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Freight Forwarding Basics with Miles Varghese

The Logistics of Logistics

A freight forwarder is an agent in the supply chain whose objective is to organize a shipment, acting as the intermediary between the exporter or importer and transportation companies. Miles Varghese is the co-founder and CEO of Cargologik , an all-in-one transportation logistics collaboration software developed for freight forwarders.

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COVID-19: Bullwhip in Cheese Demand

Operations and Supply Chain Management

A UPS jet at Miami International Airport. Transportation. The International Air Transport Association says global air cargo capacity was off by nearly a third from year-ago levels in August, including a 67% decline in belly space. Sponsored by. Parcel Delivery’s Heavy Costs; Throttling Back Aircraft; Blue Cheese Markets.

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2023 holiday report: data-driven strategies to make the buyer’s nice list

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However, challenges still exist, especially in domestic transportation. For instance, if real-time, store-level data indicates that a particular product is trending in San Francisco, or significantly well-stocked in Miami, a supplier can laser-focus its advertising efforts toward these markets.

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How to Protect Shipments from Freezing Temperatures

Freight Center

The winter months can be brutal in terms of weather and that impacts the transportation business greatly. For example, if you shipped your freight from Miami to Los Angeles, it may pass through a blizzard in Denver while in transit. Ready to book your shipment but not sure if you need freeze protection services?

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36 innovative companies re-inventing and rethinking supply chain and logistics

6 River Systems

With how quickly new technology, tips and warehouse management techniques are emerging, wouldn’t it be nice to take a page from someone else’s book? The world of supply chain and logistics is changing every day. Each one is featured as having done something unique to reinvent their supply chain and logistics.

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Beyond The Data with William Sandoval

The Logistics of Logistics

Like most people from Latin America, I ended up in Miami. The majority of my childhood was in Miami. I have decided to leave Miami, travel the world and join some good companies throughout my career. What were your first impressions of the United States and Miami? I was born in Central America, specifically Nicaragua.

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7 Ways to Boost Warehouse Productivity

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He oversees the development and implementation of ASC’s internal and external marketing program, driving revenue and profits from the Miami FL headquarters. Just because a sale is on the books doesn’t mean the story is over. Cory serves as the Director of Business Development for Air Sea Containers. About Air Sea Containers.