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. Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL).

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

One of these terms, free or freight on board, also has irony within its name. What Exactly Is Freight on Board? Freight on board, also known as free on board, refers to a set of Incoterms that govern who owns and pays for a shipment when traveling overseas. Who Pays the Freight Cost for FOB? Freight prepaid.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry. Having people involved slows down the processing of the documents and also introduces errors.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 21, 2023

The freight forwarder will be the third step, they will arrange transportation of your goods, pack them, take them to a warehouse to store until shipment, and send them along on their journey. A freight forwarder can also provide assistance with insuring your goods against loss or damage.

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Blue Grace Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As it is with most problems there is a lack of a clear and concise definition, according to an MIT study which conducted a survey of the apparel industry only to find wildly different results. Operational risks drop as a result as companies no longer have to worry about being able to get freight through customs.

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FreightWaves SONAR

MARCH 29, 2021

And according to Brian Straight of FreightWaves , a routing guide is a living document that enables faster transportation management and keeps freight spend under control based on lane volatility, seen also within SONAR SCI Lane Acuity. What is a routing guide : a list of preferred carriers for tendering freight.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Looking for a private warehousing definition? Now that we’ve covered private warehouses, let’s give a public warehouse definition. Lower freight costs since these warehouses often negotiate favorable rates with freight companies based on their volume of clients and order throughput. Department of Interior.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup. Creating the perfect supply chain can be a challenge, but freight managers can do some simple yet practical things.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. These considerations include: Preparing perishable goods for air freight shipment.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. But the range balloons out when comparing companies.

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Jayem Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

International shipping has only two options: Air freight or ocean freight. Air freight is moving goods through airplanes from A to B at basic level. Ocean freight is moving goods in ships either Full Container Load (FCL) or Less than Container Load (LCL). The extra amount you pay makes shipment faster in air freight.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2016

The best solution is avoiding freight damage, but how do you measure for it? A major contributing factor is the inherent difficulty in measuring and documenting packaging suitability for LTL and over-the-road pallet load shipments. Let’s start with a definition and some background. . Too many variables exist.

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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. International air freight and express freight shipments are not the same thing.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

In the 3PL Perspectives 2014 report from Inbound Logistics they say: “Inbound Logistics’ annual 3PL Perspectives market research report documents these changing dynamics. By focusing on grocery freight handling, they bring efficiency, expertise and dependability to each warehouse they provided service for across the country.

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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 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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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

When it comes to the movement of freight, one megatrend driving the need for better technology is the driver shortage. TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. TuSimple is offering freight as a service to shippers and carriers. million miles.

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RPA Labs

MARCH 31, 2022

Although Although its definition isn’t in any mainstream dictionary, CX refers to all interactions that impact a customer’s perception of a business. When shippers and freight forwarders move ahead with machine learning, AI, automation, and chatbots to create hyper-efficiency, the result is an elevated automated customer experience.

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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. If there is damage or shortage and it’s not recorded on the Proof of Delivery (POD) document upon receiving the shipment, it is considered concealed.

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 28, 2021

If you are from the supply chain logistics world, then you would have definitely come across the word ‘Manifest’ many times. It is a key shipping document for international trade that provides a list of items that are shipped from supplier to the final customer. Document number. Measurement. Origin and destination.

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Freightera

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With the season of spook upon us, we wanted to share some tips on how to avoid the horrors of extra charges or damage during freight shipping. There are ways to make even freight shipping safer, and dare we say, fun! What you’ll want to pay attention to are the packaging, documentation, carrier reliability, and insurance.

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GoShip Blog

APRIL 14, 2020

You should definitely have your own personally unique shipping strategy. Shipping services let you compare freight rates from different carriers at a glance and choose from a huge variety of carriers instead of spending tons of time building your own network. Use shipping technology.

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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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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. They’re coming.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

So, your organization has decided to explore the benefits and perks of less than truckload freight shipping. The dedicated TMS can further eliminate the frustrations that occur with typical full-truckload (FT) shipments and small package freight by combining all KPIs and available options into a single, comprehensive tool.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2021

TuSimple – a provider of autonomous freight semi-truck solutions – has said their technology will be operational by 2024. Their technology includes a 1,000-meter perception range, 35 second planning horizon, high-definition maps with accuracy within five centimeters, and a fully redundant sensor suite and components.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

This reduces freight costs of recycling projects, as well as, utilizing materials for reconstructive purposes or profitable recycling efforts. In its first industry buzzword guide, European Automation has explained ten popular cloud computing terms that are often referred to in technical documents without definition.

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Using real-time data , freight managers can finally begin to recognize their opportunities for better business relationships. A finite group of logistics service providers (LSPs) will inevitably lead to less competition during truckload RFP processes and higher freight spend. Disruption is, by definition, unplanned.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. So you can see the savings for each document transacted and when you multiply that savings by the number of manual documents that are automated, you understand how a positive ROI can be achieved. Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Ensure that all your commercial documentation is aligned with these terms of sale and reflects the correct information so as to avoid any delays at export stage or at import stage. Freight Forwarders. Documentation. Incorrect, delayed or incomplete documentation is one of the major pains that new exporters face all the time.

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Forto

AUGUST 20, 2018

The need to decrease freight costs has never been higher. Small and midsized businesses (SMBs) may struggle with managing freight spend proactively, and some may lack the transport and freight forwarding resources available to big-box retailers and major companies. What is Freight Consolidation? It sounds confusing.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

You will definitely try to find out the available modes of transportation that can help move the consignment to your consignee seamlessly. In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. which is not possible in air freight.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. I assumed, after all, that freight carriers would publish APIs simply because they wanted to fill their vessels efficiently. The official announcement is here. First, some background.

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Dedola Global Logistics

MAY 14, 2020

We provide the full range of cargo logistics, including import/export freight forwarding , warehousing and distribution, customs brokerage, and consolidation by air, sea, land, and rail. Online documents, milestones, statuses, projected delivery dates, and confirmed deliveries are provided proactively or on-demand. Customers First.

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CH Robinson Logistics

OCTOBER 3, 2017

A quick definition of fourth party logistics is below: What is 4PL? When it comes to transportation, 3PLs can engage carriers, consolidate less than container load (LCL) or less than truckload (LTL) freight , keep track of freight payment and insurance documents, and work with private fleets. Transportation.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

AUGUST 2, 2020

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. So, what is stowage planning.??

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Globalior

JUNE 9, 2020

These regulations define the responsibilities that governmental authorities, port operators, freight forwarders and seamen have to undertake with regards to maritime security. ISPS fees are normally included in the quote for freight. Some of the ISPS objectives are: Collation security information from government authorities.

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