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Transportation
IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
CMA CGM Group entered into an agreement with energy company TotalEnergies to develop a logistics joint venture to implement and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunker supply solution at the port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands.
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The NMFC Overhaul: How Shippers Can Adjust to Updates
The changes to the NMFC classification system that took effect on July 19, 2025, have major implications on LTL shipping. The impact on freight rates varies. Here’s how to manage:
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As Freight Fraud Evolves, Experts Urge New Guardrails
Stopping freight fraud requires constant vigilance, stronger safeguards, and a cultural shift toward zero trust. Technology also plays a crucial role.
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11 Proven Ways to Collaborate With Your Transportation Partner
Transactional relationships are a thing of the past—collaboration is the only way to succeed in today’s volatile supply chain.
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Everything Businesses Need to Know About Freight Consolidation: Definition, Challenges, and Benefits
Paying more for half-empty trucks? That’s a clear signal something’s off in the shipping process. Many businesses waste money and resources without realizing that smarter logistics can change everything. Freight consolidation is the game-changer here. It’s the practice of combining multiple small shipments from various shippers into one shipment—a more efficient and cost-effective approach to […]
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Specialized Transportation: Logistics on a Mission
Ingenious methods, precise planning, and customized solutions drive the movement of critical, oversized, and unique cargo worldwide.
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Samskip launched a new shortsea container service calling at the Port of Blyth, UK, enhancing multimodal connections between the UK and European trade hubs. The Blyth service provides weekly sailings between Blyth and Rotterdam, transshipment to European markets via Samskip’s hub network, and road and rail connections for inland distribution.
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NOTED: Supply Chain Highlights
DP World will invest $2.5 billion this year to expand its global logistics network, launching major infrastructure projects across India, Africa, South America and Europe in response to rising demand for supply chain solutions.
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Transportation Risk Management: What It Is, Types, and How to Choose
Learn how transportation risk management helps supply chains minimize disruption and improve resilience. Explore risk types, mitigation strategies, and how to choose the right solution for your business.
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Alaska Marine Lines Supports FEMA Hawaii Housing Project
Alaska Marine Lines transported three barge loads of modular housing units from Seattle to Maui to support a FEMA project assisting in the Lahaina fire rebuild efforts.
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Hawaii Logistics: Maintaining the Island Flow
Keeping cargo movement flowing to and from Hawaii’s multiple locations requires logistics savvy, specialized experience, and inter-island ingenuity. Call it Aloha spirit or pure persistence; these providers go the distance for every shipment.
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Digital Marketplaces Transform Special Equipment and Commercial Vehicle Procurement for Optimized Logistics Operations
In contemporary logistics, where every element of the supply chain demands maximum efficiency, the management of specialized equipment and commercial vehicle fleets is critically important. From ensuring timely raw material deliveries to efficient distribution of finished goods, the availability of appropriate and readily accessible equipment defines the continuity of business processes. Nevertheless, traditional approaches to […]
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What is Linehaul: Definition, How it Works, and Importance
What is a line haul? It refers to the transport of goods between two points, such as cities, ports, or even warehouses. Line haul transportation covers the long-distance part of the shipping process. It moves freight between hubs like sorting facilities or distribution centers, with the final destination being the endpoint of the shipping process, […]
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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions
Providing air capacity on key trade lanes, CEVA Logistics launched a trans-Pacific charter program connecting Wuxi, China, to Chicago. Offering three flights per week, the Wuxi-Chicago charter is designed to accommodate a range of cargo types, including industrial equipment, electronics, oversized cargo, ecommerce goods, and apparel.
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Are Your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Ready for a Tighter Freight Market?
Almost every supply chain professional is leveraging their data for better carrier relationship management and smarter procurement decisions.
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What Is a Consignee in Shipping?
In every international shipping process, someone must take ownership of the goods once they arrive. That person or business is known as the consignee, who must be present to accept the shipment. The consignee’s address must be accurately mentioned on shipping documents to ensure smooth transactions and deliveries. So, what is a consignee? A consignee […]
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Alaska: Extreme Logistics
With its remote but supremely strategic location, the Last Frontier rewards logistics providers that are relentlessly resourceful.
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The Hidden Costs of Freight Inflexibility—and How to Avoid Them
In the high-stakes world of modern supply chains, agility isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. Yet many organizations unknowingly operate with rigid freight processes that quietly drain profits.
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Consignee vs. Consignor: Their Key Shipping Differences
In every freight shipment, two key roles drive the process: consignor and consignee. Without them, no shipment would reach its final destination, and no freight carrier could move cargo efficiently. A consignor is the party sending the goods. Ownership of the goods remains with the consignor until payment is made. The consignee does not own […]
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The Importance of Vendor Accountability in Inbound Transportation Management
In the intricate dance of supply chain logistics, inbound transportation management is a critical component that often doesn’t receive the attention it deserves.
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