Mega-retailer Amazon.com launched a cloud-based application for logistics companies that it says can help users to improve supply chain visibility, mitigate supply chain risks, and lower costs. The “AWS Supply Chain” product is a unit of the firm’s Amazon Web Services arm, which—along with competitors like Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud—rents computer server space to …
President Biden told Democratic and Republican congressional leaders that the House and Senate must pass legislation to avert a rail shutdown, warning of risks to the economy. Biden met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) at the …
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Retailers this holiday season are focusing on delivering packages to customers on specific dates, rather than competing on speed of delivery. With inflation-conscious consumers now dialing back their online shopping, many retailers are focused on restraining the high costs of fulfillment and last-mile delivery. Amazon.com Inc. set the pace for competition on speed with its …
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Freight volumes of automotive parts are still recovering as demand for many durable goods wanes. Rail carloads for motor vehicles and parts averaged 11% higher year over year in October as part of a recovery trend that started earlier in the year. The average age of cars hit new highs earlier this year as consumers …
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Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its October report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and analysis for logistics and supply chain professionals. The report shows that a slowing economy, retailers reducing purchases, inflation and high fuel costs are finally making an impact on U.S. container imports. The …
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To manage the fast-paced business of matching carriers and shippers, choosing the right freight broker software is essential for your success as a broker. Especially if you’re just starting, freight brokers need specialized solutions that help manage carrier relationships and perform freight matching needs, invoicing, payments, and financial tasks. Transportation Management System (TMS)Transportation management systems …
The U.S. transportation industry is responsible for moving cargo and people across the country. This business sector is immensely diverse, encompassing such vehicles as trucks, trains, airliners, and passenger cars; several safety topics are of vital importance to the industry. The state of transportation infrastructure in the United States is a serious concern for fleet operators …
A freight broker is someone who assists shippers with freight ready to haul by finding carriers (drivers) who are qualified to haul the load. They are responsible for arranging the transportation and tracking of a load hauled by a freight carrier. What do you need to start your freight broker business? Federal Application Requirements: Every brokerage …
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Becoming a freight broker in Georgia is a lucrative opportunity that comes with multiple benefits. If you’re an excellent communicator, have stellar negotiation skills, and have a knack for putting things together, freight brokering can be the perfect career opportunity for you. Requirements for Working as a Freight Broker in Georgia There are no formal licensing requirements …
Freight brokers act as a go-between for carriers and shipping companies. Brokers will typically employ freight agents to work for them as independent contractors, and these agents will work to compile a database of carriers, making the broker’s job a bit easier. Certifications for Becoming a Freight Broker in Ohio The regulations for freight brokerage are set …