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

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.

Food 100

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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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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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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

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

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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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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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This guide will primarily look at fulfillment through the e-commerce lens and deal mostly with third-party logistics (3PL) fulfillment methodologies. With a documented returns process in place, you can recover the value of returns quickly. The 3PL model involves outsourcing your fulfillment to a third-party logistics specialist.

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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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20Cube Logistics

MAY 16, 2021

Sometimes, you might get some customers who would like to ship their cargo within a stipulated time because the goods being shipped might be of short-shelf life like prescription drugs, perishables and exotic flowers, fruits and vegetables. Engage 3PL services. Sometimes, even due to some emergency, shipment might be hurried.

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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

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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Gravity Supply Chain

JANUARY 19, 2023

By managing data accuracy, freight forwarders and 4PLs can work perfectly on cargo and transportation without any barriers, which will ultimately lead to improved efficiency within their operations and better customer service.

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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.

Global 40

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20Cube Logistics

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

In this article, we present the different modes of transportation available to move your cargo and freight from one destination to another one. It is also a preferred mode of transport for high volume cargo such as minerals, coil, steel etc., Less handling of cargo. Security of cargo. Less documentation.

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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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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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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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DAT Solutions

MAY 10, 2016

DOCUMENTING TRANSACTIONS. Rob LaForte, owner of Columbia Fresh Transportation Services, says his transportation management software (TMS) will be a great help in storing and retrieving the documentation required by the new FDA food safety rule. He uses DAT Keypoint broker TMS and its document management module.

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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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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

JUNE 7, 2017

While the changing atmosphere of ocean carrier alliances for containerized cargo isn’t something new, it’s certainly top of mind for many shippers and carriers alike thanks to a tumultuous last few years. Stay up-to-date on shipping industry headlines and ask your 3PL provider for the latest shipping news and industry trends.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Today, these trains are documented at the origin ramp [in the U.S.] First, you have to differentiate between general cargo and intermodal trains,” said Carlos. So, a lot of coordination was required to have pedimentos [customs entry forms] completed for every one of those containers, which was a very inefficient process.

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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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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.

Third Party Logistics 40

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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.

Expense Reduction 52

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ShipBob

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Also called bonded cargo, these goods can either be finished products that are ready to sell to the customer or raw materials that need to undergo manufacturing before they are released. Outsource fulfillment to a 3PL with global fulfillment centers. When a 3PL makes more sense than bonded warehousing. What are bonded goods?

Warehousing 52

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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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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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Zipline Logistics

JUNE 30, 2020

Account-Specific Pricing — Customer-specific pricing, or account-specific pricing , refers to an agreement between a vendor moving product and a carrier or 3PL that establishes custom prices. Bill of Lading (BOL) — A legally binding document between a shipper and carrier that details all the information needed to process a freight shipment.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Today, 75 to 80% of cargo arrives on time. It fixed a glaring business problem in the industry – a tacit understanding that container liners would charge extra, on top of existing fees, if they had a container they could ship for more (rolled cargo). As long as you know which 75 to 80% is, you can provide a guarantee on that.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

Bill of Lading (BOL) : A document between a shipper and carrier acknowledging the receipt of goods for transport and now available in electronic format (eBOL). Describes the nature of the cargo, amount of cargo by weight, size and/or number of pieces, and the origin and destination of the cargo.

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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).

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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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).

Supply Chain Design Software 40

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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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