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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Blog " * " indicates required fields Email * More Resources Home September 6, 2023 Update The Freightos Weekly Update helps you stay on top of the latest developments in international freight by giving you the rundown on the latest economic data, ocean and air demand trends, rate data – and anything else impacting the market.

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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. In the following years, savings ranged from 4-5%.

Cost Reduction Strategies 311

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

In full truckload freight management, technology will make or break plans for keeping freight spend in check. Demand for record-breaking speed of delivery and free shipping are only making the case for greater use of technology in full truckload freight shipping management, and shippers need to understand why. New Series.

Analytics Software 164

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. They’re coming.

Freight 166

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2021

GlobalTranz’s main service lines are freight brokerage – less-than-truckload and truckload – and managed transportation services. What the heck is going on in this freight brokerage/managed transportation sector? A truck broker helps companies find trucks to carry their freight on lanes they are having difficulty covering.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 290

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. A TMS offers optimization capabilities across multiple modes to improve service levels and reduce freight spend. The most common application for in-house management is a TMS.

Real-time Visibility 288

Real-time Visibility Capacity Survey Supply Chain Planning Software 288

Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 10, 2025

In one case, a consumer electronics manufacturer used AI to reoptimize its supplier base in response to U.S.China trade tensions, proactively shifting production to Southeast Asia and reducing potential cost impacts by double digits. These adjustments are not theoretical. Theyre operational decisions grounded in recent experience.

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Freightos

MARCH 19, 2024

More Resources Home Navigating the Waves: Exploring Digital Booking in Ocean Logistics at TPM 2024 Judah Levine The sessions at this year’s TPM, the preeminent North American ocean freight conference, was more focused on the role of technology in ocean logistics than ever.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 317

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

Europe is a fragmented market, and maintaining visibility over a vast multimodal freight ecosystem throughout the continent is no mean feat. Some key findings: Most respondents (67%) cited end-to-end freight traceability as their biggest pain point when transporting goods. For the UK, it’s 71%. For Germany, it’s unanimous at 100%.

Rail Software 325

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 12, 2014

According to a research study from Forrester, EDI continues to prove its worth as an electronic message data format. Exchanging documents electronically improves transaction speed and visibility while decreasing the amount of money you spend on manual processes. for an order processed using EDI.

Cost Reduction Strategies 246

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With over 15 years of dedicated expertise in the field of logistics, Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the intersection of technology and freight management. For nearly a decade, he has served in pivotal roles at Descartes for its Descartes MacroPoint multimodal freight visibility platform.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 14, 2021

A TMS helps companies move freight from origin to destination efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Planning and execution is focused on freight moves involving a carrier. Fleet Management involves freight moves with transportation assets owned by the company. The primary reason companies buy a TMS is for freight savings.

Optimization Software 279

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 10, 2014

We built one of the first Mobile TMS apps , have the only end-to-end LTL eCommerce Freight shipping applications for B2B shopping carts, continue to innovate on internal systems, and have won several accolades for our digital marketing efforts. Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication. You can say technology is in our DNA.

Manufacturing Procurement 281

Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Modeling Software Manufacturing 281

Freightos

JANUARY 25, 2024

Freight is digitizing itself now at real scale. When the industry has over 1,000,000 electronic bookings, via a neutral platform, every year, it means that the industry has embraced structured processes for improved efficiency. Q: What does it mean for the freight industry as a whole? The next stage is really 10,000,000.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 317

Logistics Network Optimization Software Optimization Software Negotiating Skills Cargo 317

GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Today we pick up our series on all things Electronic Data Interchange or EDI by busting the common myths around implementing an EDI Integration program. The truth is, many myths have circulated throughout the business world, and electronic data interchange is the focus of quite a few of these myths. Truth: It Increases Productivity.

Supply Chain Network Software 233

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The Logistics of Logistics

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The company is driven by its mission to decarbonize freight by building a cleaner, automated rail future. Parallel will achieve this by enabling railroads to open terminals for less and operate new transportation services alongside traditional freight trains. Matt Co-founded Parallel Systems with John Howard and Ben Stabler.

Supply Chain Network Software 246

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 26, 2024

and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. and global ports, with highly complex air freight systems suffering the heaviest hit, as global airlines grounded flights. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 295

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 4, 2022

When electronic logging devices became mandatory in trucks, freight tech firms added tracking technology which has led to the latest advances in visibility. Freight technology is growing rapidly and to keep pace, transportation management systems must be able to quickly and easily integrate to other systems.

Real-time Visibility 264

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Design Software Analytics Software Predictive Analytics Software 264

The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Brittany Traylor is the Founder and CEO of TraylorTranspo, an asset-based freight brokerage that streamlines the logistics function and delivers a superior customer experience using consumer-grade freight tech ( Turvo ). TraylorTranspo is an asset-based freight brokerage based in Dallas, Texas. About Brittany Traylor.

Supply Chain Design Software 246

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Freightos

JANUARY 17, 2017

Where Freight is Going in 2017. For decades, international freight’s mantra was a simple bigger is better. Sluggish global trade, reduced import volumes and record overcapacity showed that the global freight industry is in dire need of change. “the global freight industry is in dire need of change.”

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 335

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

But Molex, a global electronics and connectivity solutions company, has been investing in their intelligent digital supply chain strategy to improve their supply chain agility and customer experience. Those industries include data communications, medical, industrial, automotive and consumer electronics. The Advantages of Agility.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 278

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Rail Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software 278

Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

When it comes to managing your freight spend, there are a few options to consider. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Ultimately it comes down to whether shippers want to manage their freight spend in-house or outsource it. Improve Real-Time Visibility.

Price Reduction 312

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Our vision at TRAMES, is to reduce global trade barriers through digitalizing international freight and transportation. TRAMES is all about International Freight Orchestration (IFO). Monopolistic supply is extremely rare, especially in the freight industry where service providers have varying strengths in the different markets.

Supply Chain Design Software 182

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Freightos

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Harnessing cloud-based software to automate freight pricing. It was clear from the speakers that by and large, air freight technology and signs of innovation already here. The E-commerce Influence On Air Freight. American Airlines introduced real-time electronic reservations in 1964. Changing Customer Expectations.

Cargo 174

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 17, 2021

There are tiers for rates, mode, and freight class, but there’s another layer of logistics. Refrigerators, large household appliances, furniture, and expensive electronics are examples. Today’s article is from GlobalTranz and explores white glove services in transportation management. In logistics, not all shipments are equal.

Transportation Management 264

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 10, 2022

Add in soaring air freight costs, and the fruit will not only be hard to find, but incredibly expensive. Waymo is integrating Uber Freight, the ride-hail company’s truck brokerage, into the technology that powers its autonomous big rigs. That’s a tough break for the industry. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 298

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2018

After further investigation, they realized that an increasingly larger percentage of goods inbound from China were direct-to-customer shipments of electronics and other goods. The distributor/retailer of those electronic goods would have sold them across their region or even across Europe. The Traditional vs. Direct-to-Consumer Model.

Global 171

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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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Supply Chain Collaborator

OCTOBER 14, 2020

For a truly contactless process, logistics operations must also focus on all the literal touchpoints occurring upstream and at every juncture from inbound freight delivery and freight yard activity to the manufacturing process and then the outbound freight delivery to the warehouse/DC and ultimately to the point of sale.

Supply Chain Planning Software 144

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With an intelligent ecosystem of products and services, Trimble Transportation enables customers to embrace the rapid technological evolution of the industry and connect all aspects of transportation and logistics — trucks, drivers, back office, freight and assets.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 246

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Logistics Bureau

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation , given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Freight consolidation is the go-to solution for addressing capacity crunches, and since LTL shipments can be consolidated faster, they are first to fill available space in FT, explains Jeff Berman of Supply Chain 24/7. For example, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate contains an exemption for short-haul shipments.

Capacity 174

Capacity Negotiating Skills Transportation Cost Reduction Strategies 174

Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 4, 2023

Eight supply chains – food, construction, fashion, fast-moving consumer goods, electronics, automotive, professional services and freight – account for more than 50% of global emissions.

Supply Chain 118

Supply Chain Automotive Consumer Goods Electronics 118

Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. Cargo theft costs are rising in the US as higher-value goods such as vehicles and electronics are targeted, and as inflation pushes up the cost of goods. Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. US challenges Canada’s dairy policies.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 289

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hiring an IOR agent like GeTS can help you handle all this electronically on your behalf. Commercial Invoice – An IOR agent can help you to ensure an accurate valuation of your goods and to prepare your Cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) documents.

Singapore 242

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Freightera

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Blockchain Has Meaningful Impact on Finance as well as Freight Shipping: Heres the How and the Why What Even Is Blockchain? Transparency and Efficiency Freight shipping involves multiple parties at every step of the process. Walmart shows us that were moving towards transparent freight operations in other sectors too.

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