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10 Tips To Be A Successful Freight Broker!

3 Most Common Freight Forwarding Scams (and How to Avoid Them)! (Infographic)

The transportation industry has seen a rapid influx of interest and growth over the last several years, and this includes the professionals who work as intermediaries between shippers and carriers, such as a freight broker.

Licensed freight brokers operate around the country in various markets, helping make the transport of goods a reality for their customers. Currently, more than 17,000 freight brokers work in the United States, either as independent businesses or as part of a team. Many use business license software to keep things operating smoothly.

However, not all freight brokers experience the same degree of success in their profession.

The History and State of Vehicle Routing!

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels?

My undergraduate thesis in Industrial Engineering was on “Vehicle Routing Procedures, In Theory and in Application”, co-authored with fellow classmate Joel Koschitzky. As this work was researched and written almost 40 years ago it is interesting to reflect on the state of Vehicle Routing technology then and now.

It remains a very complicated problem to solve even to this day. It is actually exponentially more challenging in practice today with the explosion of E-Commerce, Online shopping, and last mile delivery direct to consumers.

Let’s discuss the state of Vehicle Routing past, present and future!

7 Things to Consider When Looking for a Business Warehouse

To DC Or Not To DC? That is the Warehouse Design Question!

A warehouse is a building where goods are kept or stored before they’re dispatched or distributed for sale. It also stores products that are waiting for import or export. It’s vital that you choose a top-grade business warehouse if you want to save money and boost the revenue of your business.

Are You Prepared for the On-Shoring Migration to the U.S.?

Supply Chain Impacts of a Protectionist World!

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The world is changing due to economic, monetary and politic resets. First, the economy in the US seems to be improving. We can see it our local businesses and the purchasing habits of our communities, and more on-shoring activity. We even see charitable contributions on the upswing, not just from the higher income groups, but across the community.

Economic development organizations are seeing more site searches both domestically and from foreign investors. Companies are looking at how to best position themselves related to monetary policy, import/export regulations and tariffs, taxation, and political activities in various places in the world as they relate to stability and economic growth.

6 Reasons Supply Chain Employees Look For New Jobs!

4 Differences Between OnBoarding and Offboarding!

As a boutique recruitment agency, we at Argentus are on the front-lines of the churn in the new jobs market. We speak with potential job candidates every day.

Some of them are passive, interested in moving into new opportunities when we reach out to them. Some of them are active, reaching out to us because they want to make a move.

With the economy experiencing a prolonged growth spurt, and demand for professionals in Supply Chain Management and Procurement – our area of specialty – going up, there’s a lot of activity, especially in short-term contracts where companies are onboarding talent for their change management and business transformation expertise.

How to Guarantee Faster and Safer Business Parcel Delivery!

Last Mile Delivery! What is your Strategy?

Any business involved in regular trading or transactions overseas requires parcels to be shipped back and forth. Business parcel delivery has always been a common part of businesses.

In recent years, the process has become even more streamlined and efficient thanks to the development of new technologies. This is because parcels can be used for deliveries, marketing messages, or any other interaction between businesses.

As a business, ensuring that your parcels and packages are delivered as quickly and safely as possible is crucial as this helps reduce late and wrong deliveries. It can also help you cut extra costs such as compensations and parcelling fees.

6 Trends Affecting Inbound Freight Management!

Will Driverless Trucks Ever Gain Traction?

Successful inbound freight management depends on a strong logistics management program.

Shippers need to have a robust set of controls in place, a high-quality inbound freight routing guide, automated tracking technology, reporting capabilities, and much more.

Shippers need to understand the trends throughout the industry affecting inbound freight management and how to plan accordingly.

The Supply Chain Renaissance Has Begun!

Imagining the Supply Chain of the Future!

The term Renaissance is widely associated with the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries in Europe, denoted by the dramatically renewed interest in, and advancement of, art, science, literature, learning, composition and exploration.

Dozens and dozens of perpetually famous individuals made their enduring mark during this period, including Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Galileo, Shakespeare, Marco Polo, the Medicis, Martin Luther, and Gutenberg, to name but a few.

The 21st century marks a similar period for Supply Chain. Never in history have we heard so much about Supply Chain, its critical importance to every aspect of our lives, and its role in shaping the very fabric of our future.

The Supply Chain Renaissance has begun!

How Air Cargo has kept Supply Chain moving during the Pandemic!

Coronavirus Exposes Global Supply Chain Fragility!

The unfolding covid-19 pandemic has impacted global supply chains in myriad ways including in the area of air cargo. In fact one of the most dramatic of these has been a seismic shift in the way that we ship goods by air.

What is Customs Clearance and How Does it Work?

What’s the Difference Between a Freight Forwarder and a Customs Broker?

According to article 35 of the Customs Law, customs clearance is defined as the set of procedures and acts, carried out before customs, related to the entry and exit of merchandise from the national territory, which depends on the different traffics ( air, sea, land) and customs regimes.

In short, customs clearance is the set of procedures used to verify and approve the entry or exit of goods. Likewise, its process is based on the declaration of certain relevant information before the corresponding customs authority.

Considerations When Choosing an Auto Transport Company!

The Auto Market Supply-Demand Imbalance is Bad for Buyers!

For all car owners, the need to transport your car is something all have encountered or will encounter at some point. Vehicle dealerships can also use auto transport company services to transfer cars to their customers or other dealership locations.

When the need for vehicle shipping arises, this is where car transporters come in. Car transporters offer car hauling services. They pick up your car or you bring it to them, and then they transport it to your desired location using car freight trucks.

Shipping cars is an expensive and often nerve-racking experience for the client. This is due to the possibility of car damage in shipping or even accidents. As a client, you should ensure you choose the right auto transporter to alleviate the worries associated with vehicle transportation.

Disrupting Delivery: Unleashing the Power of Emerging Technologies in Logistics!

5 Ways Logistics Companies Can Save with A.I. Beyond ChatGPT!

Technological breakthroughs have ushered in extraordinary transformations in the ever-changing field of supply chain management. The supply chain is undergoing a revolution thanks to innovations like blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

These technologies in logistics and supply chain are not only improving efficiency and visibility but also enabling entirely new ways of managing and optimizing the supply chain.

Global Tracking Parcel Services: Vital in Facilitating International Trade!

Benefits of GPS Tracking in the Transportation Industry!

Global tracking parcel services offer convenience like never before: packages can be tracked in real-time with just an internet connection; shipments arrive faster due to less paperwork, and customers have more control over when they receive their products or items.

Visit https://www.dhl.com/discover/en-ph/services for more information about global tracking parcel services.

How Trucking Companies Can Attract Younger Workers!

Truckers and the Future of Work!

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Trucking is one of the most important industries in all of America, with trucking companies responsible for supporting the vast majority of the nation’s communities and helping to transport countless tons of freights from place to place every single day. However, the industry is witnessing an unprecedented shortage of workers and needs younger workers.

There are several potential reasons for this. Some experts argue that the rules and regulations of the industry are too strict and off-putting, while others feel that the long hours and risks associated with the job might be making it less attractive to younger people.

If the trucking industry is to survive this crisis and bring in new workers for the many companies across the nation, change is clearly required. Millennials and Gen Z workers could be the answer to the trucker shortage, but how can companies appeal to these generations?

This guide will cover some tips.

What are Freight Management Services?

What’s the Difference Between Freight Management and Logistics Management?

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According to Steele’s Transportation Group, freight management services help companies more efficiently move freight from one point to an end destination. This cost-effective, strategic process involves the use of a variety of transportation modes, technologies and intermediaries.

Through these services, you gain the expert logistical and supply chain support your company needs. You also gain access to a variety of physical assets, such as warehouses, distribution centers, trucks and technologies.