GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. OTR modes are subject to decreased capacity due to Amazon’s continued use of resources. Demand for e-commerce capability is increasing. LEARN MORE.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

It covers macro trends in the LTL, Truckload and Managed Transportation Service sectors and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this post, we’ll do a deep dive into less-than-truckload (LTL) industry trends to watch for 2022, and highlight actions that shippers should consider to guide their strategy throughout the year.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Headquartered in Chicago with more than 30 offices around the country, Echo offers freight brokerage and Managed Transportation solutions for all major modes, including truckload, partial truckload, LTL, intermodal, and expedited. Echo Global Logistics , Inc.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

GlobalTranz combines decades of logistics expertise with the power of innovative technology that optimizes the efficiency of freight movement and logistics solutions by connecting 25,000+ shippers with its network of more than 120 LTL and over 50,000 best-in-class truckload carriers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 21, 2018

Surging e-commerce, demand for faster and cheaper shipping, and unrelenting demand for superior customer service are enough to make any shippers has been, but as shipping costs soar throughout 2018, shippers will be looking for ways to manage over the road modes better. It is a one-stop platform that manages all existing transportation modes.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

When you track transportation metrics and KPIs like transit time, on-time pickups, and percent of truckload capacity utilized across your carrier partners, you can identify trends and opportunities for streamlined OTR transportation management. Across OTR Transportation Modes. Forecast Demand?with?Analytics. disruption and volatility.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Their network platform provides near real-time shipment visibility across truckload, less-than-truckload, ocean, rail, air, and parcel.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. This creates a wonderful opportunity for shippers to eliminate the middleman costs by considering the use of less-than-truckload freight options for e-commerce.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 28, 2018

The addition of multi-carrier shipping options for the parcel mode now empowers shippers to manage transportation of all over-the-road transportation modes within one web-based portal. The power of shippers having over-the-road mode choice within one portal gives them the ability to choose the best carrier for that specific shipment.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. In today’s age, full truckload is in-demand, and rates are rising much faster than this time last year, by 25 percent in some markets, explains the Journal of Commerce. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

The same holds true for their impacts on varying transportation modes. All modes of transit feel the effects of capacity crunches, but those that suffer the biggest effects tend to involve ground-transit, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FT) and parcel shipping. Since shippers in the U.S.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JUNE 26, 2023

With expertise in expedited, intermodal, and international shipments, as well as less-than-truckload (LTL) and truckload (van, refer & flatbed) services, the Logistics division offers flexible solutions tailored to each customer’s specific needs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In 2020, the company had expanded beyond providing over the road visibility to providing end-to-end visibility across multiple modes and regions. I attended my first Visibility conference in 2020. Modal visibility has continued to expand and today it also includes last mile and parcel. How Do You Spell ROI? The solutions reduce fines.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 18, 2021

Here are some of the standard trucking services: LTL or Partial Truckload – LTL stands for Less than Truckload shipping. FTL or Full Truckload – It applies when you have a shipment that fills the freight trailer or in a case where one requires a truck dedicated to their goods only.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 14, 2022

SwanLeap’s transportation management system (TMS) works for all shipping modes: parcel, LTL, truckload, intermodal, ocean, and air. In the podcast interview, Brad shares his story of entrepreneurship, the good, the bad, and the ugly (it was mostly good – really good).

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 29, 2018

But every mode of transportation is complex, and each has its advantages and constraints,” says John. There are many carriers and interaction points for each mode with a lot of data to share. Since most companies use multiple modes of transportation, I asked Brian if there were differing visibility challenges between modes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

We are well into the era of real-time transportation visibility, where shippers and their partners can track freight in real-time across every mode of transport. If an inbound truckload is late by even a few hours, it could jeopardize an entire outbound load or halt production. What’s more, today’s supply chains operate at lean levels.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. He expects the LTL sector to decrease somewhat as other modes of transport remain low. Afterward, he expects the annual growth to return to the previous 2.5 to three percent.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

If you are a shipper who regularly ships via the over-the-road mode of Less Than Truckload, also known as LTL, you understand there are a lot of moving parts to have efficient LTL Shipping. This webinar is perfect for: Executives at Manufacturing, Distribution, and companies who ship freight via Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight.

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CargoBarn

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Expedited delivery has taken its place between truckload and LTL, say the freight experts at CargoBarn. How much each of those matters depends on your situation, and the mode of delivery that fits your specific needs for each shipment. When compared to Truckload, Expedited is: FASTER , for a few reasons. NOT BIGGER.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

The Challenges With Traditional Shipping Practices in E-Commerce Traditional shipping practices, such as using less than truckload for larger shipments and parcels for individual items, are ineffective for meeting e-commerce demand. E-commerce also has a global component. Lower costs associated with supply chain management.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Shippers need to understand the impact of e-commerce on shipping and how e-commerce and LTL team up to provide even stronger profitability than any other mode. WHITE PAPER] The Current Factors Driving the Less Than Truckload Pricing Market. Schultz of Logistics Management , and profitability continues to rise. Get Your Free Copy Here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This cost-effective, strategic process involves the use of a variety of transportation modes, technologies and intermediaries. Freight management services can fulfill through a multitude of transportation options, creating the perfect chain of modes to fulfill unique needs.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2017

Meanwhile, technologies, like machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, will catalyze a reinvention of the transportation industry and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping above all other modes. Could Less Than Truckload Technology Replace Everything? What Are the Major LTL Shipping Challenges?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Most tier 1 transportation management systems (TMS) are built around providing visibility to and optimization for full truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) modes, primarily into and out of a Retail or Consumer Packaged Goods DC network. Any “rail-friendly” TMS must effectively support all four of those core workflows.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2017

If parcel is native to the TMS, you can optimize loads across all modes based on data regarding rates, transit times and customer service requirements. For example, numerous small packages can become one less-than-truckload (LTL) shipment, or numerous LTL shipments can be consolidated across your network into one truckload shipment.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 17, 2017

Historically, most of the return on investment (ROI) for transportation management systems (TMS) was focused on outbound transportation by optimizing across less than truckload (LTL)/truckload (TL) and cutting freight costs while creating increased visibility and customer service.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

An optimized route is the fastest way to move product, and consolidating parcels and less-than-truckload shipments into full truckloads is an excellent way to overcome the pitfalls of a capacity crunch. Shippers tend to become relaxed and comfortable with a specific mode of shipping.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This partnership will deliver an integrated solution to help the world’s leading brands make informed decisions, boosting productivity through real-time, high-fidelity data and deep predictive insights across modes. Global supply chains continue to experience immense pressure from constant market disruption.

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4WL Consulting

MAY 3, 2016

Managing transportation within the US can be complex and volatile – no one is saying it isn’t difficult – but the details of coordinating the average truckload or LTL shipment don’t compare to the complexities of shipping internationally. For one, ocean cargo and global air freight operate in a completely different way than truckload.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 16, 2016

Parcel is becoming a more important transportation mode for manufacturers and retailers due to the rapid growth of e-commerce and other factors, which is driving greater demand for parcel solutions and services. What differentiates parcel from the other transportation modes? What are some of the unique complexities involved?

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TMC

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As shippers compete for capacity, many are asking what they could be doing to secure the best truckload performance and rates. These are questions we posed to MIT graduate students for a research project that focused on service and pricing in the truckload market.

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Shipsy

MAY 16, 2021

TL (Truckload) or FTL (Full truckload). Truckload or full truckload is when a trailer is loaded, with shipments, to its complete capacity or weight. LTL (Less than truckload). It can be transported via rail, road, sea, air, inland waterway, or by a combination of modes. SKU- Stock Keeping Unit.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is in the midst of a boom. Average weight per shipment is up for the sixth consecutive quarter, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management , and economic growth indicates continued diversion of freight to LTL from full truckload and even parcels to maintain capacity.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

You need a less than truckload freight management strategy. Leveraging a suite of solutions for less than truckload (LTL) freight has become the cornerstone of successful supply chain strategies. Here are three helpful insights to consider when building your less than truckload supply chain.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 1, 2022

Loadsmart also has the ability to quote multiple modes (LTL, Truckload, rail, etc.). Dynamic pricing powered by artificial intelligence provides an instant rate that reflects the most updated market intelligence. Rate guard is a new solution developed by Loadsmart that acts as an adaptive price ceiling guardrail.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 21, 2021

Air freight has been in nonstop peak-season mode despite pandemic-induced capacity decline, while other disruptions, such as the Suez Canal blockage, drove even more demand to air. Finding the correct partners and resources will be more important than ever as these modes of shipping continue to be needed. . Flex your creative muscles.

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