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The Approach to Effective Freight Procurement

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

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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Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding Using Tech with Lionel van der Walt

The Logistics of Logistics

Lionel van der Walt and Joe Lynch discuss revolutionizing freight forwarding using tech, which is exactly what Raft.ai About Raft Raft is the intelligent logistics platform that’s rewriting the technology playbook for freight forwarders and customs brokers in the automation era.

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Why Containerised Freight Shipping is Daunting for SMEs

Logistics Bureau

However, freight shipping is the one activity that presents significant barriers to overseas-market entry, as you may have discovered if your business is starting to look across international borders for its next step in expansion. Container Shipping Can be Tough for SMEs. Challenge #1: High Costs and Confusing Pricing.

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LTL to Intermodal Shipping: How to Find and Eliminate Freight Spend Black Swans

GlobalTranz

For freight, managing black swan events, like risk mitigation , means finding problems that are on the verge of causing disruption and taking advantage of resources to minimize their impact. For shippers, this means finding a way to handle changes in inventory and replenishment, as well as managing outbound freight and reverse logistics.

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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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How Air Freight Ships Temperature-Controlled Goods

20Cube Logistics

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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Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Ocean Risk Management part 2: Navigating Global Shipping Alliance The shipping industry continues to evolve. In this article, we explore the pros and cons of the alliance model in the shipping industry, compare the solo strategy versus alliance strategy, and provide tips on how shippers can prepare for market swings.