Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

Breaking the Cycle: How Tech Can Balance the Freight Market

February 12, 2020

Ahmad El-Dardiry, SCB Contributor

The freight industry has tools at its disposal to solve the root causes of market volatility.

ANALYSIS

Freight Forwarders’ Value in Times of Global Uncertainty

February 10, 2020

Doug McBee, SCB Contributor

Freight forwarders are turning to value-added services not only to improve only their competitive positioning, but also to increase profits.

One Network Enterprises Launches Enhancements to Its Global Logistics Gateway

February 6, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

One Network Enterprises, a global provider of multi-party business networks for autonomous supply chain management, announced the availability of the latest version of its Global Logistics Gateway with its integrated digital freight brokerage network, Market MakerTM, and real time tracking through its Telematics Network.

Analysis

Freight Forwarding Has Reached a Roadblock

February 3, 2020

Cathy Morrow Roberson, SCB Contributor

For years, freight forwarding companies have handled shipment bookings, rate comparisons and tracking services that are now offered by most online marketplaces. Where does that leave the middlemen of the freight world?

The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

January 30, 2020

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

The Future of Freight Is Congested. Digital Brokers Could Help Unclog It.

January 27, 2020

Nick Darmanchev, SCB Contributor

To keep shipments on track, here are two key areas to consider.

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport Announce New Partnership

January 21, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport (AGWorld) have signed a strategic partnership to create new cross-border opportunities for shippers doing business between Asia and the United States.

Nolan Transportation Group Acquires Eagle Transportation, Expanding Cold Chain Logistics Services

January 20, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Nolan Transportation Group, a non-asset truckload freight brokerage and provider of third-party logistics services in North America, recently announced the acquisition of Eagle Transportation LLC, a Mississippi-based freight brokerage specializing in temperature-controlled shipping.

3PLs Help Shippers Create a Dynamic Supply Chain

January 6, 2020

ArcBest

Maintaining a dynamic supply chain in the 21st century involves an approach similar to crowd-sourcing, or what’s known as the “Uber Effect."

Trade War Turns Seasons Upside Down for Truckers at L.A. Port

December 26, 2019

Bloomberg

The U.S.-China pact has taken tensions in the 20-month trade conflict down a notch, but its effects are still rippling through the economies of the main protagonists.

Freight Forwarding/Customs Brokerage

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding freight forwarding and customs brokerage and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering goods to more global customers than ever before using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions that manage international business logistics and customs clearance. As these services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using freight forwarding and customs brokerage solutions to power their supply chains.