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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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples . For example, a shipment of heavy machinery may be transferred from a cargo ship to a truck using a break-bulk method, with the machinery being stored temporarily in a warehouse before being loaded onto the truck for the final leg of the journey. Contact Us. 562) 594-8988.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

In response, major freight operators have recently acquired advanced battery technology firms to accelerate fleet electrification. For example, the global logistics automation market is expected to grow from $50 billion in 2023 to $120 billion by 2030, according to Allied Market Research.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 24, 2021

The complexity of shipping schedules means that there is an increasing number of businesses that are reliant on the freight forwarding sector. It is beneficial to use freight forwarders in certain circumstances. For a new or small business, it can be a daunting task to take on a freight forwarder for the first time.

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MTS Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

The freight forwarding and project cargo sectors, always at the heart of global commerce, are adapting and evolving. Example: Consider the Suez Canal obstruction. But how does this translate to freight forwarding? Case Study: A pharmaceutical company needed to transport temperature-sensitive vaccines to a remote location.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Expedited Freight Questions Answered Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - November 10, 2023 Whether your organization uses expedited freight shipping every day or occasionally, it pays to understand how to use these services as effectively as possible.

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Freightos

AUGUST 31, 2016

Bringing Freight Online With WebCargoNet And Freightos. But this story is more about a vision for a better future of freight, than just another acquisition. WebCargoNet’s focus has been more on the carrier-forwarder relationship and has also placed more focus on air freight. An Industry On The Verge Of Change.

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Logistics Business Magazine

MAY 6, 2020

Fast Freight Srl is one of the first companies in the world to take delivery of a new product launched by Combilift – the Combi-CSS Container Slip Sheet, designed for the faster loading of containers. Fast Freight uses around eight Combilift products, each suited to the specific requirements of individual loads.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Following his studies at San Jose State University, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Charley naturally started his career in 2003 in the field of supply chain and logistic technologies, working in the sales teams of companies such as Fusion Logistics, Cargomatic and ShipHawk. ? on the other hand. ?

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping.

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Freightos

JANUARY 17, 2017

Where Freight is Going in 2017. For decades, international freight’s mantra was a simple bigger is better. Sluggish global trade, reduced import volumes and record overcapacity showed that the global freight industry is in dire need of change. “the global freight industry is in dire need of change.”

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Air cargo for example, though continuing to make digital strides, is still behind – and is often compared to – passenger travel where digitized capacity, pricing and online bookings have been around for decades and is in some ways the digitalization template air cargo is referencing. But this problem isn’t new.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Over the years, I have received several queries from readers around the world asking for my opinion and advice on situations relating to shipping and freight fraud. Here are six safeguards to follow against some of these shipping and freight fraud. 1) Know your trading terms. It is NOT a one size fits all solution.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2024

BlueGrace Releases Comic Book Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 12, 2024 DC Velocity Staff | DC Velocity March 12, 2024 Move over Marvel, BlueGrace Logistics has entered the comic book market.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2023

Transloading: A Comprehensive Guide With Client Examples Transloading is a process that involves transferring cargo from one mode of transportation to another during the shipping process. This case study will delve into some of our most notable transloading success stories.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Many already believe that freight exchange platforms, dedicated to maximizing payload efficiency and reducing empty miles, have a role to play in making this vision a reality.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 22, 2018

The freight & transportation landscape is reaching critical mass. Capacity is a very real problem impacting companies in all verticals, especially those who ship density-based freight that present further challenges. Not Properly Dimming Your Density-Based Freight. Frequently within defined “bands” of density-based freight.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

When you want to drive down your logistics and transportation spend, the very first thing that you need is freight and transportation data. Accurate freight and transportation data is particularly important. With freight costs rising, the task of teasing out hidden costs is becoming increasingly critical.

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Log-hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

For example, a global retailer can use a tensor-based approach to manage product demand across multiple warehouses, optimizing stock levels dynamically. For example, a 3D graph can map supplier networks, showing how inventory moves across multiple locations. This helps companies stay efficient while meeting customer expectations.

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Blue Grace Logistics

APRIL 20, 2023

Freight Claims 101 Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - April 20, 2023 Freight claims are an inevitable aspect of shipping cargo. What’s in the article: What is a freight claim?

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Freightos

DECEMBER 4, 2015

The broader climate issue.and freight’s role. For example, only 1% of China’s 560 million city residents breathe air that is considered safe by the EU. The emissions from freighting Shawn’s TV is a miniscule percentage of this year’s 33 billion ton cube. kg of carbon emissions. This is a big deal.

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Trinity Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Successful goal-setting is a necessity for Freight Agents to run prosperous businesses. If you perform a web search on the “ Fresh Start Effect ”, you’ll find a lot of articles and studies on the impact that a Fresh Start Date has on goal setting. Why Is a Fresh Start Date Important in Goal-Setting?

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

I am wrapping up my Transportation Management Systems market study which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, and customer size. The study includes a holistic view of the TMS outlook. E-Commerce Continues to Surge.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

For centuries the expense, risk, and frustration with ocean freight held back expansion of the international economy, despite the invention of the steam invention. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Did You Know That … It wasn’t just about freight. Container Regulation. International Economy.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 23, 2023

Being more flexible with your freight shipping can give you some financial benefits.  One example is helping you with your routing decisions by matching your freight with the best carriers, lanes, rates, and transit service.  An example of onshoring would be having operations moved to Mexico versus China.

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Trinity Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

For example, manufacturing output has been expected to increase by 2.4 In a study by The Manufacturing Institute, 69 percent of employees under the age of 25 reported that they stayed with their current employer because of training and development opportunities. Request a freight quote. percent throughout the past decade.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 30, 2023

Cross River Partnership (CRP), a non-profit and impartial partnership organisation, is excited to have launched the London Light Freight Walking Trial; UPS’s first walking freight trial on public land. Walking freight is a mode of logistics where foot-based porters play a key role in deliveries and collections.

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Now, That's Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

An inside look at the current state of FCL vs. LCL ocean freight and how to make the best choice for your shipment. There are pros and cons to each option, and selecting the right one will depend on how much freight you’re shipping, where it’s going, and how quickly it needs to get to its final destination. Container utilization.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Currently, we are seeing interest rates above seven percent , and the future freight market is not clear. As a Freight Agent, what should you be doing in this uncertain freight market? As a Freight Agent, this is where you can come in as a valuable resource for your shipper and carrier relationships.

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Trinity Logistics

AUGUST 4, 2020

Managed Services is when you outsource your freight and logistics processes to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider, such as Trinity Logistics. Freight spend visibility has many benefits within itself. By analyzing freight spend by lane, companies can learn which of their lanes are not profitable based on transportation costs.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? The Broader Value Proposition of Freight Visibility. Matt shared additional examples related to inbound planning and inventory management.

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Envase Technologies

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

rSpace partnership with ITS Conglobal is a great example of what is possible when combining latent industrial real estate with an innovative platform capable of facilitating and tracking an unlimited number of parking customers and transactions. Understanding that the market for moving freight is incredibly fragmented, Sec?rSpace

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Invest in IoT.

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Trinity Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2021

A TMS is best suited for companies that spend more than $1 million in freight, use an array of transportation modes, have several locations, get a majority of your freight via the spot market, or manage most of your data through Excel spreadsheets. Check out Albaugh's Case Study to see how a TMS helped their company.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

New acquisitions, for example, won’t lead to a prorated calculation that factors out emissions from the acquired company from the carbon target. This control tower includes a supply chain design solution from Coupa that helps them reduce both freight costs and C02 emissions. The company typically does 25 to 50 studies per year.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2015

And, according to a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) study, 54% of companies with above one billion in revenues are now considering reshoring. for example, compared to shipping state-to-state. Transportation and freight costs are reduced. For example, Chinese wages have increased 320% since 2000. a move known as reshoring.

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Blue Grace Logistics

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

We will break down those terms, what they mean for your business, and give two examples of how BlueGrace helped clients that were operating with less-than-ideal business models save hundreds of thousands on their ground transportation costs. LTL has gained a reputation of being a more efficient, cost-saving method of transporting freight.

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