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Less Than Truckload Shipping Trends to Wrap Up 2018

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Transportation is the largest sector of the economy, making up 8.9 percent gross domestic product (GDP), reports the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Shipping rates will continue to soar, and demand for more capacity will push the stretched industry to its breaking point, says Michael Angell of Freight Waves.

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[PODCAST] How Shippers Can Compete Against Rising Transportation Costs & Competition Using Data

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In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : Hannah address one the biggest issues shippers face today: rising transportation costs. Listen to “How Shippers Can Compete Against Rising Transportation Costs & Competition Using Data” on Spreaker. Download eBook. Download eBook.

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Transporting Cars !

Supply Chain Game Changer

GET our EBOOK HERE. Transporting cars article and permission to publish here provided by Saaed Darwish. The auto transport industry provides a very important service. For example, if you live in Alberta and need your vehicle sent to a family member or new home in Quebec, a car transport company will handle this for you.

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[PODCAST] Transportation Tech & Data is Bringing Shippers & Truckers Together in the Quest for “Shipper of Choice”

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In this “The Freight Project Podcast” episode you’ll hear : Why using transportation tech to get data allows shippers to treat drivers better & become “Shipper of Choice.” Transportation Tech Resources for Download. Big Data In The Supply Chain & Transportation Industry. Download eBook.

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5 Ways a 3PL Provider Can Transform Your Supply Chain

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That’s where the 4PL or managed transportation relationship comes into play. Under a managed transportation relationship, a company partially or fully outsources its logistics and transportation functions, including managing other 3PLs. However, the 3PL provider is often seen as transactionally focused. Technology.

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The Top 5 Transportation Management Blogs of 2016 …So Far

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Today's post will cover the top 5 Transportation Management blogs from 2016 so far. Top Transportation Management Blogs from the First Half of 2016 So Far. The transportation management blogs category most top viewed blog posts from the first half of 2016 included several elements of the transportation management.

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7 Ways Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Shortages in 2021

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Much of the world is clamoring for finished products from their usual suppliers; but dwindling cargo space, skyrocketing transportation costs, and component delays make it difficult to keep shelves stocked. Download our ebook for practical guidance: 8 Winning Strategies for Managing Supply Shortages. Knowledge is power. ?