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The 7 Best Events For Freight Shipping in 2015

GlobalTranz

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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Driving the Mission with Graig Morin

The Logistics of Logistics

His career has varied from working on loading docks to hauling general freight. Graig attends Many industry related conferences and seminars to help continue his knowledge of this ever-changing industry. With more than 100 years of experience in the shipping business, we have made a lot of connections. million miles.

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Contracts, Cancellations, and Closures: Persistent Trends Leave a Pre-Peak Season Logistics Industry on Edge

Intelligent Audit

With peak shipping season just around the corner, the logistics industry is looking forward to a smoother supply chain than previous years have provided. Looks for Savings in Freight Broker Contracts. After Eighty Years of Business, Family-Owned Colonial Freight Systems Announces Shut Down. As the U.P.S. Economy at 20-25%.

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LTL Weight and Inspection Grows: Shippers Who Misrepresent Freight need to know the Consequences

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, shippers who misrepresent freight have taken advantage of 2014’s major capacity crunch and the perception of one on the way to make shippers trust their predetermined information. What’s the Problem When Shippers Misrepresent Freight? What about freight from other shippers?

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Getting the Education and Experience to Land a Job in Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

List all classes or seminars you’ve taken in the subject area as well as any paid or unpaid jobs. In light of the top technologies revolutionizing the shipping industry alone you need to be well versed since the rest of the supply chain and logistics industries won’t be far behind.

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The Acme Experience: Ignore Trade Compliance at Your Own Risk

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The fact is, even if you have a reputable freight forwarder and customs broker , you may not be safe. Acme’s story began when its vice president of logistics, Donna Smith, attended one of our seminars on trade compliance and policy. Smith returned to Acme and reviewed some of the things she had learned at the seminar.

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5 Key Takeaways From MODEX 2022

Intelligent Audit

KPI addressed this by sponsoring an on-floor seminar titled, “ Is Micro-fulfillment right for me? ” Blue Horseshoe dealt with this concept in their Monday on-floor seminar titled, “ Driving Warehouse Efficiency with Connected Data.” Stay Future Ready With a Diverse Strategy and World-Class Shipping Technology. on March 29.