SMC Acquires Transportation Costing Group to Expand Trucking Services

SMC Acquires Transportation Costing Group to Expand Trucking Services

SMC³'s acquisition of TCG expands its reach into the truckload sector. TCG's cost accounting software will enhance SMC³'s pricing and cost control capabilities, ultimately improving profitability and operational efficiency for its customers. This strategic move allows SMC³ to offer a more comprehensive suite of solutions for transportation management, strengthening its position in the logistics technology market. The acquisition leverages TCG's expertise to optimize cost analysis and provide more accurate pricing models within the SMC³ platform.

01/26/2026 Logistics
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VLCC Market Investment Opportunities Analyzed

VLCC Market Investment Opportunities Analyzed

Drewry's independent analysis of the VLCC market provides investors with essential market insights, including supply and demand conditions, market dynamics, and future trends, helping clients better assess investment opportunities in the shipping sector.

08/06/2025 Logistics
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Asian Shippers Push for Transparent Pricing Fair Practices

Asian Shippers Push for Transparent Pricing Fair Practices

The Asian Shippers' Alliance annual meeting adopted an action plan to address rising ocean freight rates and opaque surcharges. The plan includes appeals to the International Chamber of Commerce and the World Trade Organization, advocating for simplified freight rates and reasonable surcharges. It also supports supply chain security measures and urges Asian countries to develop pro-competitive maritime regulations to protect shipper rights. The alliance aims to ensure fee transparency and fair treatment for shippers in the face of increasing costs and complex fee structures in the maritime industry.

09/26/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Key Role of Bill of Lading in Global Trade Risk Management

Key Role of Bill of Lading in Global Trade Risk Management

The Ocean Bill of Lading (B/L) is a crucial document in international trade, serving as evidence of a transport contract, a receipt for goods, and a document of title. This paper delves into the types, contents, circulation process, and significant role of the B/L in international trade. It compares the risks of original B/Ls versus Telex Release, explores common issues and solutions, and discusses the development trends of electronic B/Ls. The aim is to help businesses master B/L operations, mitigate trade risks, and improve operational efficiency.

01/07/2026 Document Interpretation
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Sonny Shares Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion Strategies

Sonny Shares Crossborder Ecommerce Expansion Strategies

Sunny Overseas Cross-border Product Selection course, taught by Ding Xiaofeng, distills ten years of experience into golden product selection strategies. It provides a complete SOP process, revealing the product selection models of million-dollar sellers, and shares valuable insights to help you succeed and find your own cross-border blue ocean market. Learn the secrets to identifying profitable products and scaling your e-commerce business with proven techniques and actionable strategies. This course provides the knowledge and tools necessary to make informed decisions and achieve sustainable growth in the competitive cross-border market.

01/07/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Shopee Sellers Gain Edge in Southeast Asias Food Market

Shopee Sellers Gain Edge in Southeast Asias Food Market

This article delves into the product selection strategies for the food category on the Shopee e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia. Focusing on the Singapore and Malaysia markets, it analyzes the potential of popular categories such as snacks, instant food, and health foods. The article also provides recommendations for untapped blue ocean food categories for cross-border sellers, helping them seize opportunities and tap into the Southeast Asian market. It aims to assist sellers in making informed decisions and maximizing their success within the region's growing e-commerce landscape.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Indonesias Ecommerce Boom Selling on Tokopedia Posttiktok Shop

Indonesias Ecommerce Boom Selling on Tokopedia Posttiktok Shop

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Tokopedia seller onboarding process, focusing on the requirements, procedures, and precautions for Chinese sellers joining the Indonesian e-commerce platform. It offers suggestions for post-onboarding operational strategies. Furthermore, the article analyzes the market opportunities arising from the collaboration between Tokopedia and TikTok Shop, aiming to help cross-border sellers capitalize on the emerging blue ocean of the Indonesian e-commerce market. This guide provides valuable insights for navigating the Tokopedia platform and leveraging its partnership with TikTok Shop.

01/06/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Walmart Sellers Gain Edge with New Sponsored Variant Ads

Walmart Sellers Gain Edge with New Sponsored Variant Ads

Walmart's platform is emerging as a new blue ocean for e-commerce, and the launch of Child Item Ads presents new opportunities for sellers. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state of the Walmart platform and the advantages of Child Item Ads. It also offers operational suggestions on product selection, listing optimization, customer service, and more, to help sellers seize the opportunity and tap into the Walmart market. By leveraging these strategies, sellers can effectively navigate the platform and achieve success in their cross-border operations.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Sellers Guide Finding Profitable Niche Products

Amazon Sellers Guide Finding Profitable Niche Products

This article delves into the underlying logic and practical techniques of Amazon product selection, aiming to help novice sellers avoid common pitfalls and uncover niche, blue ocean markets. It emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own capabilities and elaborates on the concept and advantages of long-tail products. The article provides practical tips for discovering long-tail products through keywords, audience targeting, competitor analysis, and search engines, empowering sellers to find a breakthrough in a highly competitive market. It aims to provide actionable strategies for effective product sourcing.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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