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Thanksgiving: 3 Reasons We’re Thankful For Freight

Freightos

So here are three changes that freight has given to us on Thanksgiving. 1: Cheap freight made Black Friday what it is. Countries with no cultural connection to Thanksgiving – like Romania. 2: Freight rates are cheaper this year. Last year, freight prices would have cost $12! FREE FREIGHT QUOTE COMPARISONS.

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Supplier Quality Management: What it is, 5 Key Metrics to Know & a 4 Step Supplier Evaluation Process

GlobalTranz

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

In comparison, according to Fraunhofer Institute, warehousing is outsourced by 54% in Germany, which is the largest logistics market in Europe. The Japanese freight mover Kintetsu World Express has expanded recently outside its home market with the acquisition of APL Logistics, which has a strong base in America and Europe.