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. Well, what about air freight? Can’t we just pay more for premium freight. It may take weeks, by some estimates.

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Cathy Roberson

AUGUST 1, 2022

Consumers continue to spend but not at the same rate as in 2021 and not on the items they couldn’t get enough of last year – furniture, appliances, exercise equipment, loungewear, etc. Catch my weekly column on air cargo, freight forwarding, and the express markets, and the occasional podcast on Air Cargo World.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 17, 2023

In Part Two of this blog series , we provided highlights our third prediction, that supply chain management teams will continue to exercise more direct control of direct materials sourcing, and these efforts will be a prominent element of business strategy for CSCO ’s and CPO ’s this year. Robinson suddenly ousted its CEO.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2017

My exercise plans for the weekend are set. freight trains in federal crosshairs after crashes: GAO (Reuters). We’re supposed to get our first plowable snow of the season tomorrow, which means I need to head outside and rake and bag the remaining leaves on my lawn. Rake today, shovel tomorrow. Growing length of U.S.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Logistics is largely a multi-party exercise. Information has to be shared throughout the ecosystems of large retailers and transportation modes to ensure efficient movement of freight. For example, a freight forwarder operates in the air cargo industry sub-community to move goods for their customers through various air carriers.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 3, 2016

It’s a great time to be in the freight brokering business, and there are plenty of reasons to consider starting your own brokerage now. an increasingly stable and growing industry , and increasing demand for new brokers, you have all the external conditions to become a successful freight broker. What does a freight broker do?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 28, 2020

Air cargo article and permission to publish here provided by Ed at eleven-tenths.com. International travel has been brought to a halt, which has dire implications for the air cargo industry. Passenger planes don’t just carry passengers – they also carry a small amount of cargo. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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NC State SCRC

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The biggest issue today that shippers have to worry about is freight loss claims, personal injury, and of course, liability! ” Are you exercising too much control over the load and the driver? What are the biggest concerns in times of claims, injury, and documentation of claims? Who am I sharing it with?

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Ware2Go

MAY 17, 2022

This guide contains everything you need to know about freight shipping and logistics so you can make informed decisions for your business. Learn the difference between LTL vs FTL, how to find the best rates, and what services to expect from a freight provider. Table of Contents: Navigating Freight for Your Business.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Exercise common sense and order a few pieces of each size, color or variant. Arrange Cargo Transport. This is traditionally used for sea freight but it has been used for other modes of transport as well. Once it clears, you have a few hours to unload the cargo yourself. These samples and their shipping will cost you.

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TMC

JULY 21, 2016

But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network. Having a team that understands the unique demands of freight management enables them to make more informed TMS buying decisions.

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EMERGE App

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

Exercise common sense and order a few pieces of each size, color or variant. Arrange Cargo Transport. This is traditionally used for sea freight but it has been used for other modes of transport as well. Once it clears, you have a few hours to unload the cargo yourself. These samples and their shipping will cost you.

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Shapiro

JULY 27, 2018

The responsibility of reporting the correct value of the cargo to Customs falls on the importer because of ‘Reasonable Care,’ which states importers are aware of their obligations when importing. Exercise due diligence and demonstrate adequate knowledge of import requirements. Provide accurate and complete information to CBP.

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Freightera

MARCH 8, 2022

Simply moving every once in a while will by no means replace exercise, but it will stop you from getting stiff, cramped up and tired. . Yoga is a great way to stretch as well as get exercise at the same time. This one might seem obvious, but make sure to get exercise when off work. . Stretch and move during work.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network. Having a team that understands the unique demands of freight management enables them to make more informed TMS buying decisions.

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network. Having a team that understands the unique demands of freight management enables them to make more informed TMS buying decisions.

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BlueYonder

MAY 30, 2014

Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) were the center of the cargo transportation universe and the shippers were fully reliant on them for all their logistics needs. A true cargo pricing bazaar was the result. These conditions create a perfect storm for the carriers to break out of the cargo pricing bazaar. What do you think?

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TMC

JUNE 22, 2017

But, to be most effective, the team must have transportation expertise and its buying practices should be aligned with the company’s culture as well as the demands of its freight network. Having a team that understands the unique demands of freight management enables them to make more informed TMS buying decisions.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Moreover, freight monitoring drives much of this spending, says IDC, accounting for an estimated $55.9 A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Moreover, freight monitoring drives much of this spending, says IDC, accounting for an estimated $55.9 A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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TMC

APRIL 20, 2017

Moreover, freight monitoring drives much of this spending, says IDC, accounting for an estimated $55.9 A key application area I described in my last IoT post was the use of sensors on trucks to track the status of perishable cargos. billion of the industry’s investments.

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ThroughPut

MARCH 20, 2020

As of right now, top lines have been essentially wiped out for industries like air transportation, freight, gastronomy, tourism, travel, and many more. jump in container throughput last week, which means cargo is recovering. Choosing to run video conferences easily eliminates two 60+ minute trips on a daily basis in the Bay Area.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

A shipper needs to supply this information to categorise the items to be sent out appropriately and to facilitate easy entry of cargo in the destination country. During or before the arrival of overseas cargo shipments, customs officers will have to fill in a bill of entry (BOE) as part of legal procedures. Final Thoughts.

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Techgistics

JANUARY 3, 2017

Making predictions in technology, even just one year out, are generally an exercise in futility, so this really isn't a forecast for 2017, but more a list of trends that I am interested in and keeping my eye on. Technology is rarely released according to plan and surprises can come from many directions.

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