GlobalTranz

AUGUST 10, 2015

We are coming down the homestretch with our "Most Popular Blog Posts of 2015.So As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. As we round out the 5 categories, we come to the place of our expertise: Freight and Transportation Management. We hope you enjoy!

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Oren is the Founder and CEO of Flock Freight , a Certified B Corporation that’s been reinventing freight shipping since 2015. Raised by parents who worked for a van line and later started their own freight forwarders, Oren has deep-seated roots in logistics and entrepreneurship. About Flock Freight.

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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

DECEMBER 18, 2014

There’s been a lot of progress made in the steel industry in general and here are some of the tips and tricks to expect from the steel fabrication industry for 2015: Buying Equipment. These total costs also include hard costs such as the freight rates negotiated with carriers at an expert level through the 3PLs carrier relations team.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 18, 2015

This post is part three in the Logistics and Supply Chain Technology 2015-2020 series, with insights from Martijn Graat, the founder of LogisticsMatter. About 28% of shipping costs are spent on last-mile shipping alone , a shocking figure when taking into account that.5% Ship to Person. 28% of a big deal, actually.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In 2015, after seeing an opportunity in driver turnover, he started a CDL driver staffing company with a partner. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping. After getting his CDL, Rahmel quickly learned that driving was not for him, so he transitioned to a dispatcher role at a small mom and pop trucking company.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

Common TMS functions include: route planning and optimization, load optimization, execution, freight audit and payment, yard management, advanced shipping, order visibility, and carrier management. The post TMS Study 2015 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

Common TMS functions include: route planning and optimization, load optimization, execution, freight audit and payment, yard management, advanced shipping, order visibility, and carrier management. The post TMS Study 2015 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. As you grow, so should freight costs.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 17, 2021

For global freight shippers, managing disruption comes with the job. Supply chain disruptions that consist of port and terminal congestion, shipping delays due to high cargo volumes, lack of labor due to Covid-19 and limited space have caused a myriad of challenges for shippers. Ocean Shipping. Air Shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 11, 2015

Common TMS functions include: route planning and optimization, load optimization, execution, freight audit and payment, yard management, advanced shipping, order visibility, and carrier management. The post TMS Study 2015 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. How Was the TMS Study Conducted?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 6, 2023

Waggoner served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 until 2021. Prior to joining Echo, Waggoner founded SelecTrans, LLC, a freight management software provider based in Chicago, Illinois. Echo’s innovations also support freight carriers by providing more flexibility, transparency, and control. Echo Global Logistics , Inc.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 25, 2023

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Joining ITS Logistics in 2015, Brashier created and elevated the drayage and intermodal division to #11 in the United States to over $300 million in revenue. Tusk save Shippers 40% or more on small parcel shipping.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 16, 2017

The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head. The freight capacity crunch remains an object of speculation in among logistics providers and shippers.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Moving on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Target Lowers Free Shipping Minimum to $25 for Online Orders. Cass Truckload Linehaul Index – January 2015. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers. December 2014 North American Freight Numbers : U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight totaled $95.8

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 19, 2015

Nonetheless, my takeaways below from the recent GT Nexus Bridges 2015 conference provides some insight about the company, it’s success to date, and where it’s heading (assuming Infor doesn’t make any significant changes). Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 9, 2015. Bridges2015 — Adrian Gonzalez (@talkinlogistics) June 10, 2015.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. Better last mile shipping. Persistent growth in ecommerce, door delivery and expectations for “free” shipping have many in the industry talking up the potential for drones to change the industry. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. Funding in 2015 grew by 125%, hitting $1.5

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 26, 2015

April 2015 North American Freight Numbers. World trade registers modest growth in first quarter of 2015. April 2015 North American Freight : “U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight totaled $93.3 billion in April 2015 as all modes but air carried less U.S.-NAFTA NAFTA freight flows by all modes decreased by 6.8

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Freightos

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Why Tech Giants Are Focusing on Trucks and Ships. to ship a 5 lb package the full distance from Shenzhen to Los Angeles. Basically, the 7,236 miles from China to the US may have the same shipping costs as the last mile. Amazon hasn’t shied away from expensive shipping; it spent a full $3.9 billion on shipping in Q3 2016.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. We Start Thinking Of Freight As Big Parcels. Ocean carriers are reeling.

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Freightos

JANUARY 28, 2016

10 Controversial Freight Predictions For 2016. Data savvy shippers are collaborating with other shippers to reduce spend, crunching big data to benchmark freight rates to make the right freight decisions. Freight Industry Is Finally Online. We Start Thinking Of Freight As Big Parcels. Ocean carriers are reeling.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 15, 2015

Walmart To Test A Free, Three-Day Shipping Service That’s Half The Price Of Amazon Prime (TechCrunch). March 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). March 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index – April 2015.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. Here’s an easy way to think about the regular and potential future disruptions that could impact your ocean shipping strategy, and what you can do to prepare for what comes next. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy.

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Talking Logistics

AUGUST 7, 2015

Freight Startups Attract Silicon Valley’s Attention ( WSJ – sub. XPO Logistics Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results. The charge for same-day delivery from macys.com or bloomingdales.com is a flat $5 above standard ground shipping fees. New Capabilities in JDA Flowcasting Attack the Toughest Retail Forecasting Challenges.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Reports 2015 First-Quarter Results. As a result, loading efficiencies are improved at both shipping origin and all destinations.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2015

Here are five to look for in 2015. Unlike an isolated transportation management approach, orders and supplier ready-to-ship details are used in planning and executing transportation moves, creating a unique linkage of transportation data with what is generally considered non-transportation data. Capturing Freight Spend Visibility.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 7, 2016

Freight tons moving on the nation’s transportation network will grow 40 percent in the next three decades while the value of the freight will almost double, increasing by 92 percent, according to the latest projections by the U.S. trillion in 2015). trillion in 2015).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management. Look out for great stuff in 2015!

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 24, 2015

Lots of supply chain and logistics news this week, so let’s go straight to the items that caught my attention: Amazon now ships to your Audi’s trunk ( USA Today ). Manhattan Associates Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Performance. Ryder Reports Record First Quarter 2015 Results. SAP Announces First Quarter 2015 Results.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

FedEx, UPS, and DHL all claim to have been the first to switch to DIM pricing in 2013, but all packages were swapped over into the DIM pricing model in 2015. In reality, the current rates and practices in determining the shipping cost for LTL carriers are unsustainable. e-Book] 8 Big Factors to Consider for Efficient LTL Shipping.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… CMA CGM to acquire NOL, reinforcing its position in global shipping. China Approves Merger of Cosco, China Shipping (WSJ- sub. October 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). SMC³ Unveils New Version of BatchMark XL Analysis Tool.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

That will be in 2015, after the peak of oil [supply].”. 2015 is less than three weeks away, and a barrel of Brent crude oil is $65.70 million bbl/d in 2015.” . Shipping and delivery capabilities become even bigger competitive weapons. If you want that oil, that’s what you will have to pay for it.

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Supply Chain Movement

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Multimodal 2015. Entering its eighth year, Multimodal has grown to become the UK and Ireland’s premier freight transport and logistics event. Events Clarion Events distribution managers event freight transport logistics Multimodal NEC Birmingham procurement directors shipping managers Supply Chain Directors traffic managers'

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Since 2014, the shipping industry has suffered numerous setbacks. Rebounding freight volumes and the proximity of the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate are set to change the industry in 2017, reports Sean Kilcarr of FleetOwner. Too Much Inventory Will Make Restoring Shipping Profits Difficult.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. New wave of contracts will lock in much higher shipping rates.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. When to Choose a Parcel Shipment.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. It is easy to understand why strategy is often set aside to meet immediate needs of getting product shipped out the door. Be demand driven.

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