Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Companies including Amazon and Wing are developing drone delivery systems to optimize logistical processes within restricted urban spaces. Autonomous Vehicles: Autonomous ground vehicles, such as self-driving trucks, address long-haul and heavy freight logistics.

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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. 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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Freightos

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Likewise, the use of multiple tools and systems (for now) means effective integration is becoming more and more crucial. Judah produces the Freightos Group’s FBX Weekly Freight Update and other research on what’s happening in the industry from shipper behaviors to the latest in logistics technology and digitization.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

Carriers move shippers’ freight. It has spot procurement functionality that you would see in a transportation management system (TMS), and the request for proposal (RFP) functionality you would see in contract planning or procurement solutions. However, the system can be used standalone, and some shippers do use Emerge this way.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The company offers a range of services, including a robust Transportation Management System (TMS) and managed support, to help businesses enhance the efficiency of their supply chain operations. With a global footprint, CTSI-Global manages $30 billion in freight annually and employs 500 staff across multiple countries.

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DELMIA Quintiq

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Based on DELMIA Quintiq -part of Dassault Systèmes- software and Ab Ovo’s industry expertise, the cargo airline implemented a production planning application as one element of the PPC system that enables it to maximize capacity of workstations and improve the flow of freight and cargo through the main hub in Frankfurt.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

In April 2024, we asked members of our Indago supply chain research community — who are all supply chain and logistics executives from manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies — if they had experienced cargo theft or other types of freight fraud in the past year. Almost half said they had experienced theft or fraud in.

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Freightos

APRIL 15, 2024

More Resources Home The Red Pill: The (Slow Yet Steady) Revolution in Global Freight Digitization Eytan Buchman April 15, 2024 Dive deeper into freight data that matters Learn More The March 26th Francis Scott Key Bridge allision feels shocking. But, of course, when dealing with systems that operate at such scale, exceptions happen.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden. Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2024

Andy Tomka and Joe Lynch discuss freight-tech for SMB brokers. About Andy Tomka Andy Tomka is the Vice President of Product at MVMNT, a freight-tech company that build transportation managemt systems (TMS) for SMB freight brokers. We merge technology with real-world freight expertise.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Kevin Clonch and Joe Lynch discuss Ryder’s freight market update. Kevin is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. , About Kevin Clonch Kevin Clonch is the group director of customer logistics for Ryder System, Inc. The importance of technology and operational expertise in the freight market.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Outcomes: Faster sourcing cycle times and shorter RFQ-to-order workflows More consistent application of vendor selection criteria Improved risk mitigation through continuous supplier monitoring These AI-driven tools are most effective when embedded into ERP systems and e-sourcing platforms. Human review is still necessary.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Procuring transportation for freight is much different than any other procurement category. The freight market is mercurial. One master of freight procurement is Kyle Masters. Mr. Master’s experience at Simmons Foods illustrates many of the distinct characteristics and challenges related to freight procurement.

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The Logistics of Logistics

DECEMBER 24, 2024

At Expedite All, he enhances freight safety, leveraging a secure network of 9,000+ small trucks nationwide. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and a 24/7 support system make RVN a reliable partner for businesses of all sizes in the temperature-controlled logistics sector.

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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. 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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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 3, 2023

Gary Nemmers , Martyn Verhaegen and Joe Lynch discuss digital freight forwarding – and the importance of a modern, data-driven logistics software platform to optimize every step of the freight forwarding process. Having joined ECU in 2007, Martyn operated in roles ranging from Operations to Systems and Technology to Sales.

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Logistics Viewpoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Senior leaders must think beyond incremental improvements, embracing systemic innovation to achieve significant environmental impact. Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Reducing carbon emissions is a cornerstone of this effort.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 28, 2022

Autonomous Freight Trucks. It is one reason experts on logistics are following the autonomous freight truck market and new approaches to freight procurement closely. Not all experts on freight logistics are quite so optimistic that we will have fully autonomous trucks on the road by 2024 like TuSimple is claiming.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Now, teams can focus on strategy, instead of chasing information across multiple systems and endless email chains, saving time and money, and getting goods on shelves with less overhead and more reliability. Unify, Automate, Thrive Automate tendering, benchmark rates instantly, and book freight in one solution.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 30, 2024

The second-best thing they can do is to equip those experts with a best-in-class Transportation Management System (TMS). The modern transportation management system (TMS) is the cornerstone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 5, 2022

ARC has recently completed a study on the transportation management system integration market. We have previously done a study of transportation management system (TMS) market and transportation execution and visibility system markets , and interviewed TMS vendors. System Integration Fees. The TMS a lot fewer.”.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 30, 2023

Final Thought Benchmarking your freight rates is an essential part of running a successful business in today’s increasingly competitive environment. The post Benchmarking your Freight Rates for Maximum Supply Chain Efficiency appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints. Currently residing in Mesa, Arizona.

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The Logistics of Logistics

APRIL 21, 2023

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss what’s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industry’s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 1, 2025

Download Executive Summary Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) Cube-based storage, shuttles, unit-loads we break down the systems revolutionizing storage efficiency. Download Executive Summary Global Trade Compliance (GTC) Systems Navigate compliance with smarter tech. Dive into system trends and market movers.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 17, 2024

Jake Hoffman and Joe Lynch discuss the Gnosis Freight Container Lifecycle Management® Platform and how Gnosis streamlines international logistics. We begin by discussing Gnosis Freight, a company that has developed the first Container Lifecycle Management® Platform to simplify the complex process of international shipping.

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The Logistics of Logistics

AUGUST 21, 2023

Richard Perry and Joe Lynch and discuss the importance of freight bill audit. With extensive expertise in parcel and freight bill auditing, payment, business intelligence, and associated technologies, he offers valuable insights to the supply chain industry. Episode Sponsor: Greenscreens.ai The Greenscreens.ai

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 5, 2025

Whether refining freight logistics efficiency at port terminals or enhancing last-mile delivery in urban neighborhoods, V2X adds intelligence to every vehicle interaction. The system also integrates with Amazons cloud logistics platform to improve package drop-offs based on road and traffic conditions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 3, 2023

Jordan Graft and Joe Lynch discuss freight has an identity crisis, which refers to rampant fraud and double brokering in the transportation business. Before that, he co-founded CrateBind, a Dallas-based IT consulting and software development company that developed over fifty custom applications across various industries.

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TransAudit

MARCH 25, 2025

This trend, known as reshoring , is driving the emergence of regionalized freight networks , optimizing supply chains for efficiency, cost savings, and resilience. For logistics professionals, understanding how these changes impact freight networks is critical to staying ahead. Government Incentives for Reshoring The U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 17, 2023

Better systems at customs agencies can lead to increases in cycle times for companies that are not on top of the complex documentation requirements associated with trade. Goods that look like they are 25% cheaper, may be 6% more expensive once special tariffs and international freight costs are factored in.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Home Meet Freightos Procure: The Next Evolution of SHIPSTA Freightos Procure rebrands SHIPSTA, enhancing procurement with market intelligence and seamless booking within the Freightos Enterprise suite, empowering shippers to manage the entire freight lifecycle efficiently. Leadership Perspective We’re not just changing a name.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

All of this points to a larger issue: systems that perform well under stable conditions but lack the flexibility to respond when those conditions change. For example, AI-enabled systems can monitor global trade activity, policy changes, and even weather patterns to flag emerging risks before they impact operations.

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Freight Plus

MAY 6, 2025

Understanding how shipments are classified for less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is critical to getting accurate quotes and avoiding billing issues. What Is Freight Class? Freight class is a standardized system used to categorize less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. 12 but less than 15 85 15 but less than 22.5

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 13, 2025

A hybrid IoT network is an architecture that blends multiple wireless (and sometimes wired) communication technologiessuch as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE/5G, Zigbee, and satelliteinto a cohesive system. Scalability Logistics firms can add new device types and communication layers without overhauling the entire system.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

The company operates five distinct entities that collaborate to deliver end-to-end supply chain services: Bettaway Traffic Systems, Inc.: Bettaway Pallet Systems, Inc.: Provides third-party logistics (3PL) services, offering clients a complete managed services solution.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 8, 2024

In logistics, simplification was supported by reducing the number of physical distribution nodes and improving the execution layer by adding a transportation management system and digitization in the form of better electronic connectivity to all partners across warehousing and transportation. The system should drive the work.”

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