Cerasis

MAY 10, 2018

Transporting pharmaceuticals is arguably more important than manufacturing them, because it enables these lifesaving medications to make it to where they are needed most. When transporting pharmaceuticals, how can logistics workers do it safely , and what precautions are necessary for things like temperature control and to guard against theft? Guarding Against Cargo Theft Cargo theft is one of the largest risks associated with pharmaceutical manufacture and transport.

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We continue our series on the most read articles from the Cerasis blog for 2015 today by featuring any of the blogs in the transportation management or transportation categories. . We will then conclude the 5 main categories by featuring the top 10 freight articles of 2015. Top 10 Most Read Transportation Management and Transportation Articles of 2015. We hope you find the following top 10 transportation articles from 2015 educational and helpful!

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Cerasis

MARCH 9, 2018

Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Incorrect or missing labels are a source of frustration for packers, handlers, freight forwarders, customs officers, haulers and those receiving the goods. Freight Logistics

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Cerasis

JUNE 6, 2018

Believe it or not, product in the care of a driver does not necessarily place all liability for freight in the hands of the carrier. The Problem: Full Truckload Carries Less Risk, So Shippers Forgo Cargo Insurance Risk exists in all transportation modes, and failure to consider risk in full truckload shipping is a poor strategy that will result in loses. Download Here. This includes purchasing freight or cargo insurance. Freight Full Truckload

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

However, mobile technology is not new to the transportation world. For mobile technology and transport, the theoretical tipping point is in our rearview mirror. Price points for hardware and communications have fallen, and the reliability and capabilities of mobile technologies for transportation have vastly improved. Mobile Technology in Transportation Management Impacts all Points Along the Supply Chain. The Summary of Mobile Technology in Transportation Management.

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Freightos

JANUARY 29, 2020

Market-optimized pricing and capacity will finally become the standard in air cargo – if the industry is able to follow the lead of other industries, including passenger air travel, that have leveraged digitization to reach this goal. The digital era has introduced multiple technological solutions that make latent capacity visible and accessible to the market – Amazon does this for shelf space , Airbnb for hotel rooms, and Uber for transportation.

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BluJay Solutions

MARCH 13, 2013

As the US Federal Government begins to implement a Sequestration program of mandatory spending cuts to address its budget deficit, effective March 1, the Department of Homeland Security is warning of potential delays to the processing of inbound air and sea freight shipments. And the resulting delays in processing cargo imports are set to impact heavily on the logistics industry, with logistics services providers of all types affected, in particular freight forwarders.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 30, 2016

Uber Freight: Another “Uber-for-Trucking”? After news broke last month that Uber was unleashing a trucking offering, it came as no surprise when it launched Uber Freight , an online trucking marketplace for US LTL. Load-matching technology (even the Uber For Freight model) isn’t new. Technology, Infrastructure: Make Freight Great Again. The Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 enabled unfettered national transportation with four lanes and no traffic lights.

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TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. A transportation management system (TMS) can be used as a communications hub to maintain a high level of supply chain connectivity. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. For more tips on how you can circumvent supply chain disruptions, download our white paper, Add Resilience to Supply Chains.

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TMC

JULY 28, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. A transportation management system (TMS) can be used as a communications hub to maintain a high level of supply chain connectivity. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. For more tips on how you can circumvent supply chain disruptions, download our white paper, Add Resilience to Supply Chains.

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BluJay Solutions

JULY 14, 2015

So we considered it something of a feather in our cap when CLX Logistics – a leader in global logistics services that specializes in helping companies worldwide transport chemicals – recently chose Kewill Forwarding for its freight forwarding services. With just a few mouse clicks, a CLX customer can obtain critical shipment information in real time and rest easy knowing where its cargo is on its journey – and when it’s expected to arrive at its destination.

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BluJay Solutions

MAY 17, 2016

May 17, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Chelmsford, MA, USA – Kewill , a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, is pleased to announce it has teamed with INTTRA, the world’s ocean shipping electronic marketplace, to deliver the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers and forwarders comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement set to take effect on July 1. Download the PDF version.

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Cerasis

JANUARY 26, 2015

It’s been said that the one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of freight claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department. Freight Claims in Plain English. Augello, co-author of Freight Claims in Plain English , had a passion about this topic as few others have. Freight Claims White Papers freight claims

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BluJay Solutions

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

In a business as dynamic and complex as freight forwarding, technology is crucial to maintaining efficient, flexible operations. For mid-sized and expanding small businesses that need to compete with larger providers, a cloud-based freight forwarding platform can deliver operational efficiency, end-to-end supply chain visibility and the speed and agility you need to maximize revenues and deliver market-leading customer service.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

The Tesla Semi Truck Will Change Freight. Freight innovation frequently focuses on moving data better – like visibility, eBookings , and the new generation of forwarders and brokers. Which is why one of technology’s most respected minds is now fundamentally overhauling land freight (and he’s not just stopping at an electric truck). What The Tesla Semi Means For Domestic and International Freight. What Elon Musk’s Blueprint Means For The Freight Industry.

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BluJay Solutions

JULY 28, 2013

While great news for the global supply chain, the 8 July announcement by the European Commission of new plans to ease custom formalities for ships demonstrates the continued complexity of inter-region customs within the EU and the high associated costs for freight forwarders , logistics services providers (LSPs) and exporters. The post EU Directive Simplifies Inter-Region Customs Processes for Ocean Freight appeared first on Kewill Corporate.

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Cerasis

MARCH 30, 2017

At Cerasis, we provide comprehensive freight claims management. We provided this service, as a value add service in addition to many other services because as shippers used our transportation management system, we found that one area that most shippers are the least knowledgeable in is that of claims for freight loss and damage. However, this does not mean that an understanding of claims isn’t vital to running an efficient transportation and logistics department.

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TMC

JANUARY 5, 2017

Here are three ways that shippers and beneficial cargo owners can mitigate the risk of excessive dwell time in any port. A transportation management system (TMS) can be used as a communications hub to maintain a high level of supply chain connectivity. Expediting freight from port to end customer can become costly, especially for low-margin product. For more tips on how you can circumvent supply chain disruptions, download our white paper, Add Resilience to Supply Chains.

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BluJay Solutions

MAY 17, 2016

May 17, 2016 – Manchester, UK and Chelmsford, MA, USA – Kewill , a leading provider of innovative software for supply chain execution, is pleased to announce it has teamed with INTTRA, the world’s ocean shipping electronic marketplace, to deliver the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers and forwarders comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement set to take effect on July 1. Download the PDF version.

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Freightos

JULY 23, 2015

And it’s about to get hit by a freight train of innovation. How much do we love freight innovation? Enough to go through every single article published in the top tech blogs – Techcrunch, Verge, Mashable and Recode – since 2007 to count how often articles about logistics startups, freight or cargo were published. And we found that freight innovation is hot. Download an Excel version of the list here for free ! Freight Forwarding.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Transporting goods around the world is not without certain risks. That’s where cargo insurance comes in. Protecting freight against loss. You can’t always protect your freight from loss. To clear up these confusions, this post will explain key cargo insurance information and how it can help mitigate your shipping risks. What is cargo insurance? Cargo insurance is not always automatically included for all shipped goods—this often varies by region.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

APRIL 25, 2016

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container. The idea is to use as much of the available space as possible before the ocean vessel cutoff for freight. The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 22, 2017

Look at ocean cargo consolidation (less than container load, or LCL). The third party logistics (3PL) provider you choose with LCL capabilities will combine complementary freight from multiple shippers into a single container. The idea is to use as much of the available space as possible before the ocean vessel cutoff for freight. The process of cargo consolidation results in better freight rates for you, and better cargo security measures.

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BluJay Solutions

JUNE 28, 2013

As ocean freight continues to experience over-capacity on many routes, with spot market rates fluctuating accordingly, the lack of transparency in contract negotiation remains an increasingly thorny issue for the global supply chain. Yet there is assistance available to negotiate the minefield of ocean freight rate negotiation. Ocean freight is by far the most complex modality in contract management terms, and that is unlikely to change.

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Tailwind

JULY 31, 2018

Blog post based on the Tailwind Transportation Software Webinar: Risky Business – Avoiding the Five Most Common Freight Business Risks (30 mins; Now Available On-Demand). That said, a TMS (such as Tailwind Transportation Software …) can help you manage the five most common faced in freight transportation, namely: Losing Your Customers. Being Shut Down by the DOT or Transport Canada. Freight Business Risk #1 – Losing Customers.

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BluJay Solutions

MAY 18, 2016

In just six weeks, new maritime regulations aimed at making cargo ships safer are going to also make major waves for global shippers. Our confidence that this is going to go smoothly is not great,” Cameron Roberts, a Long Beach transportation and customs attorney, told the Journal of Commerce. To that end, Kewill and INTTRA have teamed up to deliver the first VGM-ready freight forwarding solution by integrating Kewill Global Forwarding with INTTRA’s eVGM Solution.

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BluJay Solutions

MAY 18, 2016

In just six weeks, new maritime regulations aimed at making cargo ships safer are going to also make major waves for global shippers. Our confidence that this is going to go smoothly is not great,” Cameron Roberts, a Long Beach transportation and customs attorney, told the Journal of Commerce. To that end, Kewill and INTTRA have teamed up to deliver the first VGM-ready freight forwarding solution by integrating Kewill Global Forwarding with INTTRA’s eVGM Solution.

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BluJay Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2013

Yet this poses questions about the ability of the global supply chain, which has by necessity streamlined the availability of scheduled cargo services in recent years due to low or volatile demand, to cope with a potential increased spike in peak season demand. Of course, even the thought of peak season is usually enough to send shudders down the spines of freight forwarders, logistics services providers (LSPs), shippers and retailers alike.

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

The Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has released three new resource guides this year and has updated several of its sample contracts. These guides are one of the benefits of TIA membership , as they cover a variety of legal and regulatory topics and are written specifically for freight brokers. The guide includes key points to consider when negotiating food transportation contracts with shippers and carriers. Cargo Claims Framework.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

It’s not too late to get your product to store shelves in time for Black Friday, thanks to the swift performance of air cargo service. With significantly shorter lead times than other modes, air cargo can get your product to market in as little as a day. Understand the metrics of air cargo: time and money. When you’re evaluating the costs of air cargo , freight is only one component of the equation. Global Transportation Air Black Friday Shipping

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Increased accuracy in freight quoting, reducing accessorial or after-the-fact fees. REDUCED FREIGHT SPEND. Download Here. Expand LTL transportation networks. Integrate LTL and e-commerce freight management platforms, explains Deborah Lockridge of Trucking Info. Integrated platforms had the natural effect of self-verifying information and automating the freight tender process. Partner with a freight broker, like a 3PL. Omnichannel is “in.”

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Convoy has managed to secure an additional $185 million to develop its freight brokerage app further and once released, and it will accelerate the use of LTL shipping apps around the globe. Apps under development will require advanced review of driver records, evaluation of freight value, purchasing of cargo insurance , delivery guarantees and penalties and much more. Download White Paper. Better spot LTL freight rates. Freight LTL

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BluJay Solutions

APRIL 7, 2015

What are the current and future transportation mode requirements? Consider the integration of value added capabilities including yard management, cargo, freight, storage, break bulk, cross docking and other capabilities into a TMS. Download our eBook – Building a Business Case for Supply Chain Execution in the Cloud. Evaluating TMS solutions is no easy feat. There are many vendors, options and solutions available.

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TMC

AUGUST 17, 2017

According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), this rare occurrence has the potential to impact millions of truck drivers, especially those moving freight across or within the 14 states that are in the path of totality. Transport Topics reported that several states are taking measures to limit truck traffic in anticipation of heavy traffic from the influx of tourism to the area. They can also be used to identify backup routes and freight facilities.

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Cerasis

AUGUST 15, 2018

By knowing what to expect, they can decrease the number of total vehicles needed for transport and direct them to the locations where the demand is expected, which leads to significantly lower operational costs. For example, DHL analyzes 58 different parameters of internal data to create a machine learning model for air freight. DOWNLOAD WHITE PAPER. The post The Top 5 Changes That Occur With AI in Logistics appeared first on Transportation Management Company | Cerasis.

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