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11 Things to Know About International Shipping!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The Importance of the International Shipping Industry! As e-commerce has grown in popularity, so has international shipping. Since this new system allows you to buy goods from other countries, you must know all about international shipping, from what to expect when shipping from another country to avoiding fraud.

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Strategic Transportation Spend Management: How FAP + Historical Data = Actionable Insights

Intelligent Audit

Shippers regularly spend up to 10 percent of gross expenses on transportation spend management and related shipping expenses. Aside from labor costs and freight payments , transportation and logistics management—including paying carriers and sending freight—can eat up budgets and add to fees. Internal shipping data is great.

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This Week in Supply Chain News (February 19 – 23)

Logistics Viewpoints

Infor, because of Infor Nexus transportation and visibility solution, has excellent data on global shipping. Bank of America uses their corporate dataset to track US retailers’ payments to transportation companies as a proxy for their orders to suppliers. rise in operating profit in constant currency terms.

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How international shipping can be improved in today’s global automotive supply chain

The Network Effect

Today I want to discuss international shipping management in the context of the new network platforms. . Visibility and timing once again take center stage related to international shipping. Popular INCO terms for international shipments include; FCA (free carrier), where the named place is the shipping location or export port.

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12 Freight Charges and Freight Fees: A Guide to Common Freight Shipping Costs, Charges, and Fees

Intelligent Audit

And they form the basis of the two most crucial shipping documents, says the Balance SMB. Here are some of the most common costs, charges, and fees shipping managers need to keep top of mind. Paying more for service during peak hours has become expiated within the shipping business and focuses on many advisory services in the industry.

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5 Things to Know Before Negotiating Ocean Shipping Contracts This Year

Talking Logistics

The 2018-19 contract season for ocean shipping is here, and it’s time to think about the best way to approach negotiations. Ocean Shipping Contracts: 5 Factors to Keep in Mind. Still, if you had ocean freight in 2016, the memory of the bankruptcy of the Hanjin shipping line may linger in your mind.

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Why You Need an International Freight Audit Software

Intelligent Audit

The complexity of the transportation and shipping market continues to complicate even the most basic of transport services. According to Grand View Research, “ The global transportation management systems market size was valued at USD 8.78 Global spending rates are often affected by domestic shipping rates and fees.