GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2025

Keeping shipping costs under control is no small task — and unpredictable freight fuel surcharges make it even tougher. In this blog, we'll walk you through how to calculate fuel surcharges on freight, track pricing trends, audit your shipping bills, and work with the right 3PL partner to keep your costs under control.

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Freightos

APRIL 2, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Download the free report The post Ahead of the Curve: How Digitalization Helped Air Cargo Amidst Red Sea Shipping Diversions appeared first on Freightos.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2025

These steps include sourcing and receiving inventory, storing inventory, order processing, picking and packing an order, shipping the order, and returns management. Standard sizes and categorizations play a crucial role in determining the costs associated with shipping products that meet standard criteria in fulfillment centers.

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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.

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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.

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Supply Chain Shaman

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Let me start this blog by asking, “Shouldn’t you be worried too?” So, I write this blog with this bias. Global shipping is national news with most stories covering the symptoms. Since 1990, the size of ships increased 3X, but the design of the west coast ports remained largely unchanged.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 26, 2025

Developed under the auspices of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Convention mandates that ships at the end of their operational lives must be recycled in a safe and environmentally sustainable way.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. Understanding the key differences between these services can help you make a more informed decision, streamline your operations, reduce shipping costs and ultimately improve customer satisfaction.

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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.

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QAD

JUNE 3, 2025

If you serve customers across a limited geographic area, this may be a more cost effective shipping strategy. Due to the rising costs of parcel shipping, many shippers have moved away from the traditional single carrier strategy. This adds complexity to the shipping process. Sometimes it is not where you ship, but what you ship.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 15, 2025

Shipping packaging materials comes with its own set of challenges that can disrupt operations and impact profitability. Negotiate Carrier Contracts : Lock in stable shipping rates with carriers to mitigate unexpected cost spikes. The post Overcoming the Challenges of Shipping Packaging Materials appeared first on FreightPlus.

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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. The good news?

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Freightos

JULY 24, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. This early start suggests that shipping volumes may ease earlier than usual, providing a silver lining amid the current disruptions. Bringing in goods ahead of new tariffs expected in August (24%).

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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!

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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!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Hackers may engage in deceptive tactics such as phishing attacks and data breaches to gain access to shipping data. Adding shipping insurance to your valuable shipments can help cover your losses and is always a smart idea.

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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.

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Freightos

JUNE 10, 2025

June 10, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 98% to $5,488/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) increased 61% to $6,410/FEU. Carriers are planning additional transpacific GRIs of $1,000 – $3,000/FEU for mid-June and again on July 1st.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 12, 2025

Shipping Containers! Infographic) Have you ever considered turning a Shipping Container into your dream home? Once thought of as an ordinary transport tool for various goods, Shipping Containers have now become the newest trend in modern living. In some cases, Shipping Containers may require certain permits and inspections.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 18th, 2023, Source: Marinetraffic Since mid-November multiple ships have been attacked in the Red Sea by Houthi forces in Yemen. Live map of Suez Canal and Red Sea, Dec.

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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.

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Freightos

APRIL 25, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. e-commerce customers’ love for free shipping. Both giants—Shein holding 20% of the global fast fashion market and Temu reaching 49 markets globally—have embraced U.S. Utilizing the U.S.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

For this blog post, never mind the comparison. As part of my blog series on definitions– leading to the release of my YouTube series and report on outside-in processes next week–here, I explain the differences. Most supply chain models are “ship from” models based on orders. The trend is clear.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 14, 2024

This blog post examines the key advantages of optimizing spare parts inventory and highlights how industry leaders have revolutionized their operations through innovative management strategies. Balanced Inventory Levels: Mitigation of financial risks associated with lost sales due to stockouts and excessive holding costs from overstocks.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Today, more than 1% of the world’s container ships are stuck off major ports. Warehouses are full–often with the wrong stuff resulting in the slowing of the forty million shipping containers around the world. Until then, join us for our monthly networking calls, books/reports , podcasts, and blog posts.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Phone This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. In fact, the hard reality is that looking back over the past decade, supply chains have been disrupted by shipping bankruptcies, wars, pandemics, geopolitics and tariffs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JUNE 28, 2023

Topped off by improving time-in-transit and lowering your costs, Maergo is reimagining delivery and changing the way the retailers ship and deliver to their customers. Maergo understands that providing a great shipping experience is crucial for brand success.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. A recent analysis suggests that some spending growth is on the types of goods , like video games, that don’t ship by ocean container – another factor in the relative disconnect between spending and freight.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Bulk shipping proves reliable contracts and price risk management within a volatile market are possible, and digitized rates will be one factor that helps the container market get there too.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Please follow along with me as I share the stories and solutions in part 1 of this two part blog series. In this case, no voice-picking only had to deal with the return and the extra seller shipping costs, but there was a third consequence. In each case, I was sure what had caused the mistake. What’s the Actual Cost of a Mispick?

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

I am currently working on a couple of case studies for this blog on how business leaders used digital twin modeling during the pandemic. More and more cargo shifted to ocean transport until the container imbalances resulted in issues with “rolling the freight” from ship to ship despite confirmed bookings.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. A significant addition to our Inventory Hub® product, Dynamic Fulfillment leverages advanced optimization logic to determine what to ship, from where, in real-time, to reduce shipping costs, improve margins, and satisfy empowered customers.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Email This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Learn more The post The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization appeared first on Freightos.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 3, 2024

I could write a blog about each story, but let’s save that for coffee.) As I type this blog post, I face my flowers blooming in my backyard. In this blog, I give my thoughts on the fit of these approaches for value. Most companies’ deployments of item-based forecasting based on a ship from model is limiting.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As COO, Joe ran a 3PL focused on LTL and truckload shipping. About The Logistics of Logistics The Logistics of Logistics is a podcast and blog hosted by industry expert Joe Lynch. Key Takeaways: The Logistics of Logistics Story The Logistics of Logistics is a podcast and blog hosted by industry expert Joe Lynch.

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Breaking it down, the three sources of the price increase appear to be 1) labor costs, 2) transportation (shipping) fees, and 3) member benefits – aka, content. Shipping and Transportation Costs. Consumer Spend on Subscriptions: A Pivot From Streaming to Shipping. Well, that is indeed one way to attract talent!

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Freightos

AUGUST 19, 2024

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * Comments This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. A Personal Note I founded Freightos in 2012 based on the personal pains that I had experienced while shipping goods around the world. But we never thought we could do it all ourselves.

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