Blogs

Discover the freshest insights into industry trends, captivating happenings, prominent logistics conferences, and informative how-to articles. Immerse yourself in the realm of cutting-edge content offered by our blogs, encompassing a curated selection of the most popular resources available.

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November 14, 2024

7 Best Practices for Improving Customer Service in Freight Forwarding

Learn how to provide high-quality customer service in freight forwarding using best practices for improving real-time communication and transparency.

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November 14, 2024

8 Reasons Why Multi-Carrier Shipping Software Is Business-Critical

Learn the advantages of using multi-carrier shipping software for businesses, such as simplifying decision-making, saving time, and offering flexibility in case of shipping disruptions.

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November 14, 2024

Importance of Sustainable Logistics and Best Practices

Learn how to adopt sustainable logistics by reducing paperwork, automating processes, and streamlining freight operations using Freightify's digital platform

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November 14, 2024

How to Better Manage Freight Enquiries and Close More Sales

Learn how to manage freight enquiries, reduce manual tasks, and increase your quote-to-win ratio using Freightify's advanced rate management platform.

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October 3, 2024

The Case for Upgrading Freight Management Systems

Transform your freight forwarding business with modern freight management systems. Learn how to reduce costs, improve efficiency.

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October 3, 2024

Optimize Sales Strategy with Rate Accuracy in Freight

Explore how to improve your freight forwarding sales strategy with proven techniques and Freightify`s accurate rate management software.

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September 25, 2024

Digital Tools to Transform Logistics & Boost Efficiency

Transform Your Freight Forwarding Business: Leverage Digital Tools for Efficiency and Growth

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September 25, 2024

A Guide to Freight Contract Management

Optimize freight contract management by learning key strategies for compliance and cost-efficiency while gaining a competitive edge in logistics.

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September 18, 2024

How System Integrators Streamline Freight Operations

Exploring supply chain system integrators and how they can help establish a seamlessly running logistics ecosystem, benefiting freight forwarders

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September 18, 2024

Boost Revenue with a Tech-Driven Approach for Forwarders

Discover how freight forwarders can leverage technology like dynamic pricing to boost revenue and profit margins in the digital age.

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September 6, 2024

Mastering Freight Rate Fluctuations: A Comprehensive Guide

A guideline exploring the secrets behind rate fluctuations and how stakeholders like freight forwarders can effectively manage freight rate fluctuation.

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September 6, 2024

Freight Consolidation: A Comprehensive Guide

Save on shipping costs! Learn how freight consolidation can optimize your logistics.

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August 30, 2024

Navigating Peak Season Surcharges: Tips & Strategies

Take a deep dive into the nuances of peak season surcharges, why carriers do it, and the strategies shippers can leverage to mitigate the impact of the PSS

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August 30, 2024

Drive Growth with TMS Integrations for Logistics Efficiency

Integrating a TMS, ERP. WMS, CRM, accounting systems, and e-commerce platforms can open new doors of technology-driven growth for businesses.

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August 29, 2024

Avoiding Technical Debt in Freight Forwarding Tech

A deep dive into the various strategies freight forwarders can leverage to avoid or mitigate technical debt in their technology suite

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August 29, 2024

Enhancing Financial Efficiency with a Connected Supply Chain

Exploring the financial benefits of a connected supply chain and the necessary tools that allow or enhance its impact while addressing the information gap

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August 16, 2024

Is Your Logistics Tech Working for You?

Exploring how freight forwarding businesses and shippers can better manage their logistics technology infrastructure to enhance productivity

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August 16, 2024

Supply Chain Integration: A Key to Risk Mitigation

Understanding core systems in logistics and exploring the role of Seamless system integration in reducing supply chain risks

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August 16, 2024

TMS Features: A Comprehensive Guide for Freight Forwarders

In this article, we highlight and review some of the more critical TMS features and their role in ensuring a well-coordinated and seamless transportation

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July 25, 2024

Top Freight Tracking Software: A 2024 Guide

Find the best freight tracking software for your business. Compare features, pricing, and benefits to make an informed decision.

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July 18, 2024

What Impacts Freight Transit Time?

Calculate precise freight transit times quickly with our Freight Transit Time Calculator. Optimize your shipping routes and delivery schedules effortlessly.

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July 18, 2024

How to Minimize Freight Expenses: A Comprehensive Guide

Discover strategies to reduce freight costs in our guide for freight forwarders. Maximize efficiency and save money on shipping

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July 6, 2024

Top 5 Shipping APIs for 2024

Shipping APIs facilitate communication and collaboration between shippers, carriers, customers, and other stakeholders in the supply chain.

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June 20, 2024

LCL Shipping Explained

An in-depth analysis of LCL shipping and what it entails, how shippers can prepare for it, and a comprehensive comparison of LCL and FCL shipping.

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June 14, 2024

Navigating the 2024 GRI: Tips for Freight Forwarders

Deep dive into the concept of general rate increase (GRI) in 2024, the factors that impact it, and how freight forwarders can navigate it effectively

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June 10, 2024

op Freight Procurement Software for 2024

Explore the best freight procurement software solutions in 2024, why they are important, and the features to look out for when choosing an FPS.

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May 31, 2024

Digital Freight Forwarding: The Future of Shipping

Exploring the concept of digital freight forwarding, how it differs from the traditional, and how it is revolutionizing the shipping experience across the globe.

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May 31, 2024

Top Digital Freight Forwarding Platforms: A 2024 Comparison

Find out the best digital freight forwarding platform in 2024, their features, what makes them unique, and how features to always look out for in one.

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May 31, 2024

Digital Freight Management: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024

Master digital freight management: streamline operations, reduce costs & boost efficiency. Learn how Freightify can help.

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May 24, 2024

Why Spreadsheets Fail Freight Forwarder Pricing Teams

Discover why spreadsheets fall short in meeting the demands of freight forwarder pricing teams. Learn how Freightify overcomes these challenges.

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May 23, 2024

Understanding Spot Freight: A Comprehensive Guide

An overview of spot freight and spot rates. What they are and how freight forwarders can effectively manage them by leveraging technology solutions.

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May 15, 2024

Mastering Freight Procurement: Strategies for 2024

The right freight procurement strategy determines an efficient way to transport goods, with minimal delays and maximum cost savings.

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April 26, 2024

Top Freight Forwarding Software: A Comprehensive Guide

Integrating the right freight forwarding software into your business has several benefits that increase operational efficiency and reduce costs.

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April 25, 2024

How Freight Forwarders Are Losing 15% of Revenue

Discover how freight forwarders are losing 15% of revenue due to invoicing errors. Learn how Freightify's solutions can help you reclaim lost profits.

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April 17, 2024

Freightify Welcomes Claus-Robert Heinze as SVP

Freightify Welcomes Industry Veteran Claus-Robert Heinze to Lead Enterprise Product & Professional Services. Join us in driving innovation in freight forwarding.

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Get Instant Rates with Freightify's Rate Procurement Tool

Explore the Freightify platform, learn how it helps freight forwarders access instant freight rates, and learn how they can use these to their advantage.

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June 12, 2024

Top 6 Ocean Freight Software Solutions for 2024

Ocean freight software assists freight forwarders in accelerating their business through robust systems that speed up processing and reduce human errors.

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February 1, 2024

Lars Jensen on Carrier Profitability and Capacity Shifts

Lars Jensen's Insights: Navigating the Red Sea Crisis and Global Shipping Dynamics. Discover how Freightify's spot rate indexing can benefit your business.

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January 16, 2024

Freightonomics Community: Revolutionizing the Freight Forwarding Industry

Join the Freightonomics Community: Revolutionizing Freight Forwarding. Simplify pricing, optimize profits, and stay ahead of the curve.

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December 28, 2023

Navigating Customs: 5 Essential Tips for Forwarders

Stay ahead in international trade. Discover 5 key tips to streamline your cross-border logistics.

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April 25, 2024

Sea vs. Air Freight: Choosing the Right Mode

Explore the key factors that help in evaluating sea freight vs air freight for your shipments. Make informed logistics choices with this beginner’s guide.

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July 4, 2023

Driving Sustainable Logistics: From Multimodal UK 2023

Relive the highlights & Freightify's impact at Multimodal UK 2023 with 300+ exhibitors and insightful speakers.

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May 23, 2023

Best Logistics Events to Attend This Summer

Elevate Your Logistics Career: Must-Attend Conferences This Summer. Network, Learn, and Grow.

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May 16, 2023

Transport Logistic 2023: Innovation & Global Connections

Freightify Shines at Transport Logistic 2023: Driving Innovation in Logistics. Read about our impactful presence at the premier logistics event.

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March 14, 2023

Intermodal Brazil 2023: A Unique Logistics Experience

Freightify Shines at Intermodal Brazil 2023: Driving Innovation in Logistics. Read about our impactful presence and the latest industry trends.

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March 13, 2023

Successful Logistics Software : Key Tips and Best Practices

Here we will share some best practices to implement and common pitfalls to avoid while implementing a logistics software solution.

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March 4, 2023

Boost Your Freight Profits: 9 Insider Tips

Boost Your Freight Bookings: 9 Expert Tips for Forwarders. Learn how to streamline quoting, leverage technology, and create integrated logistics solutions.

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Secrets of Successful Freight Forwarders

The forwarding industry is competitive and complex. In this article, we have shared 7 strategies to differentiate yourself as a successful freight forwarder.

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Streamline Your Freight Quoting Process: A Comprehensive Guide

Maximizing efficiency and precision: leveraging technology for freight forwarder's quote optimization in 2023.

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Overcoming Freight Forwarding Hurdles in 2024

Discover the top challenges for freight forwarders in 2024 and stay ahead of the game with our latest blog post.

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How to Maximize the Potential of Your Freight Software

Learn how how to choose and deploy the finest software tools to boost the productivity and profits of your freight forwarding business.

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Avoid These 8 Freight Forwarding Pitfalls

Streamline your freight quoting process with technology. Learn how to maximize efficiency and precision in 2023.

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TPM23 & TPM Tech: Driving Innovation in Freight Forwarding

Learn more on what to expect from TPM Tech 2023, which will be held in Long Beach, California.

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Building a Profitable Freight Forwarding Business

Learn the essential steps for starting and growing a successful freight forwarding business, from market research and business planning to securing clients.

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Shipping & Logistics APIs: Benefits for Forwarders

Here, we explained how using APIs can help Freight forwarders provide better customer service and help boost their business.

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Best Freight Forwarding Software Solutions for 2024

Learn why freight forwarding software solutions render forwarders more relevant in today’s complex transportation industry.

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Adopting a Customer Driven Supply Chain Strategy in 2024

Understand how technology can help transform traditional freight forwarding processes and enhance customer experience.

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Avoid Demurrage & Detention: A Freight Forwarder's Guide

Learn how logistics visibility can help you minimize detention & demurrage charges after the pandemic.

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May 2, 2024

Freight Rate Management System

Here's the comprehensive guide to Freight Rate Management Systems, how they help optimize the quoting process, and benefits for forwarders.

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Container Shipping Freight Rate Trends - Market Overview

Get historical data, trends & forecasts for Trans-Pacific & Trans-Atlantic container shipping rates.

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Leveraging Digital Tools to Optimize Freight Operations

Navigate Volatile Times: How Freight Forwarders Can Sustain Their Business. Learn how Freightify can help you adapt to changing market conditions.

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Best Container Shipping Companies: A 2022 Comparison

Here's a list of the top 10 international container shipping companies based on TEUs and the number of vessels by the year 2022.

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Top 10 TMS Platforms: Driving Digital Transformation in Logistics

TMS is required for effective operations in unpredictable freight markets. This blog explores the 10 best TMS offerings that are making a mark in 2022.

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Leveraging Freight Data: A Competitive Edge

Unexpected changes distress the supply chain industry, making it hard to sustain. This blog explains how visibility can be used to outperform competitors.

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Expand Your Global Reach with Freightify

Learn how forwarders can expand globally by servicing customers even outside business hours through digitalization with Freightify.

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Maximize ROI with Freight Data Visibility

Learn how enhanced real-time visibility in freight forwarding makes rate management easier and keeps costs in check.

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10 Freight Forwarding KPIs & Metrics for Freight Forwarders

Learn how forwarders can invest in tracking and reporting vital KPIs to help them interpret their business’s health, understand industry trends, and gain market knowledge.

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How Digital Tech in Freight Forwarding can Boost Pricing Teams?

Learn more about how freight forwarding pricing teams' should be equipped with tech advancements & adaptable digital solutions to enhance their productivity.

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ROI Enhancement with Data-Driven Decision Making for Forwarders

Learn how digital forwarders can make reliable decisions to enhance ROI using data analysis, giving them visibility, transparency, sustainability, and a competitive edge.

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Enhancing Carrier Data Coverage with Freightify Link

Learn more about how digital Forwarders can rely on data compilation and conversion tools to increase data coverage, enhance quality, remain agile, and increase their scalability.

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3 Digital Solutions for Freight Forwarders for Sales Productivity

Learn more about the struggles of sales team in manual freight forwarding process and the go-to digital solutions to enhance forwarding sales.

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Freight API Integrations: The Way Forward to Streamline Freight Shipping and Logistics

Learn how tracking and shipping API integrations facilitate a productive supply chain for logistics players, including freight forwarders and 3PLs.

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Real-Time Ocean Freight Visibility: Slash Shipping Cost & Delays

Learn how real-time ocean freight visibility facilitates reduced costs and higher ROIs for shippers, and freight forwarders.

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April 10, 2024

Shipping Surcharges - A Guide to Commonly Levied Shipping Surcharges

Learn more about the role that a forwarding agent plays while decoding additional fees and helping shippers reduce the cost spent on surcharges in this article.

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Why Is Instant Freight Quotation Essential for SME Forwarders?

While the supply chain industry continues to remain volatile, digitalizing the crucial quotation process can help control costs and provide instant gratification. Learn more about it in this article.

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Impact of Russia-Ukraine war on global logistics and supply chain

Russia's invasion of Ukraine is a threat to the supply chain industry and is expected to cause repercussions globally. Where does that leave businesses worldwide?

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What is the expected pulse of freight industry in 2022?

Rising freight rates in 2021 led to carriers reporting large profits while global trade was impacted. This blog covers the factors that caused this extreme instability and deciphers the road map for 2022.

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In-House vs Buying a Rate Management System

Rate management solutions have become a necessity for freight forwarders. In this article, we have discussed the different phases in building a software solution and if it’s worth buying third-party software.

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Top 10 features to consider before buying a rate management system

Having a rate management system is necessary for successful forwarding business in 2022. If that's your priority, then have a look at the top 10 features you should look for before buying an RMS solution.

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How to Build a Profitable Freight Forwarding Business

Digitalization has transformed traditional forwarding businesses. Learn more on the top 3 aspects a freight forwarder should know about shippers which can make his business profitable.

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Can Automated Rate Management Solutions help in Cost Reduction?

SME forwarders can be cost prudent while automating the procurement and quotation by taking advantage of digital transparency. Learn how they can implement it cost-effectively.

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Legislative Reforms & Their Impacts on Freight Rates

The US and European government have introduced several reforms to tackle the crux of supply chain industry. Learn more on the impacts these reforms had on global freight rates.

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Freightify Partners With Vanguard Logistics For Increased Rate Visibility and Instant Quotation

Freightify partners with Vanguard to provide instant LCL rates. Learn more on how this strategic collaboration can benefit customers.

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15 Best Logistics and Freight Technology Startups To Look Out

Here's a list of 15 Best Logistics and Freight Tech Startups that eliminate manual dependency by providing the right solution through tech-based inventions.

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May 30, 2024

Top 5 Busiest Shipping Routes in the World (2024)

Here's a list of major and busiest shipping routes in the world. Also learn about the freight being transported, local charges and other surcharges.

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March 6, 2024

A Complete Guide on Spot Market Freight Rate

Due to space and equipment scarcity, SME forwarders had been excluded from getting contract rates. This can be an opportunity as they can still get access to spot rates.

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Is Labor Shortage The Next big Crisis After Skyrocketing Freight Rates?

The labour shortage crisis in the logistics sector is at an all-time high. Learn more on how it can be an excellent opportunity to start a digitalization process, especially in the freight forwarding industry.

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3 Hidden Costs Forwarders Face by Avoiding Digitalization

Learn more on how outdated systems can make freight forwarding companies incur hidden costs and what can be done to avoid them.

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Transparency: The Most Important Pillar Of Future Logistics

Unlocking the full potential of data requires transparency! Learn more on how transparency within the supply chain actors creates an atmosphere of genuine collaboration.

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Build vs Buy - A Freight Rate Management Solution

In this article, we have discussed the pros & cons of developing software in-house vs. purchasing a commercial solution.

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The Real Cost of Manual Rate Management for Logistics Businesses

Learn more on how automated rate management solutions allow the company to achieve higher productivity levels with a smaller workforce.

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Need For Automated Rate Management Solutions For Forwarders

Learn more on how automated rate management solutions can be a game-changer in the freight forwarding industry.

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Cloud-Based Logistics Software & Solutions For Forwarders

Learn about the importance of emerging cloud-based logistics solutions for freight forwarders and its benefits into their logistics business.

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12 Lead Generation Tips For Freight Forwarders

In this article, we have mentioned the best lead generation tips for freight forwarders and how they can implement them effectively with the help of digitization.

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February 14, 2024

What Factors Drive Volatile Shipping Freight Rates & Shipping Cycle?

The volatility of shipping rates has increased substantially. This article talks about the causes and trends of freight rates and container shipping cycles.

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Impact of European Summer Break on Freight Prices

This blog explains how the European Summer Break has impacted current freight rates. Future trends and data-driven methods

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Amazon's bullwhip effect on supply chain : Worth it?

This article examines the Amazon effect and its strategy for transforming logistics industry through digitalization.

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Yantian Congestion & 4th July Impact on Global Shipping Rates

Learn more on how the Yantian port congestion and 4th July demand affected the global shipping rates.

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10 Best Practices While Choosing Right Freight Software in 2024

In this article, we will learn about what freight forwarding software is, its functions, and how to choose the right freight forwarding software for your logistics business.

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10 Reasons Why Digitalization Should be Priority for Logistics Businesses in 2024

‍As digitalization grows in the logistics industry, it's not about whether you do it, but how. Here are 10 reasons why digitalization adds value to your business.

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