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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Freightos

JANUARY 12, 2017

International Air Freight Shipping: Definition. While 90% of everything is shipped by ocean, air connects the world faster, cutting China-US freight shipping time from 20-30 days by ocean to only 3 days by air cargo. International air freight and express freight shipments are not the same thing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 6, 2013

Package delivery or parcel delivery is the shipping of packages (parcels) or high value mail as single shipments. There are many different types of cargo that are moved in various types of ships. The ships types include: bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, refrigerated ships and roll on / roll off ships.

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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. As far as figuring out what carriers offer, that’s the real trick of modern shipping.

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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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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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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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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. At the heart of it all, an effective procurement strategy remains paramount.

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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? All the shipping companies were completely, let’s say, sold out. But I think it was definitely an interesting year.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Remanufacturing and refurbishing activities also may be included in the definition of reverse logistics.”. The manufacturing firm would then have to organize shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling or disposing the product. Integration Can Decrease Your Return Logistics Costs.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

8 Most Common Reasons Why You May Receive a Freight Claim Declination Letter. Make Your Life Easier With These 5 Freight Bidding Platforms. The Definitive Guide to Transportation Terminology to Stay on the Same Logistics Page. Freight Bill vs. Bill Of Lading: Knowing the Difference Is Key to Effective Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 24, 2017

Last year, the 2016 State of Logistics Report alluded to rising shipping volume, partially responsible for decreased overhead costs, as a driving force behind declining overhead costs across all modes of shipping. Less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping has been amid a capacity crunch. E-Commerce. A Mobile App. Route Optimization.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Shipping Zones article originally published by, and permission to publish here provide by Jake Rheude at redstagfulfillment.com. Carriers such as FedEx, UPS, and USPS use shipping zones to determine the shipping cost of a package. ECommerce businesses need to pay attention to shipping zones. Shipping Zone Definition.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

While there is a cost associated with EDI integration, it is definitely worth it. The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! Truth: It’s Well Worth the Cost. Truth: It Simplifies Your Business.

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Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 7, 2012

When I think of the definition of the word agility, I think of Gumby, pictured here. One of the largest issues for organizations to drive supply chain agility is the lack of a commonly held and well-understood definition. The other advice that I would give is get alignment on each supply chain definition. Defining Agility.

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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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Talking Logistics

MAY 23, 2018

“Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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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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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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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. You can see what reliable cross-border shipping looks like here.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight forwarders and shippers/BCO s are on a constant quest to have a better understanding of their ocean freight costs and ultimately have larger margins. Email Address. Plan effectively.

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Unleashed

JUNE 27, 2023

One wrong decision and freight costs can skyrocket, greatly impacting your profit margins. If you’re sending goods internationally, third-party freight forwarding services offer a frictionless solution. Here we explore what freight forwarders do, the benefits and risks of working with one, and how the freight forwarding process works.

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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. The agreement will help businesses that sell on Adobe’s platform offer free two-day shipping and other services, such as easy returns. You can watch the full spot here ; I won’t spoil the outcome for you.

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

So here are 10,000 words that prove, beyond any doubt, just how vast the global supply chain is: 1: Global ship traffic…from space. The ocean looks like a desolate place, until you see how active global shipping paths are. 2: The Life of a Shipping Container. Definitely worth a gander. 5: The History of US Shipping.

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20Cube Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Different perishable goods have different requirements for storage and handling, which makes things complicated for air freight transporters. While ULDs keep perishable goods safe during a flight, air freight is just one part of the supply chain. These considerations include: Preparing perishable goods for air freight shipment.

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Turvo

AUGUST 24, 2021

Today, the definition of supply chain resiliency has been changed in ways that have caused ripple effects. Getting a better shipping experience is easy with an optimized supply chain and a robust freight brokerage setup. There have been disruptions in the past, but nothing has ever shaken the chain the way this pandemic has.

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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. World trade is built on a foundation of global shipping. 90% of goods are imported and each imported product bears what you could call an offline shipping tax. First, some background.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. IDC also forecasts that by 2023, 30 percent of Asian enterprises will ship freight using a SaaS-enabled platform, resulting in improved efficiencies in load matching and reduced shipping costs.

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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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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The devil is definitely in the details. Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Companies like Sembcorp, Mitsui & Co.,

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

Help With Shipping Crisis (WSJ – sub. Online freight marketplace Freightos acquires Spain’s WebCargoNet (TechCrunch). ports and beyond, said shippers, importers and freight forwarders. bound cargo has been delayed at the point of origin, and cargo-laden Hanjin ships are unable to get into U.S. UPS Announces U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 31, 2022

The 2030 roadmap is targeting a reduction in CO2 emissions of 33% for scopes 1 and 2, and of 16% for scope 3, versus 2017 ( definition for scopes 1, 2, and 3 ). This control tower includes a supply chain design solution from Coupa that helps them reduce both freight costs and C02 emissions. There were also freight savings.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 11, 2019

A 2018 study found that free shipping was the number one feature for online shoppers. In addition, shipping costs are a major factor in shopping cart abandonment. Speed matters also: 25 percent stopped orders when shipping was too slow. Shipping times and methods are part of your third-party logistics operations.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2023

And while this definitely points to an industry making strides, a recent Procurious survey found that 75 percent of women in supply chain experience gender-based adversity. In contrast, the larger Amazon warehouses typically rely on delivery stations closer to customers for the final stage of shipping. billion.

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

However, it definitely appears the days are numbered for a single e-commerce fulfillment operation being a viable customer delivery experience solution for all of Canada. If you’re still shipping e-commerce for Canada out of one location in Canada or the United States you’re missing out on service and redundancy benefits.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

MAY 23, 2018

Freight spend is up 15% year over year and it is eating into the bottom line! Supply chain management leaders, especially in transportation, are under heavy fire from CFOs for the dramatic increases in freight spend that are eroding the profitability of shippers in every industry. Combating Rising Freight Costs with a TMS.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 8, 2012

If you do not want to start at the 3PL as a contact customer with a SLA/KPIs, you can ship your goods and become a public account. This SLA/KPI has to be negotiated and agreed upon by you and your 3PL partner.This negotiation time can take three (3) to Six (6) months. Later, as you grow and gain experience, you can become a contract account.

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