GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2025

Imagine shipping products directly from your supplier to your customer while maintaining the appearance that your business is the source. That's what you get from blind shipping, and we're here to tell you all about it! This method offers a solution to various inventory and shipping challenges for businesses just like yours.

Inventory Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 19, 2025

Freight and cargo tariffs are essential components of international trade, especially in a global hub like Dubai. Navigating these charges can be challenging for businesses, but understanding them is critical for cost-efficient shipping. Now, let’s dive deeper into the details of how these tariffs work in Dubai’s shipping industry.

Negotiating Skills

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 1, 2025

A reliable third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you create a secure, resilient shipping strategy that safeguards your freight — and your peace of mind. In this blog, we analyze the causes of cargo theft, why it's on the rise and how your business can prevent it with the help of a proactive 3PL provider!

3PL

GlobalTranz

AUGUST 7, 2025

As of July 19, 2025, major changes to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system are officially in place — reshaping how LTL freight is classified, rated and handled. If you haven't adjusted your shipping processes yet, now's the moment to do so — and GlobalTranz is here to help you stay on track.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freightera

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Canada Post’s Strike Is Impacting Businesses Across North America: Here’s What You Need to Know The nationwide strike by Canada Post workers, which began on November 15, 2024, has had a significant impact on the freight-shipping landscape of Canada. LTL shipping is a great workaround as long as you have enough volume to ship.

Canada

Supply Chain Brain

JULY 24, 2025

At the outset, shippers may see Hawaiian shipping as an extension of their mainland operations, to which they can apply the same strategies and the same playbook. Building an effective shipping strategy for Hawaii is a moving target. Imagine shipping to Hawaii as an obstacle course. In the case of shipping to non-contiguous U.S.

Hawaii

GlobalTranz

JULY 15, 2025

When Con Edison — the primary energy provider for New York City and Westchester County — set out to modernize New York's power grid with over 5 million smart energy meters, they needed more than just a shipping provider — they needed a strategic logistics partner. Safe, certified hazmat shipping for battery-powered meters.

Case Study

Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

Home Container rates surging as shippers rush ahead of deadlines – June 10, 2025 Update The Freightos Weekly Update keeps you informed on international freight with key economic data, demand trends, and rate insights. Carriers are planning additional transpacific GRIs of $1,000 – $3,000/FEU for mid-June and again on July 1st.

Negotiating Skills

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 13, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management? In today’s world, where globalization and international trade play an increasingly important role, efficient freight management is becoming a key aspect of success for many companies.

Inventory Management Software

GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. From port congestion and fuel surcharges to weather events and labor shortages, the threats to your shipping network are real and growing. Even businesses that ship only within U.S.

3PL

Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

April 23, 2025 Blog Today, we’re excited to announce the launch of Freightos Enterprise our comprehensive solution designed specifically for large enterprises that import and export, who need to bring control, visibility, and efficiency to their global logistics operations.

Optimal Sourcing

GlobalTranz

APRIL 15, 2025

Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. Below, we provide nine tips to optimize your shipping and tell you how a third-party logistics (3PL) provider can help you during these difficult times.

Material Savings

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Let's take a look at the most common freight theft methods and go through the specific steps you should take if your shipments are stolen. Cargo thieves may even use force or deception to access and steal the freight.

Cargo

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

Subscribe Shipping Containers! Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog. Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog.

Supply Chain Design Software

Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. These price changes can ripple through supply chains, affecting freight budgets and delivery schedules. Negotiate Carrier Contracts : Lock in stable shipping rates with carriers to mitigate unexpected cost spikes.

Material Savings

QAD

OCTOBER 30, 2024

To thrive in this world, companies must make shipping cost-effective. Multi carrier shipping allows your company to become carrier-independent. The best multi-carrier solutions include more than just parcel shipping. Instead, you can choose between parcel, freight, courier or LTL shipping as needed.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

Consumers have embraced e-commerce for price comparisons, ease of purchase anytime and anywhere, and for those participating in subscription services such as Amazon Prime, free shipping, and other benefits. Indeed, over the past couple of years, online platforms have introduced ocean freight services that target SMBs.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

QAD

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Parcel shipping is an expensive business. You need to get the most customer satisfaction at the lowest shipping costs. The best way to ensure you optimize service levels and reduce costs is with multi carrier shipping software. Here we look at the reasons why high volume and global shippers need multi carrier shipping software.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. So let’s dive right into the major challenges standing before the green and electric freight truck revolution.

Freight

Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Transportation and logistics services provider FedEx announced this week that it has decided to spin off its FedEx Freight business unit. The freight unit was established in 2001, when FedEx Corporation acquired and merged the assets of American Freightways , Viking Freight and Watkins Motor Lines.

Cost Reduction Strategies

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 31, 2025

Cross Country Shipping Guide: Everything You Need to Know! According to industry research , shipping errors occur on 2% of the average merchant’s packages. They also reduce the number of hurdles your logistics partners must jump over to address returns and other consequences of shipping errors.

Chemicals

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 10, 2025

Subscribe Plastic Pallets for Export and International Shipping! In recent years, the logistics industry has witnessed a significant shift towards the use of plastic shipping pallets, driven by their myriad benefits over traditional wood pallets. From an environmental perspective, plastic pallets offer notable advantages.

Shipping

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Shipping Containers! Infographic) In the vast expanse of global trade, shipping containers serve as the unsung heroes, silently ferrying goods across oceans and continents. Dry Containers In addition to refrigerated containers, dry containers are the most common type used in shipping. More than just a Box!

Shipping

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Managing shipping expenses is crucial for the success of any online business. With the rise of e-commerce, especially in Brazil, consumers expect fast, affordable shipping, which often puts pressure on businesses to absorb the costs or pass them on to customers. Subscribe 6 Techniques to Reduce Last Mile Delivery Costs!

Expense Reduction

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

Convoy – Digital Freight Network Convoy created a digital freight network matching truckers and shippers. Flexport – Digital Freight Forwarder Flexport provides real-time visibility and tracking by digitizing antiquated freight forwarding processes. Their app optimizes matching using machine learning.

Optimal Sourcing

Freight Plus

MAY 13, 2025

If you’re shipping into big-box retailers, retailer scorecards are an essential part of doing business. This blog breaks down what retailer scorecards are, what they measure (including OTIF), how they vary by retailer, and how you can improve your performance to avoid costly penalties.

Optimal Sourcing

ModusLink Corporation

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Similarly, transportation networks face increased strain due to higher shipping volumes, which can result in delays and rising freight costs. Sharing demand forecasts, coordinating inventory, and aligning shipping schedules ensure a seamless flow of goods. ” IoSCM Blog. Accessed December 2024. Christopher, Martin.

Supply Chain Planning Software

ThroughPut

JULY 9, 2025

Core Activities in Logistics: Order fulfillment Warehouse and inventory management Freight and shipping coordination Packaging and labeling Last-mile delivery and returns Goal: Efficient and cost-effective movement and storage of goods. Why These Differences Matter?

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 6, 2025

Your business is booming, orders are flying in, and you’re drowning in a sea of shipping labels and tracking numbers. Enter shipment management software—a lifesaver for businesses looking to streamline their shipping processes and maintain their sanity. Cost Savings : Find the best shipping rates and avoid costly mistakes.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 25, 2025

Two companies, global parcel and logistics carrier FedEx , and global container shipping firm Hapag-Lloyd recently reported warnings related to 2025 financial performance. That stated, growth levels were reportedly offset by this carriers freight trucking business which encountered fewer shipments and lower weight levels.

Cost Reduction Strategies

ThroughPut

AUGUST 12, 2025

Core Logistics Activities: Order fulfillment Warehouse and inventory management Freight and shipping coordination Packaging and labeling Last-mile delivery and returns management Goal: Ensure efficient, cost-effective movement and storage of goods. Transportation oversees ocean freight and trucking.

Optimal Sourcing

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

In July, Supply Chain Matters highlighted implications of a global wide IT outage that consequently impacted port operations, ocean container shipping lines, global based airlines and air freight operators, logistics services and parcel carriers such as UPS. All rights reserved.

Supply Chain Planning Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 5, 2025

Shipping Containers! Each year, more than 11 million shipping containers arrive at U.S. Out at sea, weather can impede progress and even lead to rerouting, which puts freight in port well past its expected arrival. More than just a Box! These aren’t the only delays the containers face.

Real-time Visibility

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Among these, Freight Forwarding is a vital service that ensures goods move seamlessly across borders. Companies like Western Overseas Corporation offer not just freight forwarding but bring over four decades of experience, which means they have developed long-standing relationships with premium carriers at ports around the world.

Logistics Network Optimization Software

Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Navigating Logistics: The Role of Freight Forwarding in Importing from China Working with a freight forwarder is a smart move when importing from China to the UK. These experts make the shipping process smoother and often cheaper, especially if you’re sending goods by sea.

Negotiate Pricing

Zipline Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

We’ve outlined everything you need to know about shipping to Walmart below! Suppliers enter this set up initially thinking it’s a huge relief to pass off coordinating shipping and everything that comes with it. This is not always the case. Walmart, for example, requires suppliers must meet a 90% on-time rate to stay in compliance.

Shipping