GlobalTranz

JANUARY 3, 2018

A shipping capacity crunch is a necessary evil. Unfortunately, a shipping capacity crunch tends to occur during already stressed periods, like winter, after tropical storms and during peak shopping seasons. 3PLs Bring Better Freight Shipping Rates During Shipping Capacity Crunch Hikes.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

These giants have deep pockets, capable of offering low-cost, if not free, parcel shipping. However, that does not mean all shippers must face the challenges to ship parcel at their expense. If shippers charge to ship parcel, customers will simply go to Amazon. Negotiate Shipping Rates Like a Pro.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 7, 2018

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. Access our complete Full Truckload Shipping White Paper Series. Full Truckload White Paper Series. Download Here. New Series.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 13, 2023

Register for our upcoming webinar here and get an in-depth view from the experts. Trying to manage an effective ship-from-store program only exasperates this issue. This approach suffices only when optimizing for a single objective (such as shipping cost reduction) or a single channel.

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Freightos

MAY 23, 2024

Bulk shipping proves reliable contracts and price risk management within a volatile market are possible, and digitized rates will be one factor that helps the container market get there too. And Red Sea diversions are leading to rolled containers for shippers right now, once again.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 28, 2017

More than 25 million small packages , otherwise known as parcels, are shipped daily. Meanwhile, the top 10 commodities shipped tend to be bulky and require less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping. But, the lines between parcel and LTL shipping have started to blur in recent years. When to Choose LTL Shipping.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 29, 2014

The manufacturing firm would then have to organise shipping of the defective product, testing the product, dismantling, repairing, recycling or disposing the product. The Ultimate Guide for Effective LTL Freight Management : we put on a 60 minute webinar entitled, “Best Practices for Effective LTL Freight Management and Shipping.”

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes the best of our blog and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. The webinar also features our customer Christian Olsen from Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of vehicle shipping services. It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break! .

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 26, 2023

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2020

As the Pfizer vaccine is rolling out across the country this week, Major Dan Finkenstadt and I delivered a webinar, in which we identified a list of possible concerns and “hiccups” that may lie in store for distribution of the COVID vaccine. You can view the recording of the webinar and our key takeaways below.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 5, 2014

LTL shipping, much like any industry with so many moving parts, can be a bit tricky from time to time. The freight classification (NMFC) is provided by the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and identifies, the typical density, size, stow-ability and value of the goods being shipped.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 9, 2015

In today's ever more complex supply chain riddled with thousands upon thousands of processes, shipping freight has moved beyond tactical prowess for those who execute well and has evolved to now include strategic, innovative, and collaborative efforts to maintain not only a competitive edge but reduce overall transportation cost footprint.

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Exiger Perspectives

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Navigating UFLPA Enforcement: Strategies and Best Practices NOVEMBER 21 | NOON ET Webinar to Offer Latest Compliance and Risk Mitigation Guidance With many suppliers added to the national watchlist and a 23% increase in detained shipment value during 2024, complying with the U.S. DeFilippis, Special Counsel, Sullivan & Cromwell Eric J.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The company is focused on ocean shipping. The company streamlines and standardizes the shipping process worldwide for a network of over 220,000 shipping professionals. and FourKites are building a data platform that aims to predict shipping delays and prescribe alternative plans for their customers. FedEx Corp.

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Freightos

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The low rates that triggered Hanjin’s bankruptcy in 2017 quickly became a thing of the past, as surging demand, congestion, and a litany of global shipping catastrophes pushed ocean freight rates into the stratosphere. While high, the shipping costs typically paled in comparison to the lost sales due to inventory shortages. Signup Now.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 18, 2016

However, Amazon is shaking up the mix by seeking to make today’s e-commerce practices obsolete, and shipping and logistics providers need to understand why. Customers have the option to have products shipped to home or the store, and this eliminates any confusion about how much space is needed within each store.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 19, 2023

A digital twin would give every decision-making team a better understanding of how to handle that new ship-from-store policy and help manage fulfillment through multiple and varied channels. Learn more with our On-Demand Webinar: The Launch of Inventory Hub and Real-Time Retail.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

We continue our series on what makes up a "Best in Class" shipper by taking a deeper dive into #4 and #5 of the 10 areas that "Best in Class" Shippers must master : Freight Spend Management and a focus on LTL Shipping Process. Managing Freight Spend and LTL Shipping Process. In the last post of the series we will cover the final areas.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Target Two-Day Shipping. Major online and big-box retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart, are targeting two-day delivery times, if not same day shipping or pickup. The same concept is also being applied to outsourcing complete or partial warehousing needs on an as-needed basis.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

We will focus primarily on LTL shipping, but some of these areas can be applied to other modes of over the road shipping. As more organizations supply chain grow more complex, the need for additional shipping options will grow. Shipping freight inherently comes with a large amount data. Data Capture.

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AIMMS

JULY 19, 2017

The list includes our best supply chain analytics blogs and news items, our latest webinars and most recent case studies. The webinar also features our customer Christian Olsen from Höegh Autoliners, a leading global provider of vehicle shipping services. It’s the perfect companion for an inspiring holiday break! .

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Yet, more bulky items are moving from traditional retail to consumer direct shipping models, and consumers want speed and visibility in every stage. . Modern Shipping TMS Must Handle Last Mile Delivery Too. While hundreds, of last mile carriers exist, not all offer assembly options, which might be categorized as an added service.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The capacity crunch is starting to take hold of the shipping industry. For instance, shippers using lanes in Hurricane-affected regions may want to consider outsourcing shipping to a non-affected carrier that has more availability than local carriers. Step Outside Your Shipping Comfort Zone. Expand Your Carrier Options.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

It is not free by any means, and failure to understand this term can lead to discrepancies when shipping products abroad and additional problems. Although the word free is used in the term, it does not negate the shipping cost for goods. So, the receiver pays for shipping by paying the bill on a more expensive invoice.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

To meet this increased demands, more manufacturing and logistics partners are looking for ways to shorten product lifecycles through improving inventory management systems, changing shipping strategies and altering the fundamental ways products move from point A to point B. Autonomous Trucks Will Drive Logistics Forward.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 13, 2018

Chapter 3 – Shipping, Importing and Exporting. Author information Adam Robinson Adam Robinson oversees the overall marketing strategy for Cerasis including website development, social media and content marketing, trade show marketing, email campaigns, and webinar marketing. Chapter 1 – Pallet Design, Sizes and Colours.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 11, 2014

EDI was first developed in the 1960s with the objective of speeding the movement of shipping and transportation documents. In 1965, the Holland-America steam ship line started sending the very first EDI messages, although still not called EDI. But this set in motion the technology that would become known as EDI.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Imagine what work would be like if you could offer all customers free two-day shipping. Some customers do not want two-day shipping. They may want three-day shipping, or they may need ship-to-store shipping options. It sounds great, but it comes with problems.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

All modes of transit feel the effects of capacity crunches, but those that suffer the biggest effects tend to involve ground-transit, including less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FT) and parcel shipping. As FT availability declines during capacity crunches, shippers must choose between LTL and parcel shipping. The Big Picture.

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ToolsGroup

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers can now supercharge their OMS with Dynamic Fulfillment’s advanced optimization logic that reduces markdowns and shipping costs, improves margins, and satisfies customer SLAs. For more information about Dynamic Fulfillment, read our blog on our new release and register for our upcoming webinar.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Unbelievably, the capacity crunch is back the shipping headlines. Now, the shipping and transportation industry faces unprecedented capacity problems, and the upcoming ELD implementation deadline will exacerbate the issue. A shipping capacity crunch is not a once-in-a-lifetime event. In April 2017, William B. Gross of JOC.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 1, 2014

However, the diversity of the supply chain, and the importance of timely shipping and customer service, presents a unique challenge at best through several festive celebrations all year long. Be it Christmas, the New Year and New Orders, a new budget, Thanksgiving returns, etc.,

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 17, 2025

Consumers have embraced e-commerce for price comparisons, ease of purchase anytime and anywhere, and for those participating in subscription services such as Amazon Prime, free shipping, and other benefits. According to Alibaba's announcement, "This will allow SMEs to directly book transparent, cost-effective shipping with a single click."

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 17, 2014

The language and documents of shipping are complicated and immense. The moment you start shipping with a 3PL as your partner, you already have EDI built in! Your 3PL partner must recognize that testing is critical to implementation because it keeps your shipping and carrier relationships on stable, solid ground.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Last week, we talked about the three components of cost-based fulfillment optimization – ship cost, labor cost, and expected revenue. Multi-objective optimization is when Dynamic Fulfillment takes all of those costs we talked about (shipping, labor, markdowns) and analyzes them simultaneously to find the perfect balance between all three.

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