Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Thirteen Years After 9/11, A New Attempt To Screen 100 Percent of Cargo Containers ( Roll Call ). Is eBay Enterprises a 3PL? DHL opens new life sciences and healthcare competence center at Leipzig airport. FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates. Macy’s, Inc. Additional rollout of RFID tagging in fashion categories is planned for 2015.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 15, 2015

A 3PL or warehouseman may be considered a shipper, which is defined as “a person who initiates a shipment of food by motor vehicle or rail vehicle.” Must have competent supervisory personnel ensuring compliance and must have training with documentation.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

A description of the cargo, its quantity, weight, even the estimated times of pickups and delivery deadlines are presented along with payment method information and associated shipping fees and taxes. But this is where it can get tricky for the average shipper or small business who doesn’t have a third-party logistics company (3PL) partner.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers, beneficial cargo owners or non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) are responsible for verifying weights. Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. What does this mean for you? Others have already started planning for the move. This creates more challenges moving forward.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 8, 2016

Real-time listening algorithms conduct searches around port strikes, cargo theft, driver safety, traffic, cargo ship locations, port congestion, airport closures, severe weather alerts, earthquakes, and more in order to provide a holistic view of current and forecasted global threats to supply chains.

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Supply Chain Network

OCTOBER 3, 2011

The report reveals that the majority of shippers worldwide are increasing their use of 3PL services, with 64 percent of respondents reporting a rise. Today’s 3PL marketplace is experiencing significant change and established 3PLs are adjusting their business. The 3PL capabilities shippers most value. Whilst some.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 4, 2015

When you have multiple parties involved, the common denominator is being able to report on three key parallels of the global supply chain – the physical movement of cargo, the data associated with the movement of goods, and the actual documentation associated with the movement of goods – moving in sync.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Choose the right packaging option for your cargo. Improperly recorded or weighed cargo will result in costly reweighs and change in freight class categories. Make sure a proper scale is used while weighing your freight and to document the process of packaging and weighing. Partner with a 3PL. Save time and money.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

When shipping FDA approved goods, there are separate regulations and documentation that is required, and leaning on a logistics specialist for assistant is often the best bet. Handle arrangements for loading or take control of the cargo at the agreed upon point. Recognize the importance of supply chain visibility.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2016

These new mandates will bring about some challenges for shippers as they make the necessary operational changes to comply and properly report the weight of their ocean cargo. Similar to airplane cargo, proper stowage and balance of freight on ocean container vessels is critical.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 19, 2015

Moving on to technology news, Cloud Logistics announced new enhancements to its transportation management system (TMS), including: Advanced third party logistics (3PL) capabilities to support complex hierarchical relationships and shipping rules. Appointment setting for both pick-up and delivery in the carrier portal.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

The revised Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) container weight verification requirement is a significant change in the ocean cargo supply chain. In regard to rolling out the regulation in practice, multiple considerations remain depending on the type of cargo and other factors. The Regulation’s Impact on Ocean Shipping and Data Management.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

When working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider , you limit the providers you need. A 3PL like BR Williams is uniquely positioned to seek out other opportunities to find soft cost savings. Instead, utilizing a 3PL with access to a local distribution center and warehouse can keep your business running smoothly.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Hypleroop One is rebranding itself as Virgin Hyperloop One, and Branson is joining the board…Virgin Hyperloop One will focus on a passenger and mixed-use cargo service.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

A shipping manifest is a detailed, legally required document that accompanies goods transported by ship (although one may also be required for other modes of transportation such as air, ground, etc). No one would really know what was on any cargo ship until they opened each individual package. What is a shipping manifest?

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 23, 2022

With the right 3PL partner implementing optimized retail delivery solutions, risks related to traffic delays, weather disruptions, driver errors, and more decrease. Proof of delivery, invoice papers, container manifests, and other vital documents and forms must be handled and managed efficiently at the time of delivery.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

meters draft, and cargo capacity up to 14,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU); previously, it could only handle vessels up to about 5,000 TEU. For example, Ariba does not interoperate with Elemica, GT Nexus does not interoperate with Nulogy, and E2open does not interoperate with 3PL networks.

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Unleashed

JUNE 27, 2023

Freight forwarders are not the same as carriers or 3PL providers as they only manage a portion of the order fulfilment process. Managing all documentation. Freight forwarders handle the documentation involved with transporting goods overseas and organise all shipping under their own bill of lading.

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Do you want your cargo to be delivered as soon as possible? However, international air cargo rates are incredibly high. There are technologies that help you generate and process all paperwork and documentation electronically including the creation of shipment labels. Verify the Documentation. In fact, make it a priority.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Manage the freight: Regardless of how the matter of responsibility is settled, something still needs to be done with the cargo itself. A third-party logistics (3PL) provider like Worldwide Express can connect you with a vast network of vetted carriers and can help you communicate with them in the event of any issues.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

We decided to collaborate with Descartes because of their expertise in multi-modal transportation messaging and customs filing.

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Intelligent Audit

JANUARY 26, 2021

And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. All shippers provide clients with two important documents: the bill of lading and the freight bill. A bill of lading, however, is an important legal document.” Cargo Insurance. Specialty/High-Risk Zone Delivery Charges.

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Global Trade Management

AUGUST 4, 2008

Global Cargo Monitoring / Cargo Tracking. If you define an ‘Effective Global Trade’ as a trade that is executed on schedule, without damage to the cargo and at planned cost, then your threshold for an ‘Effective Global Trade’ is too low. International trade is the engine of global prosperity today.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

3PL 3rd Party Logistics – A company that provides outsourced logistics services. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. COA Certificate of Analysis – A document that confirms a product meets its product specification.

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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. 2014 was surely a fun year of content on the Cerasis blog.

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Ware2Go

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Freight consolidation, also known as assembly service, cargo consolidation, and consolidation service, is the process of combining multiple small shipments into one large shipment. On the facility management front, FTL shipments take much less time to inventory and document compared to LTL, as well.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 1, 2025

Abandon: In shipping, this term refers to the act of a shipper or consignee abandoning some or all of their cargo. Abatement: A type of discount granted to a shipper by a freight forwarder or carrier, typically in response to an overcharge or damage to the shippers cargo. Air Cargo: Freight that is transported by an aircraft.

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Freight Plus

OCTOBER 4, 2018

3PL vs 4PL. In a market with thousands of third party logistics (3PL) providers it can be a daunting task figuring out which provider belongs where along each link of your supply chain. In its simplest essence, any shipper looking to use a 3PL or 4PL is looking to refine their process and simplify its management.

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3rdwave

AUGUST 8, 2019

The elimination or massive reduction in manual data and document processing free up operator time for much more valuable activities. Reduction in document management. The errors are a result of carriers changing ancillary rates to contracted rates but not adequately documenting them within their own systems.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

From investing in smart automation solutions like collaborative mobile robots to improve warehouse productivity to route and supplier optimization and outsourcing logistics to a 3PL , there are several strategies that can help companies reduce logistics costs. Outsourcing internal operations (3PL). Dropshipping.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Whenever possible, you can better position your freight and your business if you make time to find appropriate carriers and drivers and prepare your compliance documentation. All freight crossing the border can undergo cargo examinations. Insufficient documentation. A third party logistics provider (3PL) like C.H.

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Vinculum

MARCH 25, 2021

That’s why the five foundations of a successful and profitable warehouse are: Customer Service, Efficiency, Automation, 3PL Partnership and Speed to Market. It’s not necessary that one process needs to be fit for all the cargo or vice versa. Cargo concerns also differ by region, transportation type, customer account structure, etc.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

Moreover, LTL shippers often work with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to keep operating costs lower, which translates into lower costs for individual shippers. Since Less than truckload freight shipping may involve many different organizations, the best way to take advantage of internal auditing remains a 3PL or a dedicated TMS.

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. For shippers, the set of documents and data that they care about tend to be things like Purchase Orders (POs), Advanced Ship Notices (ASNs), Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (BLs), and Commercial Invoices (CIs).

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3rdwave

MARCH 28, 2019

What’s more, that vessel will need to be repositioned twice without cargo, resulting in lost revenue for that asset. For shippers, the set of documents and data that they care about tend to be things like Purchase Orders (POs), Advanced Ship Notices (ASNs), Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (BLs), and Commercial Invoices (CIs).

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ThroughPut

MAY 5, 2020

Therefore, it is important for manufacturers to make the right decisions that can impact transportation costs and factors that influence it like delivery lead time, fuel price fluctuations, fleet, and cargo regulations, etc. Are certain supply chain projects being managed in silos without coordination with the rest?

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3PL Insights

MARCH 17, 2025

At that point, the dedicated lane can go out for bid or can be re-negotiated with the carrier or 3PL. A 3PL like Evans Distribution, that operates an in-house freight brokerage known as Evans Logistics Inc., “We also reach out to our preferred carriers to gauge their current capacity levels.”

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