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New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. July 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)? MORE
Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. Cassidy of JOC.com, overall freight shipping rates are decreasing. Dimensional pricing is replacing the old and ticketed Freight classification system. According to Loretta Chao of the Wall Street Journal, customers are willing to pay an average of 15 percent more for faster shipping. MORE
Kewill’s announcement that it has partnered with INTTRA to develop the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement garnered coverage from ship-technology.com , The Journal of Commerce , Bulk Transporter , Hellenic Shipping News , and Material Handling & Logistics. MORE
Jeff Tucker 's guest column in yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards , in freight logistics today. Jeff also highlighted the contribution of freight brokers to the efficient movement of cargo. MORE
As shippers and 3pls have become more strict in their auditing of freight invoices to catch errors, carriers and brokers are focusing on eliminating billing mistakes that cause delays in payments and rework that compresses their profit margins. The post Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) – Automating cash flow, part 3: cleaning invoices to prevent delays appeared first on Tailwind Transportation Software. Blog Business Insights Freight Broker Trucking MORE
We are excited to launch Tailwind Enterprise for agile trucking companies and freight brokerages that need a system robust and flexible enough to manage their entire business, and allow for adjustments to their business model in the months and years ahead,” said Murray Pratt, president and chief executive of Tailwind Transportation Software… Read the Full Article at: [link]. Blog Current Events Freight Broker Trucking MORE
UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce. What Happened With UPS Freight and the Teamsters Union? UPS Freight makes up 6.9 MORE
“ Trucker Tools , a provider of shipment visibility, carrier capacity management and predictive freight-matching applications, announced that Tailwind Transportation Software has integrated its Smart Capacity platform into the Pro and Enterprise TMS subscription tiers of Tailwind. Tailwind Transportation Software deploys a web-based TMS platform available by monthly subscription for freight brokers and small fleets. “We Blog Current Events Freight Broker Press Releases MORE
So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Journal of Commerce (U.S) Journal of Commerce (5 a month). American Journal of Transportation. MORE
This year is off to an a typical start as the freight market and the international economy braces for the full impact of the coronavirus. . However, the freight market outlook , at least to start Q2, is brighter than other sectors of the domestic economy. . We are seeing several-year highs in freight volume. According to data gathered from Freight Waves SONAR , outbound tender volumes increased at a record pace. . MORE
Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. Freight Marketplaces : Cargomatic is a prime example of the rebirth of freight marketplaces. Wall Street Journal ]. Freight Insights General MORE
But the South Carolina freight market has already gotten a boost thanks to the expansion, and the industrial boom has been evident on DAT Load Boards. MORE
The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market have resulted in low freight rates that are expected to remain low¹. MORE
If you don’t want to click through, you can subscribe to our weekly roundup or visit our own COVID-19 update page , which includes expert tips for managing freight during the crisis alongside the latest developments in logistics. Freight Insights Logistics Technology MORE
Commercial Carrier Journal – ccjdigital.com. Journal of Commerce – joc.com. Freight Saving Tips – freightsavingstips.com. Freight Dawg – freightdawg.com. Below is a list of useful logistics websites. There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Logistics Websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com. Air Cargo – How it Works - air-cargo-how-it-works.blogspot.com/. American Shipper – americanshippers.com. MORE
The freight capacity crunch has dominated supply chain and logistics since 2014, and many shippers fear it will arrive sooner than many experts believe. The Freight Capacity Crunch Has Not Yet Reared Its Head. The freight capacity crunch remains an object of speculation in among logistics providers and shippers. As explained by the Journal of Commerce (JOC), consumers are indeed spending more, but they are spending money on travel, health care and data plans. MORE
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly? MORE
Kewill’s announcement that it has partnered with INTTRA to develop the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement garnered coverage from ship-technology.com , The Journal of Commerce , Bulk Transporter , Hellenic Shipping News , and Material Handling & Logistics. MORE
Spot Market Stays Strong: September DAT Freight Index. Teamsters Make History With First Ever Organizing Victory at FedEx Freight. economy boosts freight (Reuters). As you read this, I’ll be 30,000+ feet over the Atlantic, heading home from Frankfurt. MORE
New England Motor Freight (NEMF), the 19th-largest LTL carrier in the U.S., Cassidy, Senior Editor at the Journal of Commerce, real reasons.read More. Capacity Crunch Freight LTLfiled for bankruptcy on February 11. The filing opens Pandora’s Box to LTL carriers. MORE
Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters). MORE
Tailwind has launched a web-based trucking software and freight broker software, to further build on its enterprise-grade transportation management systems (TMS) for smaller companies. The post Commercial Carrier Journal: Tailwind launches web-based trucking, broker TMS software appeared first on Tailwind Transportation Software. Blog Current Events Freight Broker Trucking MORE
But, the capacity crunch may have a major impact on the freight driver shortage and vice versa. The Freight Driver Shortage IS BAD and Getting Worse. Since 2005, the freight driver shortage has grown from 20,000 unfilled positions to 70,000, and some reports suggest the shortage may worsen to more than 170,000 vacancies by 2025. However, shippers need to continue working to help the freight driver shortage. Freight MORE
Freight & Sustainability Resources Green Is the New Black: Why Green Manufacturing & Sustainability Matter Read the Blog Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability Read.read More. MORE
This excerpt from the Journal of Commerce’s Berth Productivity: The Trends, Outlook and Market Forces Impacting Ship Turnaround Times report (July 2014) summarizes the challenge nicely: If there’s an issue in the container shipping world that’s hotter than port productivity, I’m not aware of it. Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Transportation Management American Association of Port Authorities JOC Journal of Commerce port productivity West Coast ports MORE
The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight. MORE
DAT’s Accelerated Freight Matching Launches with New Load Board App for Carriers and Paperless Onboarding Service for Brokers. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. October Air Freight Demand Up 8.2% – Fastest Growth in 18 Months (IATA). MORE
Freight Saving Tips is a great website run by George Muha a supply chain and logistics innovator. The Journal of Commerce has been covering the logistics business since 1827! I have listed the best logistics websites for 2013. I subscribe to each of these websites and I consistently steal ideas gain knowledge and inspiration from each one of them. Below is a link to the specific logistics website, along with a brief summary. MORE
Ted Prince, a columnist for The Journal of Commerce, talks about this struggle from the perspective of rail intermodal operators*. Rail freight and freight forwarding companies need to ask themselves the following questions: Can you maximize the efficiency of your operations? MORE
Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . It is rare today to read the Wall Street Journal or listen to an earnings call without hearing about the impact of rising transportation costs. MORE
Freight carrier invoice auditing is a term that shippers understand and have applied in the past. Unfortunately, the rate of billing errors in carrier invoices is significant, notes David Biederman of the Journal of Commerce. Freight Freight Accounting Freight Carrier Invoice Auditing MORE
req’d) How Blockchain Could Benefit Levi’s Worker Well-Being Initiative (Sourcing Journal) Companies Plan for Tariffs, More Paperwork in Case of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit (WSJ – sub. Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers. MORE
Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% Oil Soars Above $106 to 15-Month High ( Wall Street Journal ). The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2 MORE
Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible. Fortunately, shippers who take the time to understanding such contributing factors and best practices can proactively manage full truckload freight. MORE
The Journal of Commerce recently published an incisive piece detailing how US policy changes are boosting freight payment solution companies. Alan Field interviewed UltraShip’s Anthony Vitiello on the dynamics at play and how providers of freight payment and audit solutions – like the Freight Payment and Audit module of UltraShipTMS – are rising to the challenge. MORE
The Problem: Shippers Using LTL-Exclusive Shipping Have Minimal, If Any, Profitability in Freight Spend Shippers have been bartered with the topic of LTL shipping for years, including how to make better use of it, reduce freight spend and leverage technology. Unfortunately, the surrounding LTL shipping has resulted in an unusual problem; shippers are turning to LTL-exclusive shipments, which can significantly drive up freight spend. Freight Full Truckload MORE
DAT Solutions
JULY 30, 2015
Jeff Tucker 's guest column in yesterday's Wall Street Journal pointed to the pivotal role of technology, including DAT Load Boards , in freight logistics today. Jeff also highlighted the contribution of freight brokers to the efficient movement of cargo.
Cerasis
DECEMBER 6, 2019
Freight & Sustainability Resources Green Is the New Black: Why Green Manufacturing & Sustainability Matter Read the Blog Easier than reducing carbon footprint – 5 Steps to make a dent in the Huge and Hidden Cost of CPG Sustainability Read.read More.
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Cerasis
APRIL 10, 2018
Small and mid-sized shippers face many challenges in full truckload freight management. Different carriers charge different rates, which reflect the relative trucking activity of a destination, and freight management requires navigating a complex system of drivers, trucks, and trailer types, while trying to get the best deal possible. Fortunately, shippers who take the time to understanding such contributing factors and best practices can proactively manage full truckload freight.
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 13, 2018
Companies across all industries are dealing with rising transportation costs and a key question many CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain executives are asking is, “What can we do to better manage and control our freight spend in today’s market?” Rising Freight Spend . It is rare today to read the Wall Street Journal or listen to an earnings call without hearing about the impact of rising transportation costs.
Cerasis
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Freight carrier invoice auditing is a term that shippers understand and have applied in the past. Unfortunately, the rate of billing errors in carrier invoices is significant, notes David Biederman of the Journal of Commerce. Freight Freight Accounting Freight Carrier Invoice Auditing
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 9, 2018
More than a year into a freight capacity crisis that shows little sign of weakening, it’s time for all parties involved in logistics and freight transportation to meet this issue head on. Freight Capacity Crisis: How Did We Get Here So Quickly?
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Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
The current outlook for the rail freight industry is, at best, mixed. Where rail freight once was the price-competitive transport mode of choice, low fuel prices and increased availability of trucks in the spot market have resulted in low freight rates that are expected to remain low¹.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 23, 2015
This excerpt from the Journal of Commerce’s Berth Productivity: The Trends, Outlook and Market Forces Impacting Ship Turnaround Times report (July 2014) summarizes the challenge nicely: If there’s an issue in the container shipping world that’s hotter than port productivity, I’m not aware of it. Supply Chain & Logistics Trends Transportation Management American Association of Port Authorities JOC Journal of Commerce port productivity West Coast ports
Cerasis
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
UPS Freight, has started to empty its network of freight and is refusing inbound shipments with delivery dates after November 8, 2018, reports William B. Cassidy of the Journal of Commerce. What Happened With UPS Freight and the Teamsters Union? UPS Freight makes up 6.9
The Logistics of Logistics
DECEMBER 27, 2012
Freight Saving Tips is a great website run by George Muha a supply chain and logistics innovator. The Journal of Commerce has been covering the logistics business since 1827! I have listed the best logistics websites for 2013. I subscribe to each of these websites and I consistently steal ideas gain knowledge and inspiration from each one of them. Below is a link to the specific logistics website, along with a brief summary.
Freightos
APRIL 2, 2020
If you don’t want to click through, you can subscribe to our weekly roundup or visit our own COVID-19 update page , which includes expert tips for managing freight during the crisis alongside the latest developments in logistics. Freight Insights Logistics Technology
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Supply Chain Collaborator
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
The Journal of Commerce recently published an incisive piece detailing how US policy changes are boosting freight payment solution companies. Alan Field interviewed UltraShip’s Anthony Vitiello on the dynamics at play and how providers of freight payment and audit solutions – like the Freight Payment and Audit module of UltraShipTMS – are rising to the challenge.
DAT Solutions
JUNE 26, 2016
But the South Carolina freight market has already gotten a boost thanks to the expansion, and the industrial boom has been evident on DAT Load Boards.
Cerasis
JUNE 14, 2018
The Problem: Shippers Using LTL-Exclusive Shipping Have Minimal, If Any, Profitability in Freight Spend Shippers have been bartered with the topic of LTL shipping for years, including how to make better use of it, reduce freight spend and leverage technology. Unfortunately, the surrounding LTL shipping has resulted in an unusual problem; shippers are turning to LTL-exclusive shipments, which can significantly drive up freight spend. Freight Full Truckload
DELMIA Quintiq
AUGUST 11, 2015
Ted Prince, a columnist for The Journal of Commerce, talks about this struggle from the perspective of rail intermodal operators*. Rail freight and freight forwarding companies need to ask themselves the following questions: Can you maximize the efficiency of your operations?
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Cerasis
MAY 19, 2016
Understanding how less-than-truckload (LTL) freight shipping rates are calculated is critical to surviving and thriving in logistics. Cassidy of JOC.com, overall freight shipping rates are decreasing. Dimensional pricing is replacing the old and ticketed Freight classification system. According to Loretta Chao of the Wall Street Journal, customers are willing to pay an average of 15 percent more for faster shipping.
Tailwind
JANUARY 9, 2019
“ Trucker Tools , a provider of shipment visibility, carrier capacity management and predictive freight-matching applications, announced that Tailwind Transportation Software has integrated its Smart Capacity platform into the Pro and Enterprise TMS subscription tiers of Tailwind. Tailwind Transportation Software deploys a web-based TMS platform available by monthly subscription for freight brokers and small fleets. “We Blog Current Events Freight Broker Press Releases
Cerasis
MARCH 17, 2017
But, the capacity crunch may have a major impact on the freight driver shortage and vice versa. The Freight Driver Shortage IS BAD and Getting Worse. Since 2005, the freight driver shortage has grown from 20,000 unfilled positions to 70,000, and some reports suggest the shortage may worsen to more than 170,000 vacancies by 2025. However, shippers need to continue working to help the freight driver shortage. Freight
BluJay Solutions
MAY 18, 2016
Kewill’s announcement that it has partnered with INTTRA to develop the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement garnered coverage from ship-technology.com , The Journal of Commerce , Bulk Transporter , Hellenic Shipping News , and Material Handling & Logistics.
Tailwind
MARCH 19, 2018
We are excited to launch Tailwind Enterprise for agile trucking companies and freight brokerages that need a system robust and flexible enough to manage their entire business, and allow for adjustments to their business model in the months and years ahead,” said Murray Pratt, president and chief executive of Tailwind Transportation Software… Read the Full Article at: [link]. Blog Current Events Freight Broker Trucking
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
req’d) How Blockchain Could Benefit Levi’s Worker Well-Being Initiative (Sourcing Journal) Companies Plan for Tariffs, More Paperwork in Case of ‘No-Deal’ Brexit (WSJ – sub. Uber Freight: Transportation Facility Brand Managers.
Cerasis
FEBRUARY 18, 2019
New England Motor Freight (NEMF), the 19th-largest LTL carrier in the U.S., Cassidy, Senior Editor at the Journal of Commerce, real reasons.read More. Capacity Crunch Freight LTLfiled for bankruptcy on February 11. The filing opens Pandora’s Box to LTL carriers.
Tailwind
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Tailwind has launched a web-based trucking software and freight broker software, to further build on its enterprise-grade transportation management systems (TMS) for smaller companies. The post Commercial Carrier Journal: Tailwind launches web-based trucking, broker TMS software appeared first on Tailwind Transportation Software. Blog Current Events Freight Broker Trucking
Logistics Bureau
APRIL 2, 2020
The huge build-up of containers at China’s docks has created a major ocean freight imbalance, with a shortage of cargo in US and European ports and a shortfall in boxes needed by Western exporters to ship products to other parts of the world. Ocean Freight. Air Freight.
Tailwind
JUNE 20, 2017
As shippers and 3pls have become more strict in their auditing of freight invoices to catch errors, carriers and brokers are focusing on eliminating billing mistakes that cause delays in payments and rework that compresses their profit margins. The post Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) – Automating cash flow, part 3: cleaning invoices to prevent delays appeared first on Tailwind Transportation Software. Blog Business Insights Freight Broker Trucking
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
Another Friday where I have limited time, so let’s go straight to this week’s supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention: Uber to move freight, target trucking for the long haul (Reuters).
BluJay Solutions
MAY 18, 2016
Kewill’s announcement that it has partnered with INTTRA to develop the first freight forwarding software capable of helping shippers comply with the new SOLAS Container Weight Verification requirement garnered coverage from ship-technology.com , The Journal of Commerce , Bulk Transporter , Hellenic Shipping News , and Material Handling & Logistics.
Freightos
AUGUST 26, 2015
So I went straight to the source and asked consultants, trade reporters, Wall Street Journal reporters and others, what their go-to logistics and supply chain sources were. Journal of Commerce (U.S) Journal of Commerce (5 a month). American Journal of Transportation.
The Logistics of Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Commercial Carrier Journal – ccjdigital.com. Journal of Commerce – joc.com. Freight Saving Tips – freightsavingstips.com. Freight Dawg – freightdawg.com. Below is a list of useful logistics websites. There is also a list of great logistics blogs and supply chain websites. Logistics Websites. Air Cargo World - aircargoworld.com. Air Cargo – How it Works - air-cargo-how-it-works.blogspot.com/. American Shipper – americanshippers.com.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 9, 2016
DAT’s Accelerated Freight Matching Launches with New Load Board App for Carriers and Paperless Onboarding Service for Brokers. R2 Freight & Logistics, Inc. October Air Freight Demand Up 8.2% – Fastest Growth in 18 Months (IATA).
Freightos
APRIL 16, 2015
Faster service, great capacity usage and direct connectivity with freight companies means better access to service providers. Freight Marketplaces : Cargomatic is a prime example of the rebirth of freight marketplaces. Wall Street Journal ]. Freight Insights General
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 16, 2016
New Transport Mode to Redefine Freight Movement. July 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Are you attending the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) Annual Conference later this month (September 25-28 in Orlando, FL)?
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 16, 2014
Spot Market Stays Strong: September DAT Freight Index. Teamsters Make History With First Ever Organizing Victory at FedEx Freight. economy boosts freight (Reuters). As you read this, I’ll be 30,000+ feet over the Atlantic, heading home from Frankfurt.
Talking Logistics
JULY 12, 2013
Freight Shipments Rose 1.2% Oil Soars Above $106 to 15-Month High ( Wall Street Journal ). The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2
Zipline Logistics
MARCH 24, 2020
This year is off to an a typical start as the freight market and the international economy braces for the full impact of the coronavirus. . However, the freight market outlook , at least to start Q2, is brighter than other sectors of the domestic economy. . We are seeing several-year highs in freight volume. According to data gathered from Freight Waves SONAR , outbound tender volumes increased at a record pace. .
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