Software and Technology, Freight

BENEFITS AND BARRIERS TO ELECTRIFICATION OF THEFREIGHT SYSTEM IN MINNESOTA

May 18, 2022

BENEFITS AND BARRIERS
 in March 2021, the Minnesota Legislature introduced legislation that aims to establish a clean fuels standard. This legislation would entail a 20% reduction in the carbon
emissions of the transportation sector within the state by 2035 when compared to a 2018 baseline. Minnesota’s freight transportation system plays a critical role in supporting the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life (Metropolitan Council 2020). However, concerns over GHGs have led state government authorities to create a plan for electric freight vehicles to replace conventional diesel trucks

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Cogoport

Cogoport intends to make the wheels of international trade turn smoother. We do this by providing digital and technology-enabled solutions that enable freight to move faster, cheaper and more efficiently from point to point. Cogoport is building an international logistics data driven market place for its customers to manage end to end freight logistics. A web-based and app-based solutions to provide instant freight rates, book and track a shipment and ultimately pay with convenience. For Exporters/Importers: Whether you are shipping freight directly or forwarding it on behalf of your clients, use our platform to simplify your life. Instant rates, documentation support and real-time access to information. So stop chasing behind rates and have them come to you. Fast track your business with our quick and simplified process.

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Turning Information Delivery into a Strategic Advantage

whitePaper | January 20, 2023

Delivering information via standard or overnight postal services or manual fax has substantial shortcomings. Manual processes are costly. In large organizations, the volume is hugethousands to hundreds of thousands of documents per month. Mailing them costs $1.20 or more per document (printing, postage and labor), while automated faxing costs $0.10 per document (figures based on US dollars.

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Whitepaper Supply chain reinvention

whitePaper | February 15, 2022

Before COVID-19, global supply chains ticked a lot of boxes: lower labor and operating costs, wider product ranges and greater reach to new markets. But the vulnerabilities and visible failures of global supply chains during COVID-19 were there for all to see. Lead times expanded exponentially. Manufacturing capacity stalled. Ports became congested. Transportation ground to a halt. Excessive reliance on one location or one supplier caused a domino effect of expensive downtime along the line.

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Forecasted Transport Planning

whitePaper | May 22, 2022

Transportation, shipping, and logistics management should always be treated with priority in the supply chain process. We should also understand this can represent one of the most costly, complex and time-consuming pursuits in an organization. Hence, transportation planning and robust logistics management play a crucial role in executing deliveries on time

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How Payments Automation Can Un-Freeze Freight

whitePaper | September 2, 2022

The global supply chain crisis exposes industry vulnerabilities and critical U.S. infrastructure shortcomings. A key link in that frozen chain is the U.S. freight industry. An innovative digital payments solution for trucking companies could break the ice.

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Improving the Last Mile With Secure, Unattended Asset-Transfer Solutions

whitePaper | April 6, 2020

With final-mile deliveries on the rise, it’s more critical than ever to efficiently and securely transfer assets between business partners. Despite improvements in route planning, dock scheduling, and transportation-management systems, the biggest problem remains — sometimes there’s simply no one available to receive the delivery.

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Optimise your retail business in turbulent times

whitePaper | January 23, 2023

Optimise your retail business in turbulent times In this guide we explore how to shape a validated and prioritised roadmap for business optimisation. You’ll also gain insights into how retail organisations like Boohoo Group and a leading UK supermarket are ensuring early and lasting value from their optimisation initiatives.

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Spotlight

Cogoport

Cogoport intends to make the wheels of international trade turn smoother. We do this by providing digital and technology-enabled solutions that enable freight to move faster, cheaper and more efficiently from point to point. Cogoport is building an international logistics data driven market place for its customers to manage end to end freight logistics. A web-based and app-based solutions to provide instant freight rates, book and track a shipment and ultimately pay with convenience. For Exporters/Importers: Whether you are shipping freight directly or forwarding it on behalf of your clients, use our platform to simplify your life. Instant rates, documentation support and real-time access to information. So stop chasing behind rates and have them come to you. Fast track your business with our quick and simplified process.

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