Managing Rising Freight Costs Without Losing Customers
Rising freight costs have become a persistent operational pressure for most global shippers, reshaping how they manage transportation budgets and customer expectations. Capacity constraints, surcharges,
Why Freight Planning Is Key To Preventing Product Shortages
Disruptions in global supply chains no longer surprise logistics teams — they’re expected. What catches many off guard is how quickly poor freight planning can
The Ripple Effect of Empty Containers: How a TMS Helps Mitigate Costs?
As global shipping volumes dip and more containers leave ports half-empty or unused, the cost of moving goods is becoming increasingly unpredictable. For shippers, the
Navigating Tariff Tensions: How Trade Policy Is Reshaping Freight Strategy
In 2025, the global freight landscape is experiencing sustained volatility driven by rising protectionism and shifting trade policy. For shippers, navigating tariff tensions demands more
How To Mitigate the Effects of Blank Sailings Across Your Supply Chain
Blank sailings — canceled port calls or entire voyages — have become a recurring challenge in global shipping. Driven by factors such as demand fluctuations,
What Happens When You Combine Freight Audit Data with Your TMS?
Most logistics teams treat Freight Audit and Transportation Management Systems (TMS) as separate tools. One tracks what’s been charged. The other plan is how freight
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You Don’t Have a Freight Spend Problem – You Have a Visibility Problem
Every logistics leader is feeling the pressure in 2025. Shipping costs are up. Tariffs are disrupting sourcing strategies. Capacity is tight. Inflation has crept into
From Reactive to Proactive: Using Freight Audit Data to Drive Smarter Supply Chain
In today’s volatile logistics environment, where tariffs, inflation, and sourcing shifts are driving up transportation costs, freight audit isn’t just about catching billing mistakes. It’s
Freight Claims 101: What Every Shipper Should Know About Protecting Their Bottom Line
When shipments arrive damaged, delayed, or not at all, most shippers know they can file a freight claim. But few realize how complex, time-consuming, and
Case Study Royal Philips: Expedited Freight Cost Control & Optimization
The Challenge Royal Philips faced a growing, costly problem: millions of dollars spent annually on uncontrolled expedited air freight. Their global teams lacked: Visibility into