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What Are General Rate Increases in Shipping & What Should Enterprises Know?

Intelligent Audit

Virgin Islands) and between the contiguous U.S. Helps to hold carriers accountable with performance metrics and data-driven strategies. FedEx Freight shipping rates will increase by an average of 4.9% for customers who use FXF PZONE and FXF EZONE, and by 5.9% including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. and Canada.

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IMO 2020 is Here. Are You Ready?

Supply Chain Game Changer

million metric tons annually. Virgin Islands, the shipowners and operators incurred a penalty. Virgin Islands and detained along with the crew while the investigation was underway. Surcharges passed on to shippers. Business trade efficiencies would be hurt based on being caught for non-compliance.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

A KPI is a metric… but not just any metric. A KPI is a metric focused on a KEY element of business, departmental, or team performance. There is really nothing wrong with capturing a lot of metrics, especially with today’s powerful analytics software solutions to help. Download Now. Let me try to clarify.

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