Talking Logistics

JANUARY 23, 2019

The digitization of freight is one topic that has generated a lot of industry buzz and animated discussion over the past couple of years, but also a lot of confusion and questions. What exactly is freight digitization? Those are some of the questions I discussed with Brian Reed, VP Business Development at GEODIS , in a recent episode of Talking Logistics. Defining the digitization of freight. Is Blockchain part of freight digitization?

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Cerasis

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. Freight

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 3, 2018

Is Uber Freight a going concern? Experienced logistics executives are not surprised. The post Is Uber Freight a Going Concern? appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Logistics Service Providers Logistics Technologies BluJay Solutions Descartes supply chain Uber FreightRecent losses at the company, the shut down of UberRush, and the loss of key executives makes this a valid question.

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Cerasis

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.

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Freightos

JANUARY 31, 2019

In 2019, digital freight isn’t a vision; it’s a reality. There are now literally dozens of platforms, from enterprise forwarders to top five ocean carriers, air freight carriers to online marketplaces , that prove this. So where will freight be in 2019?

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Cerasis

JANUARY 23, 2019

Freight management is crucial for companies around the globe. Effective freight management reduces delays for consumers, helps companies offer Amazonesque shipping benefits and much more. Shippers that wish to succeed in 2019 need to know the top trucking and freight management trends for 2019 and how they will affect shipping practices, global trade, last-mile , and even drivers. How To Determine Freight Class: Density Calculator & Printable Resource.

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Cerasis

JUNE 8, 2016

From cloud-based systems to transportation management, the state of the logistics industry is evolving to expand an increasing number of services. Meanwhile, the overall capacity of shipments is climbing higher, reports Jeff Berman of Logistics Management, and the driver shortage is becoming more essential as full truckload shipments decrease. So, the conversation needs to turn toward another aspect of how 3PLs influence the state of the logistics and freight economy, digitization.

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Cerasis

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. Unfortunately, shippers using traditional freight shipping strategies, including limited use of Intermodal freight shipping, will result in added expenses and delays in moving e-commerce freight.

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Freightos

MARCH 17, 2019

The annual fixed-price contract is the current go-to for ocean freight procurement. Fixing a price is almost futile in a volatile market, and ocean freight now has much more volatility (both frequency and magnitude) than most other commodities. Searching for Ocean Freight’s Spotify.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Hello and welcome back to another episode of “The Freight Project Podcast!” We hope you enjoy “The Freight Project Podcast.” We’ll publish every Tuesday right on the Cerasis blog and Freight Institute.

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 5, 2014

Shippers are often challenged when dealing with the freight classification system from the National Motor Freight Classifications (NMFC) book, the code numbers assigned to all products that determine the correct freight class for shipments. A Brief on Freight Classification.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Cerasis is by legal definition a freight broker. As a shipper, you must understand how changes to the freight broker world might affect your rates and understand the transparency of the freight broker you use to see how it impacts them. Autonomous Technology and Freight Brokers.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

As a freight broker , you know the importance of staying ahead of trends in your business. 2014 was a dynamic year for shipping and freight, and 2015 might present us with some surprising changes as well. What does this mean for freight? Freight Broker Info freight broker 2015

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Cerasis

JANUARY 9, 2019

Shipping Costs Are A Thorn In Amazon’s Side At its core, Amazon is a logistics company. Amazon is not “most businesses… ” The Top Logistics Trends that Will Impact Logistics Management in 2018?. Amazon Has Been Investing In This For Years For years, Amazon has been building its fleet of semi-trucks and aircraft – large vehicles that feed the distribution centers at the heart of its logistics network. Logistics Supply Chain

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Maine Pointe

MARCH 21, 2019

Mike Notarangeli, Maine Pointe’s EVP Logistics, discusses why freight sustainability has often become the key to retaining existing business and gaining new business. Logistics Sustainability Supply Chain Performance

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 31, 2015

Since today is the last day of the year before we all get ramped up towards a productive 2016 and after finishing out top 10 most read articles in each of our five main categories ( Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , & Freight ) we wanted to give you all a treat and list the top 50 most read articles of all time from the Cerasis blog. 8 Most Common Reasons Why You May Receive a Freight Claim Declination Letter. Layers of Logistics Explained.

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Cerasis

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

LTL capacity is quickly becoming harder to find, and full truckload carriers have already started to turn away freight. The Problem With Securing LTL in the Midst of a Capacity Crunch As explained by Jeff Berman via Logistics Management , LTL capacity woes are increasing.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. It should come as no surprise that we are running out the clock until Amazon competes with more aspects of the logistics industry. Online freight booking.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

According to Logistics Management, more parcel carriers are moving heavier parcel shipments to less-than-truckload freight in e-commerce because they’re overwhelmed. Why Are Shippers Looking to Less-Than-Truckload Freight in E-Commerce?

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Talking Logistics

MAY 29, 2018

It’s time to make inbound freight a priority and begin reaping the benefits of a program that creates win-win rewards for all supply chain partners. Unfortunately, few shippers make inbound freight a priority, and even fewer consider it a strategic supply chain initiative.

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Cerasis

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

One of these terms, free or freight on board, also has irony within its name. What Exactly Is Freight on Board? Freight on board, also known as free on board, refers to a set of Incoterms that govern who owns and pays for a shipment when traveling overseas. Freight prepaid.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 21, 2019

Successful inbound freight management depends on a strong logistics management program. Shippers need to have a robust set of controls in place, a high-quality inbound freight routing guide , automated tracking technology, reporting capabilities, and much more. Shippers need to understand the trends throughout the industry affecting inbound freight management and how to plan accordingly. Congress Will Affect Successful Inbound Freight Management. Subscribe Here!

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Cerasis

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.

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 27, 2018

That then allows us to create more of that kind of content so 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. The Top 5 Changes That Occur With AI in Logistics.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Having come from a company wherein we were selling Freight management services I was curious about Freight spend at this new company. “How much were we spending on Freight?” Hidden Freight Costs. Hidden Freight Costs In The Piece Price. Subscribe Here!

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Auditing is one of the least favorite tasks of people in the logistics and transportation industry, even among those who specialize in performing it! Freight Audit Benefits. Based on the research of inboundlogistics.com, freight costs can make up 10% of an organization’s expenditure.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

Since we live and breath freight, we constantly come across information that’s critical for our customers – logistic providers, shippers and carriers. And as freight innovators ourselves, we love seeing more innovation. Check out our Top Logistics Providers.

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Black swans in the supply chain refer to unexpected, unusual disruptions within the supply chain, reports Melanie Nuce of Inbound Logistics. For shippers, this means finding a way to handle changes in inventory and replenishment, as well as managing outbound freight and reverse logistics.

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Cerasis

APRIL 13, 2017

Most shippers have existing vendor compliance programs in place within their vendor inbound logistics guide. Unfortunately, the traditional logistics of sending out paper guides and even keeping updated online versions has grown complex and difficult to control. Fortunately, today’s logistics technology has the power to execute a winning inbound freight strategy and maintain compliance in the following ways. Inbound Freight Logistics

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Cerasis

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Today is day four of our annual year-end series highlighting the top blog posts in each of our 5 main categories: Manufacturing , Supply Chain , Logistics , Transportation , Freight. Top 8 Freight and Trucking Blog Posts of the Year. Freight is growing. Freight

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Cerasis

JANUARY 6, 2015

We first featured the most popular manufacturing blog posts followed by the top Supply Chain blog posts, then logistics, transportation, business, 3PL, and then finally we round out our series today featuring the most popular blog posts focused on freight and freight management.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Working smarter, not harder, is critical for everybody in transportation today, but it’s especially important for freight brokers in light of the increased competition in the marketplace and the ever-more demanding expectations of shippers. What does “working smarter, not harder” mean for freight brokers? Current challenges for freight brokers. The current growth economy, where demand consistently outpaces supply, places a premium on freight brokerage services.

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Cerasis

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The application of data can help shippers gain control of shipping costs and make informed decisions, and the top freight data trends for 2019 exemplify how the use of a transportation management system (TMS) can further this cause. Data Freight Omnichannel Transportation Management Trends

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