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Navigating Market Uncertainty with Sarah Bertram

The Logistics of Logistics

Sarah is a Shipper Sales Manager at DAT , an online marketplace that connects shippers and carriers in the transportation industry. Established in 1978, DAT established itself as the go-to source for industry trends and market intelligence for transportation brokers, carriers, shippers, news outlets, and industry analysts.

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Freight Procurement is a Different Game

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It can move quickly from a situation where there is too much capacity in the market and buyers having the whip hand, to a situation where shippers are begging carriers to take their loads at almost any price. Simmons uses dedicated contract carriers, a private fleet, and brokers for their shipping. The freight market is mercurial.

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Transforming Freight Benchmarking

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Newcomers often confuse the terms “shipper” and “carrier.” They, therefore, must hire carriers. Carriers” are companies that trucks. Carriers move shippers’ freight. Shippers can utilize their own network of carriers that is kept in their transportation management system. But shippers lack trucks.

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The Open Deck Market with Jacob Mcleod

The Logistics of Logistics

Jacob is the President at EXO Freight, the first managed marketplace built for open deck shippers and carriers. Now at EXO Freight leading the team along with the founders Kurtis and Kris Tryber, creating the first open deck managed marketplace. EXO Freigh t is an open deck managed marketplace for shippers and carriers.

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How to Find a Fulfillment Partner with Joe Spisak

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners. About Joe Spisak Joe Spisak is the Founder and CEO of www.Fulfill.com , a marketplace that connects ecommerce brands with the right warehousing and fulfillment partners.

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The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox

The Logistics of Logistics

The Freight Marketplace with Dave Maddox. Dave Maddox and Joe Lynch discuss the freight marketplace. and is transforming the $800 billion transportation and logistics industry with its digital freight marketplace platform. Key Takeaways: The Freight Marketplace. About Dave Maddox.

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Navigating Uncharted Waters: SMB Importers, 2024 and Red Sea Crisis Lessons

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Despite these efforts, to date the attacks continue, pushing most major carriers representing over 60% of global container capacity, to alter their routes. Budgeting for fluctuating rates and remaining abreast of carrier negotiations are essential strategies for navigating 2024. and bakes really good cookies.