Shipping and Freight Resource

JULY 9, 2021

Like all other industries around the world, the shipping, freight, maritime, logistics and supply chain industries were also impacted cause major upheavals in global trade. In the middle of this congestion and capacity crunch, the freight rates continue to increase unabated. appeared first on Shipping and Freight Resource.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

A recent Freightos Group survey on long-term ocean container contract reliability found that at the start of the pandemic when ocean spot rates first surged, importers saw 34% of their contracted containers rolled by carriers prioritizing more lucrative spot shipments. But a far more acute problem shippers face today is rolled cargo.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

MAY 19, 2020

At the end of March 2020, we set up a short survey sponsored by Ocean Insights. This survey which was answered by over 300 Shipping and Freight Professionals across the world collected and analysed data on three key aspects of Impact, Preparedness, and Recovery.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 30, 2023

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Cassidy | JOC.com September 25, 2023 US shippers uncertain about sales and order volumes this holiday season are likely to increase less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments despite lower truckload rates, data from an industry survey suggests. Market conditions pushing more freight to LTL carriers would exacerbate LTL price increases.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 27, 2017

How Big Is the Problem Of Inbound Freight Management? Inbound freight management is receiving a lot of attention as businesses continue to look for ways to manage shipping costs. A more efficient inbound freight program can minimize delays, save money and even reduce confusion. It is complicated, that’s why.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Q1 optimism seen in BlueGrace Confidence Index Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® Newsroom Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - December 11, 2023 The recently-released edition of the BlueGrace Logistics Confidence Index issued by Tampa, Fla.-based

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2015

According to 3PL Selection and Contracting Survey conducted by EFT , over 40% of the manufacturers and retailers questioned expect their 3PL providers to have some knowledge/expertise on 3D printing. of those surveyed have comprehensive knowledge and know-how and plan to provide the services, 1.5% The EFT study revealed that 19.2%

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Stord

DECEMBER 31, 2017

According to the Cass Freight Index, U.S. Orders for new rigs come at a time when shipping capacity and freight demand appear to be widening. In a Truckstop.com survey, 83% of respondents said they expected demand to increase over the next 6 months; that is a strong measure of confidence in the need for trucking capacity.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. The Weekly Freight Update. View weekly update.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 17, 2015

At Cerasis we work with our shipper customers who procure items every day and have needs for inbound freight management as they secure those products from their vendors. Increasingly, as we work with procurement folks at these companies, we are hearing that technology for better communication and to create more efficiency.

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Blue Grace Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. Rethinking LTL freight management. With eCommerce order volumes and consumer demands high and continuing to rise, shippers have turned to LTL in lieu of truckload freight to meet these needs. More than 67% of those surveyed experienced LTL cost increases of 5-14%.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how shippers are rethinking LTL freight management. BlueGrace Logistics sought to learn more about this dynamic and teamed up with FreightWaves to survey shippers about the state of the LTL market and their approach to LTL shipping in today’s environment. Shippers Navigating an Evolving LTL Marketplace Show Submenu Resources.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2023

A larger share of freight forwarders and supply chain professionals this year in 2023 are expecting disruptions owing to COVID outbreaks in China and the Chinese New Year factory closures as compared to the last year (2022). “We commented Mr. Sun Director / General Manager, CNTRANS in the webinar.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

This estimate is according to responses provided by 83 percent of the manufacturing executives who participated in a survey conducted as part of an industry study by the Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte Consulting LLP. Skills Shortages. skilled production workers. researchers. machinists. scientists.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 3, 2015

In a IL survey the results showed that 93 percent of businesses utilized inbound logistics services. The trucking industry is another faction that responds well to 3PL, given the increase of freight opportunities from LTL to long haul due to 3PL. 3PL Logistics Supply Chain outsourced logistics'

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2014

Today, we kick off our annual year end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 7 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , 3PL , Business , Transportation , Freight. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post The Top 10 Manufacturing Blog Posts from 2014 appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2023

And it added that by analyzing revenue forecasts, inventory levels, and order volumes, it provides industry stakeholders with valuable insights into what to expect next quarter and how that reflects the freight market. Markets could be driven by increased consumer demand or increased sales/promotions to clear stagnant inventory, or both.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 29, 2020

Penske Logistics senior vice president of global sales Joe Carlier will join a panel of experts in a May 21 webinar hosted by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals ( CSCMP ) on the 2020 Third-Party Logistics Study. Please click here to register. The greening of the supply chain continues on.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 23, 2014

Supply Chain 2014 Infographic: The State of the Supply Chain: I recently came across an interesting infographic from SAPinsider and insiderPROFILES that showcased a survey around the State of Supply Chain 2014. The survey, conducted in late 2013, asked supply chain management (SCM) professionals about their priorities for the coming year.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2015

This report uses a unique data set from the American Community Survey (ACS) to estimate the distribution of employment in each state and congressional district. In 2013, the U.S. manufacturing sector directly employed 12 million workers, or about 8.8 percent of total U.S. employment. Infographics Manufacturing'

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

In fact, using a TMS solution decreases freight costs for more than 60 percent of companies surveyed, reports ARC Insights. For example, do you need less-than-truckload (LTL), small package, full truckload (FT) or freight consolidation? This is critical to freight consolidation across multiple shippers too.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 20, 2023

Shipper's Guide to Planning Ahead Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - March 20, 2023 Data shows there is a consensus that revenue will increase and inventory levels will build. This was seen in the survey.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 12, 2015

Only 38% of companies surveyed by Cap Gemini Consulting and the MIT Center for Digital Business are currently coordinating digital initiatives across functions and regions – a key reason manufacturing lags other industries in leveraging the full power of these technologies.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 7, 2016

A recent survey, conducted by Handshake , found more than 79 percent of companies providing B2B sales already have customers clamoring for online ordering. For example, the Cerasis Rater enables B2B sales by allowing other B2B partners to request automatically reorders, retrieve freight rates and offer e-commerce fulfillment and shipment.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2015

A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. The ETF survey has found that 32% of manufacturers and retailers interviewed expect their 3PL companies to have at least some expertise or knowledge of augmented reality.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

Supply Chain is just one of our five main categories we are covering all this week, which consist of: Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Freight, and Transportation. We continue our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So So Far" series today highlighting supply chain blog posts.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

In a Logistics Viewpoint survey , 50 percent of businesses reported sharing inventory across all channels or engaging in omni-channel practices. For example, unloading freight at locations A and B may leave the truck with empty space. Now, this same concept can be applied to tracking a driver’s movements and activities.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 4, 2015

Jabil sponsored a global Dimensional Research survey to capture hard data on current experiences, challenges and trends with the supply chains of electronics manufacturing companies.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 28, 2015

It’s quite important to pay personalized attention to your customers via providing them with useful applications, easy check out process and recommendation surveys, which can improve customer experience and boost the level of your ecommerce sales drastically. Personalized E-Mail Campaign.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

These include senior decision makers from Johnson & Johnson, DHL and LOT Polish Airlines, who deliver an unbiased guide that is ideal for specifiers in pharmaceuticals, 3PL and air freight looking to make informed choices.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 8, 2015

However, 70 percent of respondents within the survey saw Reverse Logistics as a burdensome cost for the business. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2015

Gone are the days of tactical moves with freight. Freight shippers are now more efficient thanks to technology, such as transportation management systems. A SAS survey found that 18 percent of industrial machinery companies have already started to use ‘IoT devices’ to increase production and reduce costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Looking at 2013 research, 46% of the companies surveyed use EDI “heavily” with an additional 31% reporting “some: EDI usage. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 4, 2015

Editor's Note: As a third party logistics company with a focus on better Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight management, we have several shippers who are in the manufacturing industry. Infographic: Connecting the Dots to Optimize Manufacturing and Business Performance.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Logistics, The Real Super Bowl MVP Show Submenu Resources The Logistics Blog® News Press Whitepaper Case Study Webinars Indexes Search Search BlueGrace Logistics Super Bowl requires logistics planning and execution to take advantage of the event’s revenue and profit opportunities. According to the 2023 Super Bowl survey , 192.9

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 27, 2021

51% of the respondents in a global Reuters survey felt that the most perplexing challenge is the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. Check out our July Webinar! Breaking Bad Freight Habits With Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Watch The Webinar. Demand forecasting is hard.

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