GlobalTranz

JUNE 23, 2021

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. Increase Stability of Transportation Procurement and Management by Partnering With GlobalTranz. Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But what is even more complicated is freight billing and handling freight payments: what a cargo owner is initially quoted is often different from what he later is asked to pay. A 2021 Cargo Owners and freight forwarders survey, confirms this. Shipping freight across the world is a complex matter.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Initially, the output was published to procurement to design strategic buying strategies. Procurement became an island–isolated from the demand signal except for MRP. Procurement: Purchase price variance and procurement cost. The Emergence of Logistics as Constraint. Over time, this changed.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 14, 2023

Logistics Procurement – Performance Management by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Shortly after the outset of COVID, in early 2020, supply chains have been disrupted across the globe. Freight procurement is the mainstay of any supply chain professional but price is not the be-all and end-all.

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Freightos

JANUARY 15, 2024

Exploring alternative shipping routes and modalities, including air cargo, is crucial despite the higher costs. They should monitor the evolving geopolitical situation and adjust their shipping strategies accordingly. Budgeting for fluctuating rates and remaining abreast of carrier negotiations are essential strategies for navigating 2024.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 6, 2017

Mobile phones can offer incredible services in any business from inventory tracking and shipments to the execution of procurement transactions. Most logistics prefer integrating the use of this app to automate procurement and replenish other processes to raise the profit margins. The Web fleet Android application. Intermodal.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Some forwarders report that this increase in transpacific demand out of South East Asia with some estimates putting bookings from SEA to the US up 20% in the last few weeks is to some extent offsetting their drop in freight demand out of China. This effect has been much less apparent for air cargo. kg last week. kg last week.

Asia 177

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Visibility Through Volatility Mitigate supply chain disruption by synchronizing tendering, rate validation, and freight bookings. The days of quarterly reviews and annual procurement cycles are giving way to a much more dynamic, responsive approach to supply chain management. However, this specialization has created its own challenges.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The Logistics Data Standards Gap Industry-wide data standard initiatives like those by IATA to develop and push the adoption of digital standards for customs documentation and air waybills, and DCSA’s work on a range of standards like track and trace, booking data and bills of lading continue to make progress.

Sourcing Strategies 156

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the horizontal carrier integration front, Maersk has doubled down on its extension from ocean consolidation (Hamburg Sud, 2017) to air cargo, increasing Maersk Air by 33% with three leased cargo planes and two new Boeing purchases. Image via StarAir.dk). Behind the Maersk shift. One goal, two different motivations.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

There may be instances where you will have to work more closely with carriers and book further in advance to ensure you can meet critical deliveries. If you fail to book in time, you may miss your delivery deadlines, or will have to use an expedited shipping method to meet them. Booking early is a good idea in certain situations.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Limited Transparency A prevalent challenge in supply chain management is the lack of transparency in operations, often leading to operational losses due to disruptions like cargo theft, fuel theft, and rerouting. Failed customer expectations Logistics management software often has difficulties in fulfilling client expectations.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2025

For air cargo, the May 3rd US de minimis cancellation for Chinese imports appears to be affecting e-commerce volume from platforms like Shein and Temu, though Freightos Air Index rates remain elevated at approximately $5.50/kg.

Price Reduction 156

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Freightos

AUGUST 26, 2015

Air Cargo World. This American based niche news site specialises in air cargo. Cargo Business News.com. based niche site, covering air, sea, rail and road cargo news. But within that, it has a very broad scope covering, not just air cargo, but all aviation, aerospace and space news. ACWmagazine. CargoBusiness.

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Supply Chain Opz

NOVEMBER 9, 2014

Therefore, a firm would be well served to develop a supply chain strategy as described in my book: Supply Chain Transformation. Research from APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking in procurement shows that organizations without formal SRM programs report 121 percent longer supplier lead times.

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Logility

JUNE 29, 2021

Cargo stuck in the Suez Canal, a gas pipeline breach, an overburdened power grid, and shortages in lumber, plastics, and semiconductors – all these events in the last few months should make any supply chain executive nervous. News headlines may have you believe that supply chains across all categories are running amok.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

billion yuan listed on its books as of the end of June 2024, through delaying its payments to suppliers and other related financing. BYD took an average of 275 days to pay suppliers in 2023, Bloomberg compiled data show.

Price Reduction 59

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

In retrospect I’m pleased that I was blissfully ignorant of the fact that it would take so many years for even a single cargo airline, or container ocean liner, to provide an API (that is digital computer to computer connection) for instant rates, capacity, and electronic bookings. Between 2012 and 2019 we made the most of what we had.

Purchasing Skills 156

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SCMDOJO

JULY 26, 2023

Negotiation, a crucial skill in the realms of business and procurement, demands the ability to remain calm, collected, and confident even in the most challenging situations. These films were chosen to inspire and educate both aspiring negotiators and seasoned procurement managers.

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Freightos

JUNE 3, 2024

More Resources Home A Roadmap for the Future of Logistics The role of neutral booking and payment platforms in logistics Ian Arroyo June 3, 2024 The logistics industry has been undergoing a profound digital transformation, a journey articulated with striking clarity in Freightos’ latest white paper, “Global Freight’s Digital Transformation”.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Some forwarders report that this increase in transpacific demand out of South East Asia with some estimates putting bookings from SEA to the US up 20% in the last few weeks is to some extent offsetting their drop in freight demand out of China. This effect has been much less apparent for air cargo. kg last week. kg last week.

Asia 156

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

LevaData to Transform Strategic Sourcing for Global Procurement and Supply Chain Leaders. Strong Software Bookings Growth Highlights First Half 2017 Results for JDA. TSA reviewing cargo screening, concerned about terror vulnerabilities (CNN). Infor Expands the Power of the GT Nexus Commerce Network.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

Freight/Container Loading: Augmented reality could replace the need for a physical cargo list and load instructions. 2016 Supply Chain Trend #6: Procurement’s New (read Bigger) Role in the Supply Chain. None of those strategies work without a strong procurement practice that is integrated with other supply chain processes.

Supply Chain Design Software 120

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Looking beyond digital waybills to digitalizing business processes, we always like to focus on bookings as the bellwether of digitalization. Instant eBookings on the Freightos platform have enjoyed a staggering compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 272% in the last 3 years, with growth dominated by airline bookings.

eBook 291

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Cathy Roberson

MAY 19, 2021

Indeed, shippers are embracing TMS to book and schedule shipments, decide on the optimal mode of transportation needed for a shipment, track shipments and much more. TMS has come a long way since its early days. . “Customers want data,” Ron said.

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NC State SCRC

MARCH 25, 2021

By now many of you have heard about the “Ever Given”, which has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, and is blocking all container ships trying to get through with their cargo. Because procurement executives were so focused on cost, they did not worry about shipment velocity. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Shipchain

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The Cerasis blog posts a steady stream of blogs, whitepapers, e-books and infographics, all written by Adam Robinson. The More Than Shipping blog is a comprehensive resource for shipping trends, supply chain planning, project and specialized cargo and more. Cerasis is another leader in the world of supply chain and logistics.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 11, 2018

Full block train, single or multiple containers, LCL shipments and oversized cargo are available options. The key takeaway here is that companies need to take a holistic and integrated approach to how they procure, plan, and execute their transportation operations.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Judah Levine Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,609/FEU. Freight news travels faster than cargo Get industry-leading insights in your inbox.

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Freightos

JANUARY 30, 2024

Judah Levine January 30, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 38% to $4,099/FEU. America air cargo rates climbed 11% last week to $5.33/kg,

Negotiating Skills 296

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Judah Levine November 28, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 3% to $1,613/FEU. Europe prices increased 6% to $4.47/kg,

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Freightos

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Judah Levine December 6, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) were level at $1,620/FEU. Freightos Air Index data show that China – N.

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Freightos

JANUARY 16, 2024

Judah Levine January 16, 2024 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 5% to $2,588/FEU. Freightos Air Index rates for China to N.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

The retirement last quarter of 12 cargo jets is also intended to help on the cost front. Some shippers postponed orders, while others sped them up to beat future tariff increases or shifted procurement to different countries, according to analysts. to more efficiently capture demand from regional shippers of heavier, palletized cargo.

Cost Reduction Strategies 79

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Freightos

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Judah Levine December 13, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 1% to $1,603/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) climbed 5% to $2,497/FEU.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Judah Levine November 15, 2023 Optimize your logistics tendering, vendor selection, negotiations, and procurement with Freightos Data Book a Demo Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) increased 6% to $1,711/FEU.

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