GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

E-Commerce Will Force Increases in Parcel Spend Management and Parcel Freight Rates The impact of e-commerce on parcel is undisputed, and according to Jean Regan of TranzAct , it helped FedEx and UPS grow 6 percent in the first half of 2016. The Guide to Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs thru Effective Transportation Management Practices.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 11, 2016

Aging Workforce - The second most prevalent driving force behind the increased use of warehouse robots, loading, unloading, and delivery revolves around the number of workers within the packing and shipping industry. Robotics engineer Aaron Blasdel fills a Freight bin at Fetch Robotics headquarters. Millennials are part of this trend.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 23, 2017

Supply chain logistics providers made significant changes in standard operations in 2016. From ditching age-old tactics of shipping products now, to advancing the capabilities of augmented reality in logistics, our logistics trends highlighted expected improvements in the supply chain, many of which came true. The Internet of Things.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

The shipping industry saw growth and expansion in 2014 when compared to the state of the industry since 2008. Unfortunately, the capacity crunch is real, and shippers need to know how to face the prospects of a slower 2016 to stay competitive and meet the demands of their customers and partner businesses. Fleets Are Expanding.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. E-Commerce. A Mobile App.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 27, 2017

Predictions for transportation management in 2016 highlighted growing stress and concern. Trucking Regulations Exploded in 2016. There were many trucking regulations set to come up for discussion and possible passage by Congress in 2016, but the actual number supersedes even the modest of predictions. and 5 a.m.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. Now, the shipping and transportation industry faces unprecedented capacity problems, and the upcoming ELD implementation deadline will exacerbate the issue. A shipping capacity crunch is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. In April 2017, William B. Gross of JOC.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Cobots are involved in packaging, picking, shipping, delivery and visibility throughout logistics, but they are rapidly becoming key players in the artificial intelligence and data analytics movement. Freight sharing apps are one of the major app categories that will see a significant boost throughout 2018.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

will face shortages in trucking resources again , predominatly a trucker shortage, in the near future due to an array of developments that may cause shippers to find loads left on the ground, shipping costs rapidly escalating, and shrinking profit margins that stun stakeholders. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 9, 2015

Since the collapse of the housing market and the economy in 2008, the freight transportation industry has managed to claw its way out of a damaging situation and maintain historically low trucking rates. Throughout the freight transportation industry, the impact of drivers cannot be overstated. 3PLs Eat Much of Shipping Costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. In fact, we will release next week our first e-book of 2016 (of a monthly series of e-books) which will highlight several areas for shippers to focus on in order to create an effective transportation and logistics management strategy. .

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GlobalTranz

MAY 3, 2016

The truck driver shortage represents one of the greatest threats to the shipping and logistics estimations for the number of truck drivers missing range from 48,000 to 1 million, but the actual shortage has been centered around 30,000 drivers annually for the past few years. Turnover Rates Are at an All-Time High.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2016

51 percent take advantage of third party logistics companies’ freight forwarding capabilities, and the use of third-party logistics companies increased 72 percent in 2015. We were fortunate to be sent this great infographic containing information from our post we did earlier this year predicting the logistics technology trends for 2016.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

percent from 2013-2016. And while the way you ship and the prices you pay will have a big influence on it, there are other elements involved as well that all need to be looked at. Let Cerasis guide you with a freight invoice analysis or a transportation management assessment and consultation. Here are the details.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Even though there have been concerted efforts to reverse the downturn experienced in the year 2015, most shipping lines have not succeeded in reversing the trends in supply chain. Unfortunately, 2016 does not seem promising where an increase of volumes is concerned.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 12, 2015

Add to that the cost of shipping over long distances to US and European markets and they have lost the huge advantage they used to have in the past. in 2016 and 3.1% But things have changed a bit since then. As those countries have grown richer, labor costs have risen and will continue to rise. China saw an increase of 10% last year.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 14, 2016

From increased affordability and efficiency of the transportation management system (TMS) to the application of Bluetooth technology for superior tracking of product movements, 2016 will be the year in which technology becomes an integral, if not the exclusive, part of the shipping process.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. We have published now over 650 articles, and so you should almost find anything related to manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, and freight. . Top Freight Articles of 2015.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

A little more than a year ago, Audi created a parody of transport drones in the sUVA commercial, but the ideas behind these “Terminator-like” actions actually represent very real possibilities for how extensive the network of drones will grow in 2016. And don't we ALL love when a major port gets shut down.no. .

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Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 13, 2015

The flows are typically linear and the analysis is on alternate modes and best shipping lanes. This work is typically periodic to accompany a freight bid or an end-to-end project. This week, I will host our monthly webinar on S&OP: Why is it So Hard? Stage 3: Building Effective B2B Networks. I would love to hear yours!

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GlobalTranz

MAY 9, 2016

In January 2016, the Federal Highway Administration ( FHWA ) issued a notice of apportionment of Federal-Aid Highway Program Funds, encouraging states to begin working to rebuild America’s infrastructure. By February, FHWA issued guidance on the National Highway Freight Program. https://www.whitehouse.gov/campaign/rebuild-america.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 19, 2016

2016 will be a defining year for the logistics industry , and transportation management practices must adapt to these changes. Outsourcing of Freight Data and Payment Management. Similarly, the method of determining the rate of shipping will change in 2016. Previously, rates were determined by freight classification.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. Take a look at some of the specifics of the Freight Forecast and how shippers may adapt to the coming increases. percent in 2016.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

We have also now published an e-book , put out several white papers , and held several webinars. 8 Most Common Reasons Why You May Receive a Freight Claim Declination Letter. Make Your Life Easier With These 5 Freight Bidding Platforms. Freight Bill vs. Bill Of Lading: Knowing the Difference Is Key to Effective Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

A 2010 report by the Global Commerce Initiative and Capgemini entitled “ 2016 Future Supply Chain ” suggested that the new distribution network would look like this: Such a network is only going to happen through the extensive use of mobile technology in transportation management and accompanying software. Manage regulatory compliance.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 29, 2016

Transportation managers must keep up with the ship dates of inventory, where inventory is currently located in the transportation process, what insurance information is being used and appropriated for each shipment, and many more factors. For existing providers, the deadline to register with the system is September 30, 2016.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 18, 2015

As we head into 2016, we are featuring our most read articles of 2015 in our five main categories: Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation Management, and Freight. Yesterday we published the top 10 most read manufacturing articles of 2015. . Read the full article here. .

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 2, 2018

In addition, the continued rise of freight trucking rates, as explained by James Jaillet of Overdrive Online , will demand newer, faster and more efficient transportation management systems (TMS). The Freight & Transportation Management Trends to Know in 2018.

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