sure they have those tools. Unless they are Envase customers.

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Morai Logistics

MARCH 18, 2020

This week our friends from Quality Scales Unlimited are contributing to our blog. Quality Scales Unlimited is a company that “sells all types of scale equipment, from highly sensitive lab scales to heavy capacity truck scales.” So, with further ado, here is their guest blog on material handling.

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Envase Technologies

JULY 21, 2022

Four steps to recession-proof your small trucking company. Without question, the largest cost incurred by any small trucking company is the purchase of fuel. And given what has happened with fuel prices in recent months in a concerningly volatile fuel market, small trucking companies need every advantage they can get here.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 4, 2021

For instance, consider these top uses of data and calculators within existing systems: Trucking metrics can benefit from clear data highlighting key areas of profit and loss within the fleet. Consider the value of system visibility and resource use made by Supply & Demand Chain Executive, “It’s an intelligence tool.

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FreightWaves SONAR

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Carriers currently have a great selection of tools to choose from so that they may further their enterprise. Many of the most beneficial tools come from the utilization of data and analytics. The advantage of predictive rating tools to manage and maximize RFP efficiency and cost alignment.

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Carter Logistics

APRIL 30, 2019

Blog Topics. Truck driver shortage. TMS – TMS is a popular tool choice among logistics organizations as it provides an integrated and centralized supply chain management system. The Shared Milkrun Mexico & Border Logistics. How to Take On Today’s Cross-Border Shipping Challenges. Trade wars. Rising freight rates.

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GoShip Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

If your shipment isnt big enough to fill an entire truck, youre probably looking at LTL (Less Than Truckload) freight shipping, a cost-effective way to share truck space and save money. Leverage Technology Freight management tools can optimize costs and routes. But getting the right quote? Thats where things get tricky.

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