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9 of the Most Useful Tips on How to Negotiate Freight Rates

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This is a guest article from Laura Jelen with negotiations.com who discusses some useful tips on how companies can negotiate freight rates a bit better. Shipping costs are a significant part of the supply chain expense.

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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

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As businesses grow, so do the complexities of managing freight logistics. Whether you're a small startup or an established business, choosing the right freight shipping service provider can be a game changer. A freight broker serves as the intermediary between shippers and carriers.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

The 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports and 20% tariffs on Chinese goods are expected to increase production costs, disrupt logistics networks, and force companies to rethink supply chains. Vehicle production costs in the U.S. Negotiating supplier contracts for localized parts production in the U.S.

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How a 3PL Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain Resilience

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If your business depends on freight shipping, you've likely felt the effects of a world that seems to change overnight. When tariffs rise, fuel prices spike or international trade agreements shift, those cause ripples across all freight modes — truck, air, rail and ocean. Natural disasters. Tariff swings.

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Introducing Freightos Enterprise: End-to-End Procurement, Benchmarking, and Management

Freightos

billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions. billion rate data points monthly to provide the most comprehensive view of the market, helping you identify savings opportunities and make data-driven decisions.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

Rather than acting as a full replacement for human decision-making, AI is being implemented in targeted areas where large data volumes, repeatable processes, and pattern recognition enable meaningful gains in accuracy, speed, and cost efficiency. These systems can adjust plans mid-route in response to delays or congestion.

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9 Tips To Offset the Impact of Tariffs and How a 3PL Provider Can Help

GlobalTranz

Shippers that rely on imports have obviously been among the first to feel the financial strain as rising costs disrupt supply chains and profitability. Companies now must make strategic decisions regarding pricing, shipping, supply chains and overall logistics. The newly implemented 2025 U.S.