See our expert insights on how to negotiate logistics services contracts. About the author Jan Runge Petersen has been active in the logistics industry for 40 years, during which time he has held various management positions within logistics and freight forwarding globally. He has spent the last ...
Why this matters:Often, services included in the scope of the contract are not clearly described. This leads to ambiguity in numerous following clauses. For example: A shipper might interpret ‘warehousing’ to include the entire range of services from arrival of the goods to the warehouse, up...
Nearly four in 10 shoppers have abandoned online purchases due to items being out of stock, so take proactive steps to avoid disappointing buyers. Find backup sources of widely available wholesale products, and cover contingencies in your contracts with suppliers. How will you scale your business...
Freight forwarders are different from 3PLs in that they’re specifically dedicated to matching up brands with drivers or carriers. Why do companies choose to work with a 3PL provider? Companies choose a 3PL when they become overwhelmed by order growth. 3PLs are not just a solution for ...
It's about a ten-step process to set up a brokerage, from filing paperwork to brokering the first load. Image: HDT It’s becoming something of a thing in trucking for an existing motor carrier of any size to launch a side business to broker freight. Such a brokerage is typically set ...
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Freight brokers: Act as intermediaries between brands and drivers. Freight forwarders are different from 3PLs in that they’re specifically dedicated to matching up brands with drivers or carriers. Why do companies choose to work with a 3PL provider? Companies choose a 3PL when they become overwhe...
Freight is hauled by truck drivers but moved by freight brokers. Be sure to check with your state regarding requirements to establish and operate a business.
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