Freightos

APRIL 24, 2018

Freight Visibility and Control: Introducing the Freightos Baltic Index (FBX). The underlying premise dates back further, even for freight. By 1985, the Baltic Exchange published its first daily dry bulk freight index. A New Freight Index. By Zvi Schreiber, CEO, Freightos. The Age of the Index.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding.”. It includes brokerages and freight forwarders, but there comes a point at which simply outsourcing to a single 3PL or even several 3PLs grows too complex to handle.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America Ports and logistics operator DP World recently opened a freight forwarding hub in Mexico City to support rising demand for cross-border logistics services between Mexico and the U.S. Cross-border freight volumes hit record highs in early 2025, with Mexico exports to the U.S.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 12, 2018

Poor visibility in freight allocation is a leading reason shippers experience difficulty in managing freight, and this problem is evidence of a disconnect between the person managing freight and company stakeholders. Yesteryear, freight allocation was simpler. Download Here. New Series.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 24, 2017

Achieving end-to-end supply chain visibility has always been (and remains) a top priority for companies, but over the past few years, the spotlight has been on a particular segment of the process: achieving real-time freight visibility. How does freight visibility impact OTIF? What’s driving this demand?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

I have long argued that companies need to expand their definition of supply chain visibility. Read more Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? The post Who Is Actually Hauling Your Freight? It goes well beyond tracking shipments, orders, inventory, and assets in motion. Another Supply Chain Visibility Blind Spot).

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. They’re coming.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

The consistent job growth has sustained consumer-driven freight demand, crucial for the rail industry, but signs of a cooling labor market warrant cautious optimism. This ongoing contraction poses challenges for the rail freight industry, especially given the significant share of rail carloads linked to manufacturing outputs.

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Turvo

AUGUST 10, 2021

Often part of a more extensive supply chain management (SCM) system, a TMS helps companies stay compliant and log the proper documentation involved in the complicated processes of freight movement and fulfillment. Moreover, it streamlines shipment procedures intending to ensure timely deliveries of freight and materials.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

In this series, we will first talk about how EDI in transportation works and what it is, covering the history of EDI in transportation, the definition, how it works technically, and then some common EDI codes used within the transportation industry. What is Electronic Data Interchange? How does Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Work?

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ToolsGroup

FEBRUARY 7, 2021

I think it’s more that the idea of sourcing and how to buffer certain inventory will be definitely more localized. So this is definitely something from the supply side, what is the takeaway? Even when you look at the numbers, it’s 95% more sustainable and it’s halfway cheaper than using air freight logistics.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Cerasis is by legal definition a freight broker. Although our claim to fame is our web based TMS freight rating technology, the Cerasis Rater , which includes a technology suite of products and integrated managed transportation services , it is in our interest to understand the future of freight and how we as freight brokers fit in.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I found a very detailed definition on the Texas Department of Public safety website. But what exactly is cargo theft? Basically, when cargo is stolen, either by an individual or as part of a larger organized crime syndicate, it is cargo theft.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement by LSCMS Shippers’ Council Container shipping procurement faces a multitude of challenges shaped by global events, industry shifts, environmental mandates, and technological advancements. To thrive in this ever-evolving landscape, shippers must embrace a flexible and responsive approach.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 19, 2025

Duncon Angrove, Chief Executive Officer, Blue Yonder What became quite clear over the course of the week was more evidence that the elephant is definitely still in the room, and ICON demonstrated that the rationale for supply chain modernization isnt about a solution provider just trying to sell wares.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Jeff is the CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide , the oldest privately-held freight brokerage in North America, specializing in notoriously complicated freight, like temperature-controlled, oversized, and high-value, high-security shipments. Jeff Tucker and Joe Lynch discuss the Breakbulk Americas conference. About Jeff Tucker.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

As consumer spending fell, the days of escalating ocean freight and extreme shipping variability eased this year. Challenges Traditional definitions of supply chain excellence focus myopically on cost but are too slow in making decisions in inflationary periods. The ride is uphill, but the visibility is low. What is normalcy?

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LSCMS

DECEMBER 15, 2023

LeMaster highlighted the variety of subcommittees within the council, including those focusing on digitalisation, ocean procurement, and air freight procurement, all working collaboratively to share best practices and spearhead change. The infographic and playbook document outlines were presented, with the sub-committee inviting comment.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 10, 2021

The EDI Vans lack multi-tier process canonical (agreed multi-party definitions). We cannot confuse data sharing with the process definition. SAP Ariba started as an indirect procurement network and lagged the market in developing multi-tier process definition.) Authoritative Identifiers and Use of Standards.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

As freight truck utilization continues to fall from pandemic-era capacity, more small carriers are giving up for-hire authority as equipment and other carrier costs remain higher at the start of 2023. This could be a slow, messy year for freight. There was also a notable increase in the theft of shipments of tools and toys.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. By definition, it refers to the handling of care used when moving products in which the movers or shippers literally wear white gloves to protect the product. In logistics, not all shipments are equal.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2021

I like the simplicity and clarity of Informatica’s definition of data quality: Data quality refers to the overall utility of a dataset(s) as a function of its ability to be easily processed and analyzed for other uses. So, what is quality data? What makes good data go bad? And what can you do to stop it before it’s too late?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 7, 2024

As freight transportation costs continue to rise year-on-year, manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and any other organisations that are part of a supply chain must think smarter about pushing down the cost of moving goods from A to B. Many companies use air freight more for reliability than speed.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Intro to Incoterms® 2020 “The Incoterms® rules were first introduced by the International Chamber of Commerce in 1936 to establish commonly accepted definitions and rules related to the delivery of goods between trading partners worldwide.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 31, 2022

Before I get into the software itself, it is useful to start with something of a definition of the supply chain management process itself prior to moving on to the solutions that support it. A compact definition is especially useful in this case, as supply chain planning software comes in so many guises and has so many functions.

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TransAudit

MAY 27, 2025

In 2025, chemical companies face heightened challenges in freight management due to increased regulatory complexities, volatile trade policies, and rising operational costs. Despite advancements in logistics technologies, many firms continue to overpay on freight, impacting their bottom line.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Harnessing cloud-based software to automate freight pricing. It was clear from the speakers that by and large, air freight technology and signs of innovation already here. The E-commerce Influence On Air Freight. Disruption in supply chain and freight forwarding creates uncertainty when dealing with companies inventories.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The definitions are confusing because the space is so dynamic and ever-changing. Freight Payment / Claims Auditing. Non-asset based – companies that don’t own assets like brokerages, service providers, etc. these companies tend to invest in technology. Asset light – companies with assets and brokerage capabilities. Vendor Management.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 8, 2014

Previously, we had a definition that did not truly reflect what the customer was asking for (example was case fill rates versus perfect order fill rates). I have come across customer service metrics and fulfillment metrics that overstate performance. It measures if the end-to-end machine (the supply chain) is operating the way we need it to.

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Supply Chain Shaman

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The industry does not have a definition. The problem is that the acceptance of lanes by the carriers does not force the carrier to accept the freight when tendered. If the carrier does not accept the freight, the manufacturer loses time in moving the freight and is often forced to go to the open market to source freight.

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? By definition blockchain is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a peer-to-peer network. Walmart shows us that were moving towards transparent freight operations in other sectors too.

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DELMIA Quintiq

AUGUST 15, 2023

With its environmental advantages, rail is answering the call in addressing challenges of sustainability, mass passenger transit and freight mobility. There is no doubt that the rail freight industry offers a sustainable alternative to highway transport, with a single freight train able to move the equivalent of over one hundred trucks.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Vendor Management for Inbound Freight Management. Vendor compliance and management of inbound freight are also essential to positive returns on an LTL-based TMS. Shipment consolidation is the natural precursor, and by some definitions, the natural companion to LTL shipping. Freight Estimate Optimization. E-Commerce.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. The process runs continuously behind the scenes to eliminate added inbound freight at the brick-and-mortar location. Of course, customers may opt to complete a return in-person.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Watching the commercial definitely made me feel nostalgic for the good old days of 80’s cartoon mascots. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), almost 75 percent of all freight is transported by truck. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn The post EDI Integration For Shippers: 6 Myths Busted with the Real Truths appeared first on Freight Logistics Company | Cerasis. Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost.

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Freightos

MAY 31, 2022

This is an exciting milestone that accelerates our vision of a digital platform that modernizes international freight and improves global trade. I assumed, after all, that freight carriers would publish APIs simply because they wanted to fill their vessels efficiently. The official announcement is here. First, some background.

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