White Papers

White Paper – Government and Aerospace Report

It takes specialized logistics capabilities to ship high-tech gear, delicate components, out-of-gauge equipment and military provisions in tight delivery windows to ultra-secure or dangerous locations. Moving a shipment of fighter aircraft parts, for example, requires different skill sets, security clearances and levels of collaboration between service providers and customers in comparison to shipping something more commonplace like a container full of toys.

The aerospace market is similarly...

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White Paper – 2021 General Rate Increase: A Year Like No Other

Too many shippers misunderstand what’s truly going on with the GRI and make crucial mistakes along the way.

Our guide outlines the three major mistakes we see every year and how you can avoid them.

Don’t stay in the dark and bust your 2021 budget. Download our guide to find out what you need to do to...

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E-Book: COVID and the Case for Digital Standards

Container shipping has a paper problem, and it’s never been more obvious than in 2020.

COVID-19 has put unprecedented strain on the world’s supply chains. The pandemic has exposed the shipping industry’s continuing dependence on printed documentation. Cargo has been stuck in ports waiting for physical paperwork to be delivered by flights that have been delayed.

It is clear that the need to replace antiquated shipping processes with efficient, digital processes is more urgent than ever. But...

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White Paper – How Ryder Simplifies the End-to-End Supply Chain Journey

Disruption continues to be the prime focus of supply chains, whether it’s positive business surges or times of crisis. Overcoming these disruptors requires an operation with complete visibility, flexibility, and optimization across the entire supply chain journey. At Ryder, their industry leading third-party logistics solutions span the entire supply chain from inbound logistics and transportation, to warehousing and distribution, to outbound and returns. This includes nearshoring, e-commerce...

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The Complete Guide to Cross-Border Freight

From customs paperwork, to carrier requirements, to potential security clearances… cross-border freight is a different type of shipment.

The last thing you want to hear is, “stuck at the border.”

It’s true, when it comes to cross-border shipping, one small slip up could cost your business thousands.

And that’s why we put together this guide…

It’s the step-by-step handbook to flawless, stress free, cross-border freight.

It’s got everything you need to know if you’re shipping between the US and Canada.

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Volatility in Food Shipping

While every industry has been affected in some way by COVID-19 and the economic shutdowns that are still occurring to help curb the spread, one could argue that shippers in the food space have had one of the most difficult journeys of all. Spikes in demand and low volumes in stores forced food shippers to adapt quickly to respond not only to in-store demand, but also the influx of e-commerce that followed.

This white paper, produced by FreightWaves in partnership with Redwood Logistics, details...

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White Paper: 2020 Q3 Carrier Rate Report

This Carrier Rate Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a review of the first half of 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

Featured insights include:

  • 2020 review of truck capacity
  • Load volume and trucking rate review
  • Forecast for the 2nd half of 2020
  • Truck orders, volume expectations, and capacity changes

Complete the form below to download your...

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New white papers outline reality of post-pandemic global maritime world

New white papers outline reality of post-pandemic global maritime world

The global maritime world has changed and four new White Papers from GMCG Global outline the realities and new ways of working following the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the world’s shipping industry comes to terms with the issues of post-pandemic operations, new health and safety operational parameters and the realities of the IMO’s global sulphur cap, there are still concerns about how the maritime world will cope with this...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/08/25/new-white-papers-outline-reality-of-post-pandemic-global-maritime-world/

White Paper – Redefining Supply Chain Security

Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. Discovering security-related trends, addressing them before they become a true risk, and dealing with unavoidable real-time situations effectively allows you to manage your supply chain’s security.

This whitepaper offers a breakdown of how to:

  • Understand exactly what’s at risk
  • Examine physical supply chain threats
  • Evaluate supply chain security & mitigating risks
  • Digitize the supply...

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