Bulk Connection

MAY 7, 2020

It’s why transporting liquid freight is so critical to today’s supply chains. The paint on the wall, the condiments in the fridge, the adhesive under the carpet…just about everything you can see began inside a liquid bulk tank trailer. But the process is drastically different than moving cartons in a dry van.

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Freightos

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A Freightos survey of 300+ companies sheds light on how importers have been navigating supply chain disruptions. You might not think about shipping containers and ocean freight when you click “buy” on your Amazon order, but there’s a direct connection between the two. What’s changed in a year?

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 24, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. If you work in the heavy equipment industry, there comes a time when you might need to ship large machinery. Heavy machinery shipping companies work professionally to ensure that your cargo is safe and gets to its destination on time. Understand Different Shipping Methods.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 5, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Shipping Damage article and permission to publish here provided by excelsior.ph. Shipping damage can cost any business owner a significant loss in annual gross sales. Reminders for Shipping Your Products. To first step for preventing shipping damage is setting a set of goals.

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PLS Logistics

MAY 7, 2021

More companies outsource their logistics operations or even the entire supply chain to logistics companies. Once you’ve decided to use logistics services for your business transportation needs, the next step is to choose a freight shipping company.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

E-commerce value will exceed $4 trillion by 2025, and demand for e-commerce requires seamless integration between traditional shipping practices and an e-commerce shipping plan. Its global nature makes conventional shipping strategies inefficient and utterly unworkable. Access to multi-modal shipping and drop shipping options.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 2, 2022

Understanding freight or trucking rates is vital in your supply chain. Because we still see many companies suffer the consequences of using the wrong freight rate. Related articles on this topic have appeared throughout our website, check them out: Freight Benchmarking: What Is It?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 6, 2021

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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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Whether it’s really cold or hotter than the hinges, temperature-controlled shipping plays a vital role in the supply chain. As the winter months carry on and the spring harvest season is on the horizon, now is a good time to stay ahead of the game when it comes to temperature-controlled shipping.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint by taking a deeper look at their supply chain, including product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. However, supply chain sustainability can go well beyond these initiatives.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. If you are a product manufacturer, you know all too well the perils of shipping products from your factory or warehouse to a DC or retailer. Inside the Box.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 13, 2021

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Right shipping boxes article and permission to publish here provided by Dan Martin. Choosing the right kind of shipping boxes may be more complicated than you think. These boxes should be able to withhold the external factors during shipping. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Turvo

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Managers of freight carrier networks and supply chains have a lot to keep tabs on with day-to-day operations in the supply chain ecosystem. A robust platform optimized and designed for adaptability will provide the best framework for supply chain processes.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 9, 2018

E-Commerce requires intense coordination between supply chains and an understanding of how to achieve maximum efficiency in all modes of transportation, explains BigCommerce.com. As a result, it is important for shippers to understand the top challenges in OTR e-commerce lanes and how to achieve lasting success.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Mars has been on a journey to transform their digital supply chain. In 2019, Will Beery was appointed the vice president and tasked with leading the company’s global digital supply chain transformation. Mars’s Digital Transformation Mr. Beery started by asking, “what does a digital supply chain mean for us?”

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Advancements within shipping analytics platforms, including artificial intelligence, parcel and freight analytics , data management, and machine learning, are reshaping the supply chain. Supply chains can appear simple compared to other parts of a business, even though they are not.

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Ware2Go

JUNE 20, 2023

See the latest insights on ocean freight rates and other trends that fast-growing businesses should know about to plan for 2023 peak season. In this article: Ocean Freight: Key Stats & Industry News Ocean Freight Shipping: What to Watch For In 2023 Freight Shipping From China & Alternatives What Are The Current Ocean Freight Rates?

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? 2020 Was A Year Of Supply Chain Disruption.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 15, 2018

For shippers, the best way to handle the e-commerce logistics surge lies in e-commerce freight consolidation and deconsolidation. E-Commerce Growth Is Incompatible With Stagnate Freight Shipping Strategies E-commerce growth can boggle the mind. Faster delivery and decreased freight spend. Get your free white paper.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. In this article, we will show you how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and eco-friendly. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Green Suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Disruption has been the name of the game for more than a year as supply chain leaders have been dealing with changing buyer behaviors, inventory management challenges, labor shortages, weather and pandemic-related uncertainty, cyber security threats and capacity constraints that continue to create significant supply chain volatility.

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Freight Plus

JUNE 26, 2023

LTL (Less-than-Truckload) shipping has gained significant popularity in the logistics industry, offering cost-effective transportation solutions for businesses of all sizes. Like any shipping method, LTL shipping comes with its own set of challenges.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Causes of Stock Loss Sources of stock loss can include: Incorrect part movement Scrap with parts being dropped and damaged Shipping inaccuracy from warehouses and suppliers Manual mistakes in the processes Supplier performance Inaccurate forecasting Split shipments can also cause issues. Many avoidable examples are process related.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 28, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain. We will also feature our top white papers of the year, Talking Freight. Learn more now.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is in the midst of a boom. The state of LTL freight offers a grand opportunity to overcome the significant obstacles created through economic growth, e-commerce, and global markets. Expected increases in LTL freight costs. Driver turnover and how LTL can reduce it. Trends affecting LTL.

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Intelligent Audit

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Shippers have a lot to focus on to ensure that they provide good customer service through timely, quality deliveries while reducing shipping spend. Meeting these goals takes strategic shipping optimization that carefully weighs customer experience with company needs and goals. What Is Parcel or Freight Shipping Invoice Auditing?

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

With so many different ways to ship freight, how do you know which method is the best? Look no further, we’ve simplified the search for the right shipping method for your cargo. or more), but you don’t need an entire freight truck, LTL shipping is the way to go. Intermodal Rail Freight. Air Freight.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 26, 2015

Are you up-to-date with the latest events in freight shipping and logistics? As you know, the atmosphere for freight brokers is only getting more competitive. Staying current in the world of shipping and freight also takes strong networking and communication. 7 of the Best Freight Shipping Events to Attend in 2015.

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Freight Center

MAY 18, 2021

In this tight freight market, it can seem daunting to be efficient, streamline the process and find the best freight rates and proper solutions for your freight strategy. But there are steps you can take to optimize your supply chain to get the most out of your shipping budget.

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MercuryGate

APRIL 7, 2022

transportation, shipping, and logistics often get ranked as one of the most risk-prone of all industries. Supply chain integration makes it easier to focus on logistics compliance throughout the entire network.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 29, 2020

Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. Do You Have Hidden Freight Costs? Ocean freight article and permission to publish here provided by Katherine Barrios at xeneta.com. Freight costs are considered by many forwarders and shippers to be a major part of their total shipment cost. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Freight Center

DECEMBER 22, 2020

With all the surprises, curveballs, and challenges we’ve all faced, supply chains of all sizes were tested more than they ever were in recent years. But, even with the unpredictability variable always at play, there are ways you can prepare for a better shipping year ahead. 2020 has been a year none of us will ever forget.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Peak season for ocean freight shipping is underway. That can make it difficult to meet your delivery times unless you take proactive steps now to minimize the risk in your supply chain. At these times of the year, you should see less risk to your standard ocean shipping strategy. Yellow: Space is getting tighter.

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Freight Center

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

There’s one question every shipper, manager of a supply chain or small business owner asks during the shipping process. That question sounds something like: “How much is this going to cost?”.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 19, 2018

The use of full truckload shipping is rising in popularity, resulting from its lower cost as compared to less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. Unfortunately, the use of full truckload shipments and expenditures have hit an all-time high, reports Kate Patrick of Supply Chain Dive. Download eBook.

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

OCTOBER 28, 2021

In a fast-moving world which has been shaken by a global pandemic, ongoing geopolitical challenges, and an untold capacity shortage, shippers are trying hard to stay on top of the game keeping their supply chains moving without sacrificing on their delivery promises.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”. The truth is that finding a great freight forwarder is actually rather easy. Here are nine items to look for when searching for the best freight forwarder for your company: Research, Research, Research. Modes of Transportation. Reputation.

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