Convoys New Platform Merges Booking and TMS to Cut Shipper Costs

Convoys New Platform Merges Booking and TMS to Cut Shipper Costs

Convoy introduces a new platform merging online booking with TMS capabilities, designed to help shippers streamline the bidding process, reduce freight spend, and ensure data security. The platform significantly shortens bidding timelines through automation and standardization of the tendering process. Furthermore, it leverages sandboxed routing guides to guarantee data privacy. This integrated approach aims to provide shippers with greater control, visibility, and efficiency in managing their freight operations, ultimately leading to cost savings and improved supply chain performance.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Mercurygate CSX Partner to Digitize Intermodal Transport

Mercurygate CSX Partner to Digitize Intermodal Transport

MercuryGate partnered with CSX to integrate RailPlus into its TMS, streamlining multimodal booking processes and enhancing transportation visibility. This integration optimizes transportation decisions, automates reporting and notifications, and ultimately improves profitability. The collaboration aims to drive digital transformation in multimodal transportation, providing shippers with more efficient and convenient solutions. By simplifying the complexities of intermodal shipping, MercuryGate and CSX are empowering shippers to make smarter choices and improve their overall supply chain performance.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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WCO Aids Gambia in Trade Facilitation Via AEO Program

WCO Aids Gambia in Trade Facilitation Via AEO Program

With support from HMRC, the WCO is assisting the Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA) in implementing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program and advancing Coordinated Border Management (CBM). Through online training, field visits, and joint workshops, the initiative aims to enhance the capacity of the GRA and other border agencies. This optimization of customs clearance processes is expected to promote trade facilitation in Gambia, leading to improved efficiency and reduced costs for businesses involved in international trade. The project is crucial for Gambia's economic development by streamlining border procedures.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Cloudbased TMS Transforms Package Delivery Industry

Cloudbased TMS Transforms Package Delivery Industry

Traditional manual shipping processes are struggling to keep pace with increasing order volumes. Cloud-based Transportation Management Systems (TMS) offer automation, scalability, and data analytics to help businesses improve logistics efficiency, reduce operating costs, and better meet customer demands. By streamlining operations and providing real-time visibility, TMS solutions enable companies to overcome growth bottlenecks and achieve sustainable development in the competitive logistics landscape. They offer a significant upgrade over manual processes, allowing for optimized routes, improved tracking, and enhanced communication across the supply chain.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Global Aviation Security Systems Enhanced Amid Rising Threats

Global Aviation Security Systems Enhanced Amid Rising Threats

This paper explores the role of the IATA Safety Manual in enhancing aviation safety management, covering responsibilities, risks, reporting, and communication. It emphasizes the application of IATA reports and key tools, along with the importance of industry activities. The paper highlights how leveraging IATA resources can contribute to a more robust and proactive safety culture within aviation organizations. Ultimately, the aim is to promote safer air travel through effective implementation of IATA guidelines and best practices.

01/05/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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ERP Integration with Freight Data Cuts Costs Boosts Efficiency

ERP Integration with Freight Data Cuts Costs Boosts Efficiency

This paper explores the value enhancement of integrating freight data into enterprise ERP systems. By breaking down information silos and achieving comprehensive supply chain visibility, companies can reduce costs, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks. Through case study analysis, the paper illustrates the impact of freight data integration on different departments and forecasts future trends in intelligent freight data integration. Finally, it offers implementation recommendations, encouraging businesses to take immediate action and embark on their freight data integration journey. This integration empowers data-driven decision making across the entire supply chain.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Walmart Sellers Adopt Data Tools for Black Friday Prep

Walmart Sellers Adopt Data Tools for Black Friday Prep

JiaPlus ERP for Walmart platform launches new features to help sellers efficiently manage stores, optimize listings, monitor hijackers, and improve customer experience, thereby converting traffic into sales during Black Friday. The platform offers unified product/order management, listing quality optimization, 24-hour hijacker monitoring, and automatic price adjustments. These features comprehensively enhance operational efficiency and sales performance for Walmart sellers, allowing them to maximize their potential during the peak shopping season.

01/04/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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