Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When shipping giant Maersk fell victim to NotPetya malware in 2017, the costs were estimated at between $200 and $300 million. Since the systems affected were controlling the flow of vessels and freight around the world, these can be classified as OT-level supervisory type systems.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 22, 2021

Shipping — oversized pallets and small parcels alike — continues to grow in complexity, and managing shipping loads can quickly morph into an expensive endeavor. Achieving that goal comes down to how effective one is with shipping contract negotiations. Therefore, transportation professionals need to get the best rates possible.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 19, 2020

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. . Logistics? ? .

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This is where filing freight claims come into play. If you are frequently involved with shipping goods over long distances, you might be faced with a situation when it becomes necessary to file a freight claim. In this situation, here are some important guidelines and tips about the process that you must know about: .

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Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Touchless fulfillment and shipping article, and permission to publish here, provided by Jenis Sheth. Supply chains all across the planet are discovering and rediscovering various solutions to make shipping and fulfilment touchless. There could also be different guidelines in place, depending on your location. Subscribe Here!

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. When to Choose LTL Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Transportation Management Challenges in E-Commerce Although e-commerce represents an excellent opportunity for shippers, it results in the creation of additional challenges in managing freight spend and moving products. This is regardless of whether freight consolidation was used or not. Faster shipping. Lowered freight spend.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The other 50% consists mostly of shipping containers carrying smaller consumer goods. Some logistics and shipping businesses have already prepared contingency plans in the event of a rail strike. According to a recent Bloomberg article , trains move about 28% of total U.S. They understand the serious nature of contingency planning.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 24, 2021

While Amazon has rolled out its own digital freight matching marketplace named Amazon Freight, the company is always looking at new opportunities in this area. The company has ordered more than 700 compressed natural gas class 6 and class 8 trucks so far, as it looks to introduce new sustainable solutions for freight transportation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

6 Shipping delays due to port congestion and shortage of containers, along with skyrocketing freight costs, were among other reasons for the company’s woes as it expects to close with an operating loss this financial year. BENEFITS OF HIGHLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAINS. This saves both time and money.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Carrier claims are a standard part of the shipping process, as they provide a way to respond to things that go wrong with shipments. Shippers need to understand what shipping claims are, when to file them fully, and to carry out an efficient method of filing them as part of standard operations. What Is a Shipping or Carrier Claim?

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 5, 2020

To effectively track each state’s progress in reopening and how freight is impacted, we will publish a market update for the coming weeks as the country eases out of lockdowns. . Increases in volumes started climbing this week steadily but still down 10-15% year-over-year according to Freight Waves’ Sonar indexes. .

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Freight Center

MARCH 3, 2021

Have you ever heard the phrase “specialized freight services” and wondered what in the world that meant? Basically, specialized freight is defined as any cargo that can’t be packaged and placed inside a basic truck trailer, including products that fall under regulatory guidelines or have specific shipping requirements.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 20, 2015

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? Freight Management will be a far easier task when you know how it all fits in the grand scheme of things. Such a plan will make sure you have better business opportunities in the long run. Be proactive.

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2020

This increase is a result of many states loosening or completely lifting virus guidelines for businesses. Currently, this has not made a substantial impact on the freight market, but we are seeing signs that the industry is beginning to recover. Outbound freight to New Jersey is almost non-existent. Southeast Logistics.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 18, 2016

As a result, carriers and suppliers are focusing on how value-added services, such as auditing, small package processing and delivery, and freight optimization, can reduce overall costs and shipping duration. Hours of Service Guidelines Are Evolving. Hours of service (HOS) guidelines are also changing for drivers.

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Shipchain

AUGUST 24, 2018

Additionally, with the passage of the MAP-21 Act (Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act), there were changes made in the hours of service guidelines that reduced the number of hours that could be driven by a trucker before he or she had to rest. How Blockchain and Trucking Are Made for Each Other.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2018

Lost labels and mislabelled freight result in delays, loss of customer confidence and damage to your business reputation. To combat the problem here’s a way to improve freight labeling for transport and logistics management. Lost labels and mislabelled freight are irritating. Mislabelled freight is also prone to damage.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Your goal should be to reduce landfill trash as much as possible while still keeping your product safe during shipping and handling. These might include paperboard boxes with air cushioning inside them rather than Styrofoam peanuts used around fragile items like electronics being shipped via UPS or FedEx. Efficient Transport.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 6, 2013

Do they follow DOE guidelines? Transportation Cost Drain #2 - Freight Rates. Freight rates are a direct line item cost and many companies have experienced rate increase in addition to surcharges. Transportation Cost Drain #4 - Supplier Shipping Terms. Freight terms are negotiable. Do you know their multiplier?

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NFI Industries

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

As in many areas of logistics, visibility during the ocean shipping process continues to be a challenge for both shippers and carriers alike. Shippers are constantly seeking new ways to gain more visibility into their supply chain to ensure on-time deliveries and meet cost guidelines.

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The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2015

Suppliers who ship either in truckload quantities or as part of a milk run may be requested to utilize future forecasted demand within their 830 authorizations to fill allotted space on the designated carrier. When there is a choice, the supplier should always ship the higher runner first.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 23, 2021

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? Air cargo charters offer many advantages over traditional commercial freight , but some of the more important ones are listed below: 1. Air shipping also offers high-level security because of the safety and control implemented for cargo flights.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

OTIF Logistics Scorecard Guidelines for Sam’s Club. OTIF scorecard guidelines for Sam’s Club differ slightly from those set by Walmart. Similar to Walmart’s OTIF guidelines, orders going into Sam’s Club grocery or perishable distribution centers (DCs) have a one-day window and are required to deliver on the Must Arrive by Date (MABD).

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Supply Chain Collaborator

AUGUST 30, 2018

Here are some guidelines to consider when you’re tasked with choosing a TMS solution to implement. Freight settlement capabilities. Parcel shipping support. Integrated freight management services. Ease of use. Security and support. Carrier contract/bid management. Risk management capabilities. Item visibility.

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QAD

MARCH 28, 2019

This measures the number of orders or order lines shipped on time and without backorders or shortages. This is calculated by dividing the total number shipped in full and on time by the total number scheduled. Unreimbursed Freight. Unreimbursed Freight. DIFOT (Delivery in Full by Line and/or Order). Forecast Accuracy.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2015

Shippers are required to communicate verified weights in a shipping document. Many have deployed cloud technology platforms to serve as an easy-to-use, transparent tool to facilitate bookings and shipping documentation. This will be a strategic advantage in the years ahead, with implications far beyond the IMO requirements.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 29, 2021

Saudi Arabia shipped 80 Metric tonnes of liquid oxygen to India and Portugal assured 20,000 litres of oxygen per week to India along with 5503 vials of Remdesvir. Next step was inbound transportation while tackling issues as limited and volatile freight capacity, time pressure and difficult ETAs.

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TMC

MAY 8, 2019

Leveraging TMC, our global logistics management provider, we brought in logistics experts to sit on-site with our team, evaluate the situation, and work with us to establish freight processes and controls to help drive down logistics costs, while also improving service to customers. Send rebooking advice to our Freight Forwarder.

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20Cube Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

As soon as they are shipped, one can have control over what happens to it. For example, Pallets are used across the world, but few countries like the EU have stringent guidelines when it comes to phytosanitary measures. . Packaging in international logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Self-driving vehicles are being tested throughout the world, with technology companies focused on bringing greater efficiency and profitability to the freight business. Autonomous Vehicles and the Freight Business. Humans are still needed in many facets of freight, not the least of which is pick-up, delivery, and last-mile operations.

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Intelligent Audit

JULY 27, 2021

Communicate with vendors and team members to ensure goals, processes, and guidelines remain intact. Embrace tools for marketing and selling to a digital market to make shipping and tracking easier. Transportation auditing and innovative tools and apps can help ensure market trends are closely followed and monitored.

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Promptus LLC

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Explore The New Criteria and How It May Affect Your Business In the shipping industry, there are many policies and governing agencies in place to help streamline efficiency among players […]. The post Understanding the New C-TPAT Guidelines appeared first on Promptus, LLC.

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Freight Plus

JULY 24, 2020

In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. Jill’s immense knowledge gives her a great advantage when explaining anything you could need in the shipping industry. Jill Clifford, the president of Aborn and Co. runs a whiteboard series for Aborn & Co.

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Supply Chain Movement

OCTOBER 14, 2015

New for 2016: Hear exclusive first hand feedback from the Pharma Ocean Freight Working Group Forum- the 2015 Initiative aiming to create best practices for reefer handling. Exclusive insight from a shipping line (OOCL) – discuss liability, risk management and communication pathsto set you up for ocean freight success.

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Freightos

JUNE 6, 2016

Is The Freight Industry Ready For SOLAS? In the run up to the July 1, 2016 requirement that there must now be a verification of the gross mass of packed containers, Freightos research has determined that only one third (36%) of FCL freight quotes are still being saved with a weight. Analysis: How Bad Is It?

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Freight Plus

JULY 24, 2020

In these videos we see Jill in front of a whiteboard essentially deep diving into all things shipping and logistics. Jill’s immense knowledge gives her a great advantage when explaining anything you could need in the shipping industry. Jill Clifford, the president of Aborn and Co. runs a whiteboard series for Aborn & Co.

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