GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Today, warehouses can utilize robots in all aspects of fulfillment processing , including both inbound and outbound freight management. Reduced shipping and handling costs. Download WhitePaper. What’s Next?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 30, 2015

Transportation has followed the same evolutionary pattern, moving upstream from day-to-day freight transactions to an integral component of top-level corporate planning and procurement strategy. Managing bid packages, for instance, can be time consuming and complex. Disaggregate freight spend data. Be demand driven.

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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

By 1956, the first container ship sailed from the port of New Jersey to Texas. That includes packaging, warehousing, shipping, and more. But if you are a part of a small company, by comparison, then you know that most people are doing many different tasks and doing whatever is required to get the job done.

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Freightos

JULY 26, 2018

Not even B2B is spared from these changing expectations (which is why we at Freightos launched an online freight marketplace ). While freight industry executives likely sighed with relief when an update of Amazon’s logistics.amazon.com page on June 28th turned out to be nothing more than a franchise model for courier delivery services.

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E2open

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

(NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, announces that it has expanded its partnership with Surge Transportation, a digital freight brokerage providing real-time pricing and routing guide optimization for companies that ship goods over the road.

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Intelligent Audit

AUGUST 24, 2022

Logistics anomalies can create problems in the shipping process, contributing to issues that affect the business and customers. In addition, we present seven use cases of machine learning detecting anomalies in shipping activity or spend. Anomaly Detection in Freight & Shipping Data. Excess Shipping Fees.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 28, 2015

The transportation mode LTL, or Less Than Truckload, has grown to become the predominant, preferred means of freight transportation across the US. Additionally, industry experts and third-party logistics shipping providers ( 3PLs ) find themselves in the difficult position of ensuring the flow of merchandise continues as LTL use grows.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 10, 2017

Reducing Costs in Shipping with a Focus on Inbound Logistics Strategy. While some vendors might disagree with plans to implement and inbound shipping strategy to reduce your costs, remember that you must look out for your company first. Metrics and Auditing Prevent Overbilling and Overpayment to Vendors for Shipping Costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The number of package flights operated by FedEx Express and UPS significantly declined month over month in July, underscoring how far the overall air cargo market has sunk since the spring of 2022 and the effect of efficiency initiatives the companies have undertaken in response to lower express volumes.

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Ware2Go

APRIL 18, 2022

Amazon has virtually created consumer demand for 1- to 2-day shipping, and they’ve learned the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver: inventory distribution. Next-day air is a hail-Mary kind of move when it comes to fast shipping, as it’s very expensive and carbon-intensive. Ship from Store vs. BOPIS. Why It Works.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers. Order Fulfilment.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 20, 2021

Optimizing transportation spend management , especially within parcel shipping, comes down to effective contract negotiations. Let’s take a closer look at six tips for negotiating small parcel contracts and how they can help your organization reduce shipping spend. Shipping is subject to changing seasons and sudden swings in capacity.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 29, 2016

Freightos Launches First International Freight Marketplace to Power $2 Trillion Worth of U.S. In other technology news, Freightos announced “the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking, and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers.”

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AFFLINK

JUNE 14, 2016

Was there too much packaging? Pro Tip: If reducing the amount of packaging required for your product is not an option, try swapping out the packaging with an eco-friendly alternative like biodegradable mushroom packaging. Could alternative sustainable products be implemented? Energy Use. Load Density.

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Intelligent Audit

JUNE 22, 2020

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pricing landscape of shipping is likely to shift. Given the complications of apples-to-apples price comparisons between carriers that already existed, the post-COVID world will see this issue compound further. Package Handling Surcharges. Freight Spend Volume/Mode. Minimum Fees.

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Veridian Solutions

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Today, warehouses can utilize robots in all aspects of fulfillment processing , including both inbound and outbound freight management. Reduced shipping and handling costs. The technology progressed within Amazon and in external technology development centers. Improved labor productivity. Better customer service levels. What’s Next?

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Talking Logistics

JULY 17, 2018

With the 2018 General Rate Increase (GRI), FedEx and UPS are further “tightening the vise” for oversize packages. Below is a comparison of 2017 vs. 2018 parameters for oversize shipments: Source: enVista. FedEx is shaving 12” off package length qualification for oversize, and UPS is adding this condition. What Has Changed?

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

FedEx kicked off the holiday season with announcements of peak surcharges for additional handling and oversized packages effective September 5th. UPS will follow on October 2nd with its peak holiday season surcharges for additional handling, large packages, and over-maximum packages. per package to $6.50 per package.

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 14, 2017

How do shippers know if their carrier selection process for less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping is working? Knowing the proper metrics and data points to track promotes cost-effective shipping practices and can improve vendor, carrier and consumer relationships, reports Merrill Douglas of Inbound Logistics. Freight Damage.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 19, 2022

Many expenses arise from these disruptions that impact the bottom line profits for shippers today; one of the most volatile and impactful is freight bill financing. Managing freight costs and freight payments , whether per mile, per load, or truckload is vital to overcoming the obstacles and disruptions currently plaguing the industry.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. Uber charges a $5 flat fee for up to five packages tendered at a time or a $3 fee for Uber One members. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 19, 2023

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. One area of concern for the long-term health of the world is the use of packaging in both the manufacturing and shipping of products.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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ThroughPut

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Optimize delivery routes, improve freight operations, and propose the best shipping methods to you. You can produce and distribute customized products, packaging, and configurations meeting the specific needs of different segments with greater accuracy with AI.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

In recent years, shipping GRIs among carriers tend to be around 3% to 5% each year. This average shipping rate increase index is a reflection of how carriers look to balance demand with capacity, but it’s not always the same. Fifteen actionable steps that mitigate higher shipping rates’ impact.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

And by comparison and with apparently so much to gain, why do some logistics service providers and their clients fail to team up effectively? For example, a manufacturer may start to package finished goods in a way that eases handling by a logistics service provider who can then offer better prices for stocking and transport.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

22 Tips for Offering Profitable Free Shipping! Shipping solution article and permission to publish here provided by Rashmi Sharma. When it comes to choosing a shipping solution, businesses need to be resourceful and smart. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Infographic). billion U.S.

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Freightera

JULY 6, 2017

We found out that “ div_by_zero” compared our prices with Fedex Freight, so we thought we’d share it with you. Fedex vs Freightera customer’s comparison). From time to time we are asked the question how to ship from one location to another by truck. Package type / Fedex Freight / Freightera / Savings.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 30, 2018

An effective logistics management program takes all factors into account to make the best freight shipping decision. Full evaluation of shipper needs and carrier options and knowing the pros and cons of these modes enhance the potential savings in shipping selection. Parcel Hundredweight Programs May Have Lower Minimum Changes.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.

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Intelligent Audit

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Finding ways to keep costs in check often comes down to understanding the various shipping surcharges and how shippers can best avoid them through stronger shipping audits. A Single Source of Truth for Shipping Surcharges Management. Instability is among the singular constants affecting supply chain management. supply chains.”

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Choosing freight carriers is not the easiest of tasks, so it’s understandable why companies often overlook the need for a freight review , even when such an undertaking is long overdue. Read and Heed the Signs that Freight Review is Due. But how do you know when it’s the right time to conduct a freight review?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 23, 2018

Assume you have a relatively low average of overbilling instances in your shipping invoices , 1 percent. If your company’s freight spend is $1 million, that 1 percent amounts to lost opportunities of $10,000. The opportunities for savings in parcel freight management are clear and add up much faster than shippers may realize.

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ShipBob

MAY 11, 2020

As long as your international shipping strategy is set up to ensure you’re profitable and keep logistics costs down, there’s a lot of unmet potential in expanding across the globe. . Be sure to keep a very close eye on your landed cost , which takes import duties and shipping costs into effect. . Cultural and consumer behavior.

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6 River Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2020

“This would increase the complexity of route planning and make more difficult the quest to eliminate empty back hauls as the number of shipping points increases and the number of shipments out of more rural locations increases,” explains Skip Berry in an article published by Clarkston Consulting. Efficient warehouse operations.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2021

There are many terms in logistics to consider, such as last mile logistics and last mile delivery , but they end up sounding confusing because all freight has a last mile portion. Broker (freight): Individual or company that serves as a liaison between another individual/company that needs shipping services and an authorized motor carrier.

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