Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. Including, of course by leveraging global freight tech for BCOs. The Weekly Freight Update. View weekly update.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2018

Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The shipping capacity crunch is not a new topic, but the end of 2017 is shaping up to reveal an unprecedented crunch, reports Chris Brady of Logistics Viewpoints. To successfully mitigate the potential setbacks from shipping capacity crunch, your organization understand more about its current and projected driving forces. CEO, David S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 13, 2016

However, inconsistencies in service levels, including the use of inaccurate data, an economy that hinges on the state of foreign markets (think China), and changes to regulations and labor requirements are continuing to impact the capacity of the shipping industry. Capacity Is Tight, Not Impossible. Capacity of today’s fleets is tight.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

AUGUST 13, 2021

webinar, C.H. Robinson experts provided in-depth analysis of current supply and demand trends, our updated forecast, and the impact of global import volumes on North American freight transportation. Is the shortfall in drivers going to advance the push to self-driving, long-haul freight operations?

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Proxima

JULY 16, 2020

At our recent webinar, held with Supply Chain and Logistics consultancy Hatmill, Proxima’s Simon Geale welcomed Joe Metcalf, Johnathan Foster, Neil Jordan, and Simon Dixon to discuss their advice on the tools needed now to achieve supply chain and logistics success across: warehousing, automation, freight, and reverse logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

While shippers have known about the mandate for two years, truckers, shippers and carriers are still concerned about how it will impact capacity. Paired with soaring manufacturing and tightening capacity within the last month, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate could cause the capacity crunch to worsen.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 1, 2016

We will feature our 5 main categories all week: Logistics , Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Transportation , and Freight. 5 Most Popular Freight Blog Posts of 2016.So We display the most popular freight blog posts in the order of #5 to #1. 9 KPIs to Track for Proper Freight Management. We hope you enjoy!

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BlueYonder

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

I had the privilege to co-present a CSCMP webinar recently called “The First Steps Toward Digital Transformation In Freight” with Hunter Yaw, VP, Product and Business Development, at Loadsmart. In a world of shifting carrier capacity, it is not uncommon to have the selected negotiated carrier not be able to execute the planned move.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Although this sounds great for most industries, it represents a major problem for the freight trucking industry. Freight Forwarding Will Undergo Digital Transformation. Freight forwarders will have great opportunities in 2018 to take advantage of the increased demand on shippers. Freight and Trucking Rates Will Evolve.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 31, 2021

In a recent webinar on the state of risk and trends in supply chains, Resilinc CEO, Bindiya Vakil, and Director of Supply Chain Risk Consulting, Hirra Akhtar, described how aftershocks arising from the pandemic continue to disrupt supplies and logistics, and that these disruptions will continue well into 2022.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The freight industry of today is evolving rapidly. It is no longer bound by the traditional constraints of the economy, and Amazon is gearing up to begin expanding to be the best of the global freight shipping providers. 8 Freight Shipping Trends Shippers Must Know for 2017. Capacity Demand Will Grow in Importance.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. It is the top concern for shippers, and you need to know what it means for the capacity crunch. Over the last four years, trucker wages and benefits have risen 7.6

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PINC

OCTOBER 7, 2020

This year’s report focuses on the impact of digital yard management on enterprise transportation costs and capacity. There are many factors that influence transportation costs, but there is one that many companies overlook: the link between yard management, driver detention, and freight rates.“. About Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 15, 2015

Transportation capacity problems have been a volatile issue over the past twenty years or so. Contributors to Capacity and Trucker Shortage. The 2014 winter weather triggered a trucking capacity problem. In the past, according to Perry, trucking capacity has been somewhat consistently maintained at about 90%.

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MIT Supply Chain

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The loads may never materialize, or the carrier may not have the capacity in the right place when it is scheduled to haul the cargo. To an outsider, it might seem odd that contractual agreements that are binding in price, but not in volume or capacity, are dominant in the truckload transportation industry. Is there a better way?

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CHAINalytics

JANUARY 6, 2021

In a recent webinar with my colleague Philip Damas, Director and Head of Supply Chain Advisors at Drewry, we examined the challenges facing BCOs as they prepare to conduct ocean freight bids in 2021.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 13, 2019

This is certainly true in the transportation realm, where real-time freight visibility solutions are helping companies answer — quickly and accurately — Where’s shipment? The Broader Value Proposition of Freight Visibility. What is predictive capacity management and how does it benefit the industry? Where’s my order?

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Target is increasing its use of larger delivery vehicles in markets served by its sortation centers, improving capacity and creating more efficient routes, executive vice president and COO John Mulligan said on an earnings call last week. Target has been testing high-capacity van routes at Dallas and Minneapolis sortation centers.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. What Is Freight Spend Management? Process Management.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Technology has invaded the freight broker market along with the rest of the supply chain. In fact, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the digital freight brokerage segment will have grown to more than , $54 billion by 2025. They look to see which lanes their carriers have capacity. It all comes down to data.

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Parade

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Technology has invaded the freight broker market along with the rest of the supply chain. In fact, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the digital freight brokerage segment will have grown to more than , $54 billion by 2025. They look to see which lanes their carriers have capacity. It all comes down to data.

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Freightos

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

More Resources Home February 13, 2024 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market. America weekly prices decreased 35% to $3.91/kg

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Locus

MARCH 6, 2023

To throw light on the issue, Locus recently hosted a webinar featuring Ali Aarafat, Regional Director, SEA, Locus, and Wahyu K. Key takeaways from the Avian webinar Supply chain challenges for FMCGs : FMCGs often encounter various obstacles in their supply chain, particularly in the final mile.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

The second is transit time, which has the potential to return to pre-pandemic levels if volumes drop significantly or if there is more investment in capacity. When supply versus demand becomes more balanced in the truckload market, we could see the freight with greater density migrate into truckload markets if it is more cost effective.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 22, 2017

The electronic logging device (ELD) mandate compliance date is around the corner, and shipping capacity is tightening at a phenomenal rate. As the shipping industry prepares to face these challenges, figuring out how to take advantage of available shipping capacity can be challenging. Click Here.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When it comes to executing mode-specific freight moves from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively, transportation execution and visibility solutions play a critical role. Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs. It provides capacity where and when organisations need it most. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2023

On April 4 th , Kyle Masters – the senior manager of transportation procurement at Simmons Foods, participated in a webinar hosted by Emerge. The webinar focused on Simmons Food’s approach to transportation procurement. Emerge offers an innovative freight procurement platform. We did not have a great spot tool.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Some of the tightest of the previous capacity crunches have occurred within the last two decades. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, capacity hit a breaking point. Increased Freight Rates Can Tone Down Capacity Crunches. The same held true after Superstorm Sandy and the unyielding winter of 2014, reports Lawrence J.

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CHAINalytics

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Chainalytics’ Freight Market Intelligence Consortium (FMIC) […]. The post [Webinar] Introduction to Freight Market Intelligence | Australia appeared first on Chainalytics. Blog Transportation Webinars What''s New APAC FMIC'

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Parade

OCTOBER 15, 2020

,, Parade is continuously working to drive innovation in capacity management for our freight broker customers. KeepTruckin ,, has unveiled its new Smart Load Board —an advanced freight marketplace designed to streamline dispatching, reduce deadhead, and increase profitability through its mobile app and fleet web dashboard.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 11, 2015

Namely, while big container liners struggle to find enough volume to fill up their vessels, inland operators face the reverse – their capacity is so strained that providing basic adequate service is already tough to achieve. Are you able to identify – and minimize – empty capacity early? Sign up for the webinar.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 22, 2018

E-Commerce Will Force Increases in Parcel Spend Management and Parcel Freight Rates The impact of e-commerce on parcel is undisputed, and according to Jean Regan of TranzAct , it helped FedEx and UPS grow 6 percent in the first half of 2016.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management. Vendor compliance and management of inbound freight are also essential to positive returns on an LTL-based TMS. Freight Estimate Optimization. E-Commerce.

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PINC

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Carrier bankruptcies affecting capacity. Increased use of digitized freight networks. Wrapping up the webinar, De Muynck shared his thoughts on how the industry is innovating and highlighted Gartner’s four stages of recovery (and the technology that corresponds with each). Digitized freight platforms.

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