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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

It serves as the compass guiding shippers toward efficient, economical, and dependable cargo transport. By crafting a well-defined strategy, businesses can mitigate transportation costs, mitigate supply chain disruptions, and uphold customer satisfaction.

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FourKites Ocean Visibility: A Next Generation Solution

Logistics Viewpoints

Billions of venture capital dollars of investment are being poured into companies that can integrate real-time visibility data with transportation to provide a more informed ETA for shippers and carriers. The rise of visibility solutions at the container level is helping to drive the transportation execution market to new heights.

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Keep Your Cargo Out of Danger: Best Practices for Transportation Risk Management

CH Robinson Transportfolio

With the main focus on maximizing time and cost efficiencies, cargo risk management is often skipped over despite being a critical step in protecting your company. . The risk of delays and lost cargo are real. What risk does your cargo face? Cargo insurance helps avoid additional vulnerability that you can’t afford.

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In-Bond Shipment Process: A Comprehensive Guide for Ecommerce Businesses

ShipBob

This method is key for businesses looking to manage inventory flexibly and save on upfront costs. Compliance with bonded facilities: Goods must be stored or transported only through facilities authorized by customs. This process can lead to savings on shipping and handling costs and streamline the logistics process.

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The Essential Guide to Shipping Manifests for Ecommerce (and How ShipBob Can Help)

ShipBob

But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re transporting products overseas then you need to know how to properly fill out a shipping manifest. A shipping manifest is a detailed, legally required document that accompanies goods transported by ship (although one may also be required for other modes of transportation such as air, ground, etc).

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Let’s learn what a Shipping Manifest?

20Cube Logistics

It is a key shipping document for international trade that provides a list of items that are shipped from supplier to the final customer. A typical manifest will have the below details: Details of the: Cargo. Document number. Freight manifest: Provides the details of the cargo along with the freight charges. Measurement.

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The Importance of Visibility In the Supply Chain

Precoro

Cargo Status Current information about the location and status of cargo is the first pillar of supply chain visibility. In order to plan inventory and estimate cash flow, companies should know when to expect shipments to arrive, when to pre-order the next one, and how to budget the payments.