Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Trinity Logistics takes pride in being a leading name among independent freight agents. We have many benefits to offer through our freight agent program, but the one we’d like to talk about today is education. WHY CONTINUED EDUCATION IS IMPORTANT IN A FREIGHT AGENT PROGRAM. CONTINUED EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES. TECHNOLOGY TRAINING.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Tis the season to be jolly – unless you are overwhelmed with the many tasks traditionally associated with the annual freight Request for Proposal ( RFP ) season. However, the reality is that contracted freight is actually a promise – not a binding agreement. Flexibility to schedule rate bid events based on business needs.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container shortages and sky-high freight rates have spared no enterprise, regardless of its scale.

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Logistics Bureau

APRIL 4, 2022

Whether your company is a big or small player in terms of shipping volumes, and regardless of your chosen transportation modes (road, rail, ocean, air), the health of your bottom line depends in no small part on the competitiveness of your freight prices. So how can you be sure you’re getting the best freight rates possible?

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home TPM24: Key Takeaways on Geopolitics, Technology and Other Drivers of Ocean Freight in 2024 Judah Levine March 27, 2024 S&P Global’s TPM24 is the major annual North American gathering of shippers, forwarders, carriers and logistic technology providers. But Sea Intelligence’s Alan Murphy thinks rates will settle 1.5-2X

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Whether this is through fun events, awards, or the benefits provided, showing your Team Members that they are appreciated and valued will often raise morale. Fun Events. If there’s one thing we do well, it’s offering fun events for our Team Members. Of course, you can’t talk about appreciation without awards.

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MTS Logistics

APRIL 17, 2024

Of course, each contract is different but usually, this has been the norm for the greater population. Also, the events in the past three years were a huge learning experience for the importers who otherwise haven’t paid this much attention to ocean freight rates and contract negotiations.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Even the freight transportation industry can't avoid this problem. That's why we've put together 5 free resources for freight brokers like you can't afford to miss out on. Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Are you ready to change the way your freight brokerage operates? Let's get started.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. This blog examines the “red” times, like the roughly three-month period we have just entered that is historically one of the regular disruptors in the ocean freight market. All of this will cause a tightening of space for ocean freight shipping. Regular disruptors. Golden Week.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. The Freight Rate Roller Coaster.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2024

Considering Yellow Corporation was the third largest LTL carrier, what happened to all the freight they handled? I can answer some of those questions and share with you my thoughts, experiences, and observations of this impactful event in LTL history. Because of this, YRC saw a sharp decline in freight volume and tonnage.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In the course of international trade, compliance with international trade laws and cultural differences can lead to confusion when interpreting contractual terms and obligations. One of these terms, free or freight on board, also has irony within its name. What Exactly Is Freight on Board? Who Pays the Freight Cost for FOB?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2015

As the world becomes hyperconnected , the demand for rapid response for concealed freight damage, general freight damage or missing items from shipments has changed. On April 18, 2015, the National Motor Freight Traffic Assocation® has amended the NMFC rules regarding the required time frames for reporting concealed freight damage.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 20, 2020

That last few years have been nothing short of eventful for the trucking industry. This, of course, left some large shoes to fill, and unfortunately, 2019 could not meet the mark, with freight rates falling by 27 percent as per Camino Financial. A Brief Recap on The Trucking Industry’s Recent History.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2018

For example, a black swan event may include both the physical damage and ongoing disruption caused by a hurricane and subsequent bottlenecks, so shippers that know how to isolate the causes of poor visibility and areas that are likely to contribute to worsening of black swan events can effectively reduce their chances of coming to fruition.

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Trans Global Auto Logistics

MARCH 1, 2021

Severe weather and rough seas to more catastrophic and rare events like ship groundings, structural failures, and collisions can result in containers being lost at sea,” a report from the World Shipping Council reads. We do offer all risk Marine Insurance for peace of mind and coverage in the unlikely event your vehicle is damaged.

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FreightWaves SONAR

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Market dynamics of freight management can turn on a dime. Simultaneously, shippers must realize market volatility and other factors contribute to higher freight spend and uncertainty. Seeing market volatility and conditions at any point will inevitably allow shippers to recognize when freight spend will shift.

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GoShip Blog

MAY 11, 2021

Regardless of the fluctuations in the freight market, there is a relatively stable pattern when it comes to freight shipping seasons. In freight shipping, the year is divided into four parts and is mainly determined by the demand and the business of freight carriers and shippers. Use information to plan.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2018

More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Of course, all of this is easier said than done, but new challenges tend to require new strategies and new innovation.

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Forto

APRIL 25, 2020

Freight forwarding companies face the big challenge of keeping the consequences as minimal as possible. When dealing with a crisis – whether it is caused by a pandemic, a natural disaster , or political events – we believe that, in addition to communication, three factors are crucial. But our approach goes even further.

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Forto

APRIL 9, 2020

Freight forwarding companies face the big challenge of keeping the consequences as minimal as possible. When dealing with a crisis – whether it is caused by a pandemic, a natural disaster, or political events – we believe that, in addition to communication, three factors are crucial. But our approach goes even further.

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Freightos

APRIL 27, 2023

In this article, Eytan Buchman, Freightos’ CMO, discusses the importance of data and context in global freight and logistics. The future of global freight data lies in real-time information, contextual insights, and aggregated data that can help companies make better decisions and adapt to a rapidly changing industry.

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

This is a huge step in our journey to digitalize global freight and build a more modern foundation for world trade. Crossing one million bookings annually in 2023, we’ve made significant headway in digitizing spot freight pricing and bookings, especially in air cargo.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 16, 2024

Severe weather events are the new normal. Severe weather events are becoming more intense and commonplace, causing supply chains to struggle. CASES OF SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTION FROM RECENT SEVERE WEATHER Climate change has led to an increase in severe weather events. Can the logistics industry handle more supply chain disruption?

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Inventory correction Early in the course of this shift to the East, industry experts pointed to inventory offloading as a potential contributing factor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Steve Banker, after a ride along in an autonomous truck from TORC In 2022, Torc Robotics – a provider of autonomous trucks for the middle mile – and Daimler Truck, who is the majority owner of Torc, held an event for journalists and financial analysts at a Torc facility in Albuquerque. This will be a step-by-step process.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. And, of course, Amazon looms with Amazon Flex. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. In a decade’s time, freight will likely still be moved in containers and boxes on airplanes and ships. Moving data better means moving freight better. A whopping $13.92 SEE THE FREE STUDY.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. Technology.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started. Driving the Maersk Shift.

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FreightWaves SONAR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Domestic transportation demand patterns continue to trek eastward , shaking up entrenched freight flows and positioning the market for future rate hikes. Inventory correction Early in the course of this shift to the East, industry experts pointed to inventory offloading as a potential contributing factor.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Buying organizations use this technology to monitor and analyze supplier risk events in real-time. These are big data platforms that monitor news sources and assorted databases from governments, financial institutions, ESG NGOs, and other sources to detect when a negative event has occurred or may be about to occur. Of course it would!

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FreightWaves SONAR

JUNE 3, 2021

SONAR data show that the freight market for inbound Detroit loads is highly volatile based on auto production trends – inbound Detroit loads should be less expensive when OEMs are sourcing a lot of components as assembly volumes ramp up. The volatility in the auto industry has wreaked havoc on the Detroit freight market. .

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. We have published now over 650 articles, and so you should almost find anything related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight. . Top Freight Articles of 2015.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Choosing freight carriers is not the easiest of tasks, so it’s understandable why companies often overlook the need for a freight review , even when such an undertaking is long overdue. Read and Heed the Signs that Freight Review is Due. But how do you know when it’s the right time to conduct a freight review?

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2020

Weather events can put a drastic slow down on your operations and unfortunately, it’s practically impossible to predict exactly when these events will happen. Sure, there are seasonal weather events like snow and hurricanes, which gives us a reasonable timeframe in which to expect these types of events.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2021

A lot of things have happened over the past two years that have affected shipping freight rates. No matter the exact cause, the shipping industry now faces all-time high freight rates. Shipping industry stakeholders have faced many of these events, and they have changed the shipping industry irrevocably, for good.

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