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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch. First, we take the carrier perspective and analyze which fuel efficiency measures are known about and implemented in the road freight sector. The situation is even worse for the smaller carriers making up most of the market.

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11 Best Practices to Ship Parcel Like a Pro

GlobalTranz

Instead of focusing on charging more to ship parcel, shippers should redevelop their processes to streamline shipping and reduce delays, as well as freight spend. Things go wrong, but freight or cargo insurance , often reserved for less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments, is available for parcels as well. Purchase Insurance.

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Who's Looking Out For the Interests of Freight Brokers?

DAT Solutions

There are many trade associations and organizations that represent carriers, but what about about freight brokers and 3PLs? TIA members also include freight forwarders, intermodal marketing companies, Non-Vessel Operating Common Carriers, and warehousing. Who looks out for their interests?

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7 Distribution Technology Trends Worth Discussing

GlobalTranz

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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9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management

GlobalTranz

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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Episode 88 - Educational Resources for Supply Chain Professionals

Freight Plus

Another thing Aborn is working on is an upcoming Webinar with Jill Clifford, Chris Peckham and Kyle MacNaught on all things chargeback. Click here to sign up for the Webinar on July 30th at 1 pm est. . Consulting Logistics youtube channel. ! How to understand chargebacks related to coronavirus and more importantly, how to fight them.

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Episode 88 - Educational Resources for Supply Chain Professionals

Freight Plus

Another thing Aborn is working on is an upcoming Webinar with Jill Clifford, Chris Peckham and Kyle MacNaught on all things chargeback. Click here to sign up for the Webinar on July 30th at 1 pm est. . Consulting Logistics youtube channel. ! How to understand chargebacks related to coronavirus and more importantly, how to fight them.