By making integrations accessible and affordable, Bitfreighter enables brokers to enter into the once-dreaded “EDI conversation” with shippers on the front end, using connectivity as a selling point.
In the absence of shipper’s interest cargo insurance to protect the cargo owner against financial loss, carrier’s liability is all that remains, and cargo owners are often disappointed by the all-too-common misconception that the carrier will fully cover their loss.
Shippers may benefit from limiting the number of partners they work with in a loose market, but this exclusionary approach has become a serious — and seriously expensive — problem as capacity has tightened and rates have climbed to record highs.
With 2021’s elevated rates and strained capacity, many shippers are holding out hope for significant rebalancing in the new year. They may need to wait a little longer, however, as experts suggest current market conditions could last well into 2022.
The COVID-19 response, labor shortages and strained capacity will continue into the New Year, but there is hope. Jim Monkmeyer, President of Transportation & LLP, DHL Supply Chain, shares some advice on how to retain talent, where to invest and how to stay positive during this unprecedented time.
All cell and gene therapies are composed of living cells with limited life spans, making it crucial that they are transported on time and in pristine condition.
Most often, hesitation surrounding autonomous vehicles centers on cost and safety concerns. Locomation set out to address these pain points with a phased approach.
Universal Logistics credits its turnaround to the resurgence of the North American automotive industry, particularly in the light-truck and SUV markets.
