Practical implications Based on the findings, managers of carriers can categorize shippers according to their specific needs and thereby customize promotions to attract more shippers. Originality/value The findings provide the first, exploratory insights into shippers' motives....
“Carriers push for GRI to stick every fortnight — during severe downturn, they often avoid the mid-month push, but when the market is ‘ripe,’ like right now — they push as often as they can. Not only GRI to lift base rates, but also lifting ‘Peak Season surcharge’ or other su...
Hold your carriers accountable Quickly visualize transaction data to get a clear picture of your network performance Gain visibility of your operations with a clearer picture of your freight, carriers and performance. Summary View Summary View provides a control-tower-level dashboard of all uploaded ...
Gain visibility of your operations with a clearer picture of your freight, carriers and performance. Summary View Summary View provides a control-tower-level dashboard of all uploaded lanes and summarizes: Potential freight savings Load count Carbon footprint Miles Opportunity View Opportunity View...
What do shippers need to know about the ELD mandate? Though the onus is on the carrier to meet the mandate and no fines will be levied for a year, shippers should strive to do business with compliant carriers. Electronic logging maximizes driver safety, increases the chances your ...
This weeds out carriers that don’t meet the shipper’s needs or requirements and streamlines the process. How a Load Board Can Help a Company Grow Load boards are much more than a handy tool. Load boards can help companies that need to ship freight grow. Even for shippers who have a...
Shippers are accusing Asia-North Europe ocean carriers of ‘price gouging’ as FAK (freight all kinds) rates being quoted for January shipment go through the roof. The Loadstarhas been inundated with messages from shipper contacts who just cannot believe the level of rates being quoted by carrier...
carriers that results in better rates and guarantees of service in times when capacity is tight. It’s more than a question of just adding carriers to the mix, Meyer says. Shippers need to understand “opportunities for leveraging [alternative carriers] without negating ties with the nationals...
Thus, the quantification of the potential risk involved in utilising the services of carriers who offer low rates but possess a poor track record when it comes to customer service will determine whether to avail of the lower rates or go in for an alternate carrier who charges more but has ...
Scarborough, located in the eastern part of Toronto, Ontario, is a vibrant and diverse community. With a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and natural landscapes, Scarborough is home to a large population of residents who often find themselves in need of reliable moving service...