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Articles: Freight Forwarders

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Freight Forwarders, Sustainability, Transportation

Freight Does a Forward March

Most professionals say they expect COVID-19 to shape their supply chain into the medium term, accelerating existing trends and shifting priorities. Take a look at key findings from a Ti and Bollore Logistics survey.

Katie MacDonald

Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Risk Management

How Your Freight Agency Can Succeed in an Uncertain Market

Staying engaged with your customers, providing solutions to their new demands, and not losing sight of your business goals can help improve your business during uncertain times.

3PL, Freight Forwarders, Technology

10 Tips | Managing Inbound Freight

Inbound freight can be a challenge to analyze or control, but it significantly impacts operational and cost results. Traverse this ‘final frontier’ of supply chain management by collaborating on these strategies, across departments.

Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation

Is the Future of Freight Transportation Underground?

Switzerland digs into an ambitious initiative: a vast underground network of tunnels transporting cargo.

Intermodal, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain

Intermodal's High Five

Full-year results for intermodal freight are the strongest in five years, finds the Intermodal Association of North America's (IANA) Q4 and year-end Intermodal Market Trends & Statistics report.

Gabrielle Griffith

Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Supply Chain

Leverage Your Freight Forwarder to Boost Your Compliance Program

Consider the following four core elements when assessing and establishing your freight forwarder partnership in order to boost your internal compliance program.

Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Supply Chain

Can Forwarders Survive an App Attack?

With rumors that Uber and Amazon may be about to launch their own global freight brokerage businesses, traditional forwarders and brokers are understandably nervous. But the British International Freight Association (BIFA) reacts to current speculation by underlining "the vastly challenging and circuitous landscape" that forwarders and brokers operate in daily.

Mexico, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation

Global Logistics—February 2017

Mexican border wall becomes issue in trade negotiations, e-commerce companies making headway in logistics services marketplace, Agility Emerging Markets Index shows bleak future for free trade.

Careers, Panama Canal, Retail Logistics, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Transportation

Tim Thoma Brings It In

Tim Thoma, international logistics and compliance manager at Northern Tool and Equipment, is responsible for moving product purchased from overseas.

Daniel Cser

Air Cargo, 3PL, Global Economy, China, Freight Forwarders, Third-Party Logistics, Ocean, Transportation

Seven Tips for Finding the Right Chinese Partner

Use these seven tips to find a partner in China that is right for your company.

3PL, Global Economy, Customer Service, Freight Forwarders, Legislation, Public Policy, and Regulations, Logistics, Technology

The Kings of ACE

When it came time to face the ACE, HW St. John bet on an automated solution that streamlines processes and deals customers a winning hand.

Svetlana Guineva

Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain Management

How to Determine Whether Your Freight Broker Is Legitimate

Don’t risk entrusting your shipments to a fraudulent freight broker. Check broker credentials to protect your goods.

Jett McCandless

Freight Forwarders, Partnership, Transportation Management, Trucking, Transportation

Brokers Are Commoditizing LTL Carriers... And That’s a Good Thing

Shippers and trucking brokers must understand the differences among the service levels carriers offer.

Finance, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Transportation

Inbound Freight Management: 5 Roadblocks (and How to Get Around Them)

Shipping freight plays a vital role in supply chain management, yet many shippers neglect to take control of their inbound shipments. Industry experts offer strategies for overcoming five common obstacles to successful inbound freight management.

Freight Forwarders, Ocean

Ocean Freight Carriers Weather Rough Seas

The demands of volatile markets and structural changes taking place in the ocean freight sector make strong shipper/carrier partnerships beneficial to both parties.

Julian Keeling

Freight Forwarders

Shipper’s Choice: One Freight Forwarder or Many?

Shippers should consider the advantages of placing their supply chain needs in the hands of a single freight forwarder or multiple agents, writes Julian Keeling, Consolidators International Inc.

Freight Forwarders, Partnership

You’re in Charge: Selecting and Managing Freight Forwarders

Effectively managing your freight forwarders helps improve supply chain compliance.

Simon Kaye

Air Cargo, 3PL, Global Logistics, Freight Forwarders, Transportation Management, Supply Chain Management

Freight Forwarders: The Vital Link in Logistics Communication

A professional freight forwarder that represents the interests of all supply chain participants can serve as the missing link in supply chain communication.

Ohad Axelrod

Import, Cross-border Trade, Freight Forwarders

Tips for Shipping Across the Mexico Border

A checklist of five critical questions to ask before booking your next cross-border load.

Rob Brasher

Careers, Freight Forwarders

Employee to Entrepreneur: Transitioning to Freight Agency Ownership

Leaving a job to start a company is a high-risk/high-reward decision. For those transportation and logistics professionals who have been toying with the idea of entrepreneurship, there are some points to take into consideration to help make the right choices.

Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain, Technology

Digital Forwarders Gain Traction

Digital forwarding platforms are rapidly gaining traction in a global forwarding market characterized by uneven change.

Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain, Transportation

SAP Requests an Uber

With a goal to modernize freight transportation through intelligent process automation and better access to a network of connected and reliable drivers, SAP SE and Uber Freight have teamed up.

Katie MacDonald

Big Data, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain

How Freight Agents Can Utilize Data To Grow Their Businesses - Landstar

Freight agents rely on technology to maintain the daily operations of their businesses. But how are they using data gathered from technology to drive growth?

Air Cargo, Freight Forwarders, Transportation

Keeping Air Cargo Safe

A few tips for keeping your air cargo safe during large freight shipments.

Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Ocean, Supply Chain

No-show Fine Could Cause Nightmares for Freight Forwarders

Global Economy, Freight Forwarders, Global Trade Management

Brexit Baffles Freight Forwarders

Most freight forwarders doubt they can handle changes to the United Kingdom's trading relationship in 2021 with the Brexit transition, including new customs documentation and procedures.

David Goldberg

Freight Forwarders, Labor Management, Technology

5 Lessons Learned During the Crisis

Key lessons learned and implemented throughout the years that are vital in not only navigating a pandemic but also being able to do so efficiently.

3PL, Freight Forwarders, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Improve 3PL Warehouse Order Growth by 300% with the Right WMS

Learn how 3PL Central's warehouse management solutions helped Woodland Group become an "invisible" partner for its customers while growing their businesses.

Mark McArthur

Global Economy, Freight Forwarders, Supply Chain

Disruptions in Today's Economy: How Can Supply Chains Prepare?

How can we better prepare to minimize the risks that disruptions present and mitigate their impact? Here’s how to build a more flexible and agile supply chain.

Freight Forwarders, Trucking, Transportation

Atlanta Hits the Spot

Atlanta, Georgia, is the easiest market to find spot truckload van freight in 2019, according to a DAT Solutions report. Take a look at the top 10 markets for outbound truckload freight by equipment type.

Freight Forwarders, Retail, Technology

I Like Big-Box and I Cannot Lie

Almost half of all small to mid-sized businesses decision-makers estimate an increase in shipping spend, and big-box retailers are influencing their strategy.

Mexico, Project Logistics, Freight Forwarders

The Show Must Go On

Leaning on 30 years of experience shipping in Mexico, CFI delivered concert equipment for a well-known pop music group tour in North America.

Jack Bender

Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Supply Chain

Customs Broker vs. Freight Forwarder: Use a Customs Broker for Added Compliance - A.N. Deringer

Using one qualified company for Customs brokerage and freight forwarding reduces the logistical work on the customer’s end, while also making it easier to deliver Customs compliance and an optimal experience from pick-up to delivery.

Freight Forwarders, Ocean, Supply Chain, Transportation

Forming an Alliance with Ocean Shipping

In early 2017, major ocean cargo carriers further consolidated from four alliances to three that dominate global trade. Because this change impacts shippers in a number of ways that include lanes and ports of call, it’s important to know how best to work with them to minimize risks. Experts share best practices that will help.

Marc Dedola

Import, Export, Freight Forwarders, Risk Management, Supply Chain

Commentary: Mitigating Supply Chain Risk

Make sure issues that can disrupt your supply chain are limited and infrequent. Here are several predictable and unpredictable risks that you should plan for:

Air Cargo, Freight Forwarders, Logistics, Logistics I.T.

PROJECT RUNWAY: Airfreight Forwarders Model New Service Collections

Many traditional airfreight forwarders are remaining relevant by enhancing their online capabilities and expanding the range of supply chain services they offer.

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