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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.? on-highway diesel fuel prices are up $0.898 from the end of August 2020. A Possible Stimulus on the Horizon May Increase the Challenge of Procurement Through Peak Season. According to the? As highlighted by?

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Blockchain for Bill of Lading – A Much Needed Update to the Traditional Bill of Lading for E-Commerce?

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Reduction in costs and hassle associated with cargo insurance claims filing and processing, says CargoX Founder and CEO Stefan Kukman. Use for transparency and traceability for buyers, marketplaces, sellers, and consumers, unifying the history of a product from procurement to end-users, as well as throughout returns, if necessary.

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2016 Supply Chain Trends: 7 of 12 Trends that Will Drive Supply Chain Management in 2016

GlobalTranz

Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. We are still a long way from the so-called “ highway pilot ” driving a truck, but there are predictions that in 2020, about 10 million self-driving cars will already be traveling the roads.

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Supply Chain Capacity in Ocean and Air Subject to Uncertainty Thru Recovery

Intelligent Audit

However, power is knowledge, and shippers who rely on data and transportation analytics to serve as a decision-making guide can make smarter transportation procurement decisions. While the industry did expect a slight lowering of shipping surcharges through the last quarter of 2020, their impacts continue.