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The Definitive Supply Chain Intelligence Gathering – Top 5 Activities during Jump Start 2019

247 Customs Broker

The Definitive Supply Chain Intelligence Gathering. If you’ve ever stepped foot in a typical meeting, you know that not a lot happens within the first seven minutes. With Ignite Speed Meetings at Jump Start 2019 that knowledge no longer applies. Ignite Speed Meetings. Quick Discussion. January 28 at 4:30 p.m.

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40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist

Dedola Global Logistics

We can thank the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Johnny Cash hearing the train a comin’ in “Folsom Prison Blues” before he meets that poor man in Reno. First Name Last Name Email Subscribe The post 40 Years, 40 Songs: The Definitive Transportation Playlist appeared first on Dedola Global Logistics. Time to hit the road.

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Freight Forwarding: Keeping shippers top of mind

247 Customs Broker

Say “freight forwarder” and the first thing that might come to mind would be “forward-thinking,” a market run by visionary leaders who can use predictive analytics to forecast and deliver on new shipper demands. However, it’s their inability to meet shipper expectations that’s holding them back. Suspicions confirmed.

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Cooperative Logistics Network Surpasses 300 Members

Logistics Business Magazine

The Cooperative Logistics Network , the first international freight forwarding network with global coverage to launch instant quoting ability for its members, has set a new coverage record by adding its 300th agent. This year, for example, we have created a new personalized online brochure for members and we have launched our blog.”

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How COVID-19 Impacted the Top Ocean Freight Ports in the Americas

Now, That's Logistics

According to JOC, freight forwarders in Brazil have seen the length of time between container booking and vessel departure increase. we need to make bookings three or four weeks in advance to ensure we get sufficient trucking capacity to meet vessel departures. For ports of loading in the U.S.,

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10 Steps to Check If Your Business Is Ready For Big Data

Forto

Every customer interaction, movement in the supply chain, and activity becomes an invaluable data asset that freight forwarders can use to refine transport cost-effectiveness and improve their customers’ supply chains. Experts disagree on the definition of Big Data. Fifteen of the U.S. The ways we collect data has evolved too.

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Road Network from Singapore to China

Logistics Business Magazine

Equipped with industry-leading Internet of Things (IoT) security features and infrastructure, the Geodis Road Network is integrated with major air and sea ports and offers multimodal options to meet customer needs for agile and flexible supply chains.