GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2025

With expertise, technology and carrier access, a skilled 3PL company can help you unlock greater efficiency, reduce shipping costs and build supply chain resilience. That includes advising you on mode optimization, pricing strategies, routing and ways to gain better visibility across your freight operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

tax-free, could lead to higher prices and delays for consumers, impacting companies that rely on low-cost imports from China. 100,000 Pieces of Precious Cargo (Eggs) Stolen from a Trailer Amidst a widespread shortage of eggs due to bird flu, a trailer containing a shipment from Pete & Gerry Organics was booted.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

When tariffs rise, fuel prices spike or international trade agreements shift, those cause ripples across all freight modes — truck, air, rail and ocean. They offer flexible service and cost-effective pricing, especially for domestic shipments. It's a critical part of many 3PL supply chain strategies.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2025

The word "lading" is a bit of old shipping jargon that simply refers to loading cargo. It also affects compliance, carrier performance, pricing, insurance and legal protection. NMFC Classification Indicates freight class for LTL pricing and handling. A contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier.

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Freightos

JULY 16, 2025

July 16, 2025 Blog Weekly highlights Ocean rates – Freightos Baltic Index Asia-US West Coast prices (FBX01 Weekly) fell 24% to $2,369/FEU. Asia-US East Coast prices (FBX03 Weekly) fell 5% to $4,888/FEU. Europe prices (FBX11 Weekly) increased 4% to $3,509/FEU. America weekly prices fell 22% to $4.34/kg.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

tax-free, could lead to higher prices and delays for consumers, impacting companies that rely on low-cost imports from China. 100,000 Pieces of Precious Cargo (Eggs) Stolen from a Trailer Amidst a widespread shortage of eggs due to bird flu, a trailer containing a shipment from Pete & Gerry Organics was booted.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 17, 2025

AI has the potential to truly eliminate these boundaries by integrating departmental workflows. AI also improves the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of supply chain operations, both in terms of automating processes, and finding ways to refine pricing strategies and take advantage of forecast trends. And the cherry on top?

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SCMDOJO

APRIL 11, 2025

Economic downturns can disrupt the flow of goods, increase operational costs, and reduce profit margins. In this blog post, well explore the importance of robust supply chains, the key risks they face during economic downturns, and practical strategies. Recession-proofing a supply chain doesn’t mean eliminating all risks.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. It creates a single source of truth for your rate management, automating RFQs and streamlining the entire procurement process. Ready to Transform Your Freight Operations?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

“Warp is already deploying AI across routing, pricing, scheduling, visibility, and customer service, and early results show significant gains in efficiency, on-time performance, and cost reduction,” the release stated. Its new robotics site will allow for goods to move faster and more efficiently for both B2B and D2C shipments.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Additionally, tools like zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) enable companies to verify information without disclosing sensitive details, and smart contracts automate key processes without intermediaries, reducing costs and delays Regulations such as the U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For the past few years, the air cargo market has greatly benefited from international e-commerce. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), 80% of e-commerce is transported by air and makes up upwards of 30% of total air cargo volume. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

Following are three strategies for using data to meet these challenging times. Now is an excellent time to develop organizational execution intelligence, which means using data and analytics to optimize operations across inventory management, pricing and promotion to squeeze every last ounce of efficiency out of your processes.

Sourcing Strategies 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

Choosing a wooden crate supplier involves more than just comparing prices. Some suppliers only offer generic models, while others provide crates tailored to specific cargo types. The more options a supplier offers, the easier it is to match crate design to your cargo’s weight, shape, and fragility.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 21, 2025

To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. it has several road transportation options available, each with different price points, service characteristics, and risk profiles: Partial truckload (PTL). Consider that U.K.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 22, 2025

Bowman, SupplyChainBrain In the rush to adjust sourcing strategies in line with current trends in international trade, the answer might be to think small. But for many, rising tensions between trading partners, coupled with higher labor and logistics expense, have made that strategy untenable.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 8, 2025

What is your Strategy? So as retailers, you should leverage cutting edge technology solutions to overcome this major roadblock. This helps to decrease the chances of failed deliveries and cut down the empty miles and improve your drivers’ satisfaction. giving you the best shipping price to quote for your customers.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 7, 2025

Through SCM operations, we deliver products within specified timeframes at affordable price points and premium quality. Maersk employs Internet of Things sensors to monitor cargo in transport, which provides better tracking and decreases transportation time.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

The process requires a clear understanding of both cultural nuances and the mechanics of a good deal and it isn’t just about getting a lower price, but about building a relationship that benefits both your UK business and the supplier in China. It’s not just about the price; it’s also about respect and building a relationship.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

First up was UPS’ plan to reduce Amazon volumes 50% by the second half of 2026. Regarding its percentage of volumes, UPS CFO Brian Dykes noted that Amazon’s percentage ranged from 20% to 25% of UPS volume in the US network depending on the time and price. increase in revenue per piece and increase in air cargo.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 16, 2025

Strong supplier agreements and pricing structures depend on consistent leadership. When management shifts frequently, relationships with vendors and service providers become unstable, leading to potential renegotiation delays, lost bulk pricing, and inconsistent service levels. Focus on retention by reducing burnout.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Chinese carmakers, embroiled in a domestic price war, have been seeking lower-cost components and delaying payments to suppliers by months, creating a form of quasi-debt financing. At least three carmakers, including Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. and China FAW Group Co.

Price Reduction 59

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 10, 2025

Worse, we lack a coherent strategy to counter this "long war" already underway. Before invading Georgia in 2008, Russia used cyberattacks to paralyze daily life — disabling ATMs, cutting power, interrupting communications. The knock-on effects included delivery delays, inventory shortfalls and price spikes across multiple industries.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

” 3000+ That is the number of new cars that we being transported on the Morning Midas, a cargo ship headed to Mexico and which sank in the North Pacific on Monday, nearly three weeks after a fiery blaze broke out on board. That is down from 26% growth the firm had projected in April. What is going on?

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Shapiro

MARCH 13, 2025

By pooling resources, these alliances can optimize vessel usage, reduce costs, and offer more competitive services. Both MSC and Maersk are likely to establish independent pricing models, influencing the overall market dynamics. As Gemini focuses on transit predictability, they are cutting direct service calls.

Shipping 52

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Well, here are the experts from Cargo County to explain how a temperature-controlled warehouse can boost your supply chain. This means you can take advantage of bulk pricing from your distributors and have more inventory on hand than if you stored your items in a regular warehouse that isn’t temperature controlled.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 13, 2025

The last big geopolitical shock to the price and availability of crop nutrients — the start of the Ukraine-Russia war in 2022 — was followed by runaway food inflation and a severe strain on farmers. Mideast tensions have sent prices of urea up this week in the South American nation, according to Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.

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Freight Waves

JULY 18, 2025

Intermodal traffic, which involves the movement of containerized cargo using multiple modes of transportation without handling the cargo itself, remains a vital segment for Class I railroads. This diversification has been crucial, as Chinese tariffs imposed in March 2025 have significantly reduced their share of U.S.

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Cathy Roberson

APRIL 29, 2025

UPS’ latest earnings continued a string of quarterly earnings that has benefited mainly from ‘revenue management’, the reduction of jobs and closure of facilities to match declining volumes. UPS attributed it to pricing actions it took to grow yield on e-commerce volume. per package for domestic and down 4.4%

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EFT

JUNE 5, 2025

Primarily these are an ongoing vehicle scrappage scheme , falling battery prices , 2023 regulations for higher emission standards for trucks biting and pressure from central and regional governments to reduce industry emissions. A variety of dynamics noted by the IEA lie behind the dramatic rise of electric trucks in the country.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

adults expect to pay more for food this summer compared to last summer due to inflation, and nearly half (47%) expect to pay the same, suggesting 80% report feeling no relief from high grocery prices. Consumers Value Low Prices More than Same-Day Delivery, Survey Finds Egg Prices Jump 8.5%

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Freight Waves

JUNE 20, 2025

The ripple effects of such a decision could lead to increased consumer prices, reduced availability of goods, and further job losses across the economy,” the DHL executives said in the letter. Click here for more FreightWaves/American Shipper stories by Eric Kulisch.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The attackers reportedly used advanced ransomware and malicious software to disrupt port operations and tamper with the Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) on several ships, causing significant delays, misrouted cargo, and heightened risks of collisions and groundings.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 15, 2025

Cargo vans are versatile vehicles that offer more than just transportation—they can generate a pretty decent income. In recent years, cargo van owners have benefited from many earning opportunities that have multiplied exponentially. You need a website to highlight your services, pricing, and contact information.

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USC Consulting Group

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Geopolitical issues and inescapable inflation have driven fuel prices up. For instance, the European Union set a carbon dioxide standard for heavy-duty vehicles, targeting a 15% reduction by 2025 and a 45% reduction by 2030. Interest Rates May Soon Ease The Federal Reserve may soon reduce interest rates.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 21, 2025

The charterer can decide the type of cargo, loading, and unloading points, and other specifics of the voyage, making it a tailored solution for maritime transport needs. Less Risk: The charterer is not responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ship, reducing their exposure to operational risks.

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