GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2025

If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. From port congestion and fuel surcharges to weather events and labor shortages, the threats to your shipping network are real and growing. Even businesses that ship only within U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The term shipper can sometimes cause confusion, as it is often understood by the layman to be the entity that physically ships the goods from origin to destination. Taken another way, this could also mean that shippers in these sectors are more demanding and have higher expectations of their providers.

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Freight Plus

JANUARY 20, 2025

Freight shipping for plastic products is a critical component in maintaining profit margins and delivering value to customers. Effective freight management can reduce costs, streamline operations, and overcome logistical challenges, creating a more resilient supply chain. Penalties from missed delivery windows.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 26, 2025

Subscribe Shipping Containers! Infographic) Shipping containers have left a mark on the supply chain industry and beyond. Learn more about how shipping containers revolutionized the supply chain industry in this blog. Supply Chain Optimization Shipping containers played a pivotal role in optimizing supply chains.

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E2open

JANUARY 31, 2025

NYSE: ETWO), the connected supply chain SaaS platform with the largest multi-enterprise network, has published the latest edition of its Ocean Shipping Index, a quarterly benchmark report that provides insight for decision-making around global ocean shipments. 31, 2025 – E2open Parent Holdings, Inc.

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Freightos

APRIL 23, 2025

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. million+ transactions annually This network effect means better visibility, more competitive rates, and unparalleled connectivity across the global logistics landscape.

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Freight Waves

JULY 6, 2025

This week: DP World sees big logistics opportunities across Latin America; Aerospace manufacturer plans $120M expansion in Texas; and Third-party logistics provider plans warehouse near Houston. DP World currently has a workforce of nearly 800 logistics and freight forwarding professionals in Mexico. in both directions,” Donohoe said.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 23, 2025

Geopolitical tensions, rising fuel costs, driver shortages, blocked shipping lanes and frequent supply chain disruptions make it tough to achieve reliable on-time delivery amid this complexity. So what are the top reasons for shipping delays? There is good news, though.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

Consumers have embraced e-commerce for price comparisons, ease of purchase anytime and anywhere, and for those participating in subscription services such as Amazon Prime, free shipping, and other benefits. Indeed, over the past couple of years, online platforms have introduced ocean freight services that target SMBs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 10, 2025

Anne is the President & CEO at the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA), North America’s leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry.

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EFT

MAY 8, 2025

US trucking freight activity fell sharply, by -13.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest US Freight Payment Index , which measures changes in both the levels of freight shipments and related spending activity based on transaction data. Year-on-Year (YoY), and by -5.8% YoY and -2.5%

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

With Detroit’s legacy as the Motor City, the region is home to countless manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors deeply embedded in the global automotive supply chain. For auto parts, many of which are time-sensitive and tied to just-in-time manufacturing schedules, any lag in the supply chain can result in stalled production.

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Freightera

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

While passenger electric cars have seen widespread adoption, transitioning the freight industry to electric trucks has proven to be very challenging, for multiple reasons. So let’s dive right into the major challenges standing before the green and electric freight truck revolution.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 16, 2025

DALLAS, May 20th, 2025 – Ship OGRE (OGRE), a pioneering force in brokerage and logistics technology, is proud to announce the successful acquisition, transformation, and tech-acceleration of Amino Transport, Inc. Freight brokers, transportation companies, and the end customer—including our customers’ customers—enjoy the benefits.

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Freight Waves

JULY 12, 2025

Chart of the Week: Import Ocean TEUs Volume Index – USA SONAR : IOTI.USA Booking volumes for container imports, as measured by the Inbound Ocean TEUs Volume Index (IOTI), appear to have peaked in early July—about a month ahead of the typical peak shipping season. trade and support domestic manufacturing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Shipping Containers! Infographic) In the vast expanse of global trade, shipping containers serve as the unsung heroes, silently ferrying goods across oceans and continents. Dry Containers In addition to refrigerated containers, dry containers are the most common type used in shipping. More than just a Box!

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 1, 2025

It is not just Procurement, Warehouse Management and Shipping. I worked in Materials Handling, Warehouse Management, Resource Planning, Industrial Engineering, I/T, Procurement, Manufacturing, Operations, Executive Leadership, Distribution, Freight Management, Reverse Logistics, Customer Experience and Order Management, and much more.

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EFT

MAY 14, 2025

External URL: [link] Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Report Image: Region: Europe Tags: supply chain logistics shipping Manufacturing freight technology strategy sustainability ESG

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

For example, switching from air to ocean freight for non-time sensitive shipments can reduce carbon emissions by up to 95% per unit shipped. Furthermore, consumers are starting to select products, based on the amount of carbon emissions produced in their manufacture.

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RFgen

JULY 8, 2025

For example, manufacturers relying on spreadsheets may overlook delays until production is interrupted. Each mistake carries a price tag in emergency restocking fees, expedited freight charges or production downtime. That leads to emergency restocking, premium‐rate shipping and dissatisfied customers.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

Miguel Angel Martinez, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of Freight Transport (Canacar), said some transporters are close to bankruptcy due to an operational crisis at Manzanillo’s customs department. We’ve already defaulted on payments to leasing companies, insurance companies, suppliers, and even our staff,” Martinez said.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Among these, Freight Forwarding is a vital service that ensures goods move seamlessly across borders. Companies like Western Overseas Corporation offer not just freight forwarding but bring over four decades of experience, which means they have developed long-standing relationships with premium carriers at ports around the world.

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Logistics Bureau

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Lead time typically encompasses various supply chain stages, including order processing, manufacturing, transportation, and delivery. Production lead time: Also known as manufacturing lead time, it is the time required to complete a manufacturing process, from sourcing raw materials to completion of a finished product.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 16, 2025

From shipping containers to hazardous material handling, these companies coordinate every detail. Supporting Manufacturing Industries Manufacturers of everything from electronics to textiles rely on a steady supply of chemicals to produce their goods. Here’s why they’re so crucial: 1.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 24, 2025

New York-based Interwoven Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technologies such as robotics and AI to transform the healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and transportation sectors.

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IT Supply Chain

JULY 17, 2025

Delayed starts cause missed loading windows, lost dock appointments, and costly premium freight. And in today’s just-in-time shipping environment, there’s almost zero wiggle room for these types of errors. Calculate driver downtime, missed dock windows, expedited freight expenses, and potential contractual penalties.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Different manufacturers and vendors often use different protocols and systems, making integrations resource intensive from both a capital and personnel perspective. Maersk has introduced Remote Container Management for its shipping containers. A lack of industry-wide standards complicates the situation.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Flexport AI Flexport AI is revolutionizing logistics and freight forwarding by integrating AI-driven automation into shipment tracking and route planning. Identifies bottlenecks and suggests alternative shipping routes. Here are some leading innovators in this space: 1. Communicates with port authorities to minimize delays.

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Freight Waves

JULY 16, 2025

Food and beverage products were the most stolen commodities by cargo thieves during the quarter, representing 23% of incidents, followed by agricultural products (15%), automotive goods (9%), electronics (9%), manufacturing materials (5%) and construction materials (5%).

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Logistics and Freight Cost Optimization CPI can help measure transportation cost efficiency, ensuring that freight and shipping expenses remain within the planned budget. Example: If the projected cost of shipping 1,000 units was $10,000, but the actual cost amounted to $15,000, The CPI would be: CPI=10,000/15,000 = 0.67

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 6, 2025

Better inventory management, intelligent manufacturing, flexible logistical systems, and real-time delivery controls have all been made possible by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the supply chain and logistics. This makes it possible for a shipping firm to always have the right quantity of assets in the best place.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily. A final plus for warehouse operations has been the workforce impact of P2G solutions.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

That includes everything from raw materials and manufacturing to packaging and logistics. For most CPG brands, indirect emissions — those that occur across the supply chain — represent the majority of their carbon footprint. Known as Scope 3 emissions, these are also the most difficult to measure and manage.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

He sees a near future in which there are multiple agents, each with their own realm of responsibility, such as shipping, pricing and forecasting. Koganti said this is the fastest-growing use of AI in supply chain, especially when it comes to forecasting, procurement and fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Other users of the information will be retailers and their supply chains, as well as government authorities seeking to uphold export regulations, according to Megan Brewster, vice president of advanced technology with Impinj , a manufacturer of radio frequency identification devices. It’s all about the data,” he adds.

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Freight Waves

JULY 3, 2025

companies in apparel and fashion have shifted their sourcing, and have reached “single-digit” dependency on Chinese manufacturing, said Maersk Chief Commercial Officer Karsten Kildahl, in the update. “[O]ther O]ther commodities like home improvements have a significantly higher level of Chinese manufacturing due to the nature of the goods.

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BlueYonder

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As the size and scale of their worldwide supply chains increase, many manufacturers, retailers and distributors are finding themselves constrained by shortfalls in resources, capacity and specialized knowledge. As freight carrier rates and fuel prices rise, and competition for customers heats up, their margins are shrinking.

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