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Unpacking Cargo Theft: Trends and Solutions with Danielle Spinelli

The Logistics of Logistics

Danielle Spinelli and Joe Lynch discuss unpacking cargo theft: trends and solutions. Danielle serves as Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal, the leading solution for carrier identity, onboarding, and monitoring in transportation. About Danielle Spinelli Danielle Spinelli is an Account Executive at Descartes MyCarrierPortal.

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Combating Fraud in the Freight Industry

Talking Logistics

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud, and.

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I’ve Fought Freight Fraud for 30 Years: Here’s How to Protect Your Supply Chain in 2025

Talking Logistics

Cargo thieves love the holidays. That time of year when the industry ships a higher volume of desirable, in-demand goods. Appliances and furniture, food and beverages, and electronics are hot commodities. Warehouses and distribution centers are top targets.

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How a 3PL Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain Resilience

GlobalTranz

TL shipping, on the other hand, gives shippers more control over timing and cargo security, since the freight travels directly from origin to destination. Beyond the cost, limited cargo space is a constant constraint, especially on passenger flights that double as cargo carriers.

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The SAP Databricks Alliance is Truly Significant

Logistics Viewpoints

For example, ARC was recently briefed on SAPs transportation management product. SAP co-innovated an agent focused on intelligent cargo receipt with a major auto manufacturer. SAPs TM product managers told us that receiving time per truck has decreased from an hour for these discrepancy shipments to about 15 minutes.

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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

GlobalTranz

A freight forwarder takes possession of the cargo, often by owning the containers used to ship goods. They are deeply involved in the physical process of transporting goods, including handling the necessary customs clearance, preparing documentation and organizing the shipment itself. What is a freight forwarder?

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Top Five Transportation Trends

Logistics Viewpoints

In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint. The network effect plays a role in the remaining trends below, especially transportation management and time slot management. The second of the transportation trends is innovation in TMS.

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