Daniel Hernanndez Shumenkov

Are shipping delays, unexpected costs, or confusion around who’s responsible for freight giving you headaches? 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! 🚢 This free ebook breaks down the most essential shipping terms in a simple, easy-to-understand way. Whether you’re a logistics pro or just getting started in international trade, this guide will show you exactly where risk and costs shift between buyer and seller. 💡 Why you need this guide: 🔹Clarity: Understand who’s responsible for what at every stage of the shipment. 🔹Savings: Avoid hidden costs and unexpected risks that could damage your bottom line. 🔹Simplicity: No jargon, just practical advice that you can apply right away. Download our free Incoterms Guide now and start making smarter shipping decisions today. 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐌 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲! 💼 #Logistics #Shipping #Incoterms #SupplyChain #FreightForwarding #InternationalTrade #FreeGuide #DocShipper #GlobalLogistics

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Shippers are moving LTL-sized #freight to FTL carriers due to low rates in the market. If your #transportation provider is willing to run at or below cost -- or finds a carrier willing to run at or below cost -- then your break-even point to shift to FTL is much lower. By using direct routing with FTL, you also reduce your risk of damage in transit. At Motive Logistics, we believe in retaining long-term partners by treating them well. These #shipping partners then perform for us when we need them the most, including completing multiple pick-ups and/or stops. If you have 6 - 20 pallet shipments, oddly-sized or -shaped shipments, fragile shipments, low-density shipments, or multiple shipments to the same region, find out how our Partial Truckload process can ensure that you reduce your upside risk on cost, minimize freight damage, and cut your carbon emissions. #logistics #trucking #supplychain #manufacturing #sustainability

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Quality is everything these days. No matter if you’re a shipper or a 3PL — dealing with trailer returns, damages, and other OS&D issues can be costly in more ways than one. Most warehouses are product in, product out. Sounds simple, but you have to make sure that when it does go out, it’s in the same condition it came to you in. How often do you get a call from an end delivery location saying “Hey we got damages on that last shipment or weren’t we supposed to get 20 pallets, we only have 18?” And usually this is a month or more after that product left your building. What do you say back to that? You can’t go back in time and actually see the quality of that load before it went out — at best you may have a couple of pictures, at worst, nothing at all. Until now. OneTrack.AI recently released a brand new way to use our AI camera sensors. Forward-facing to automatically capture, monitor, and validate load quality. Now whenever you get those damage calls you can quickly search for the specific order and see exactly what happened. Plus with a synchronized overhead and forward facing view you can regularly review this for continuous improvement of your loading processes. For 3PLs you can now prove to your customers that you’re putting the safety of their product at the top of your priority list. For shippers and manufacturers — this is how you make sure your product gets to your customers in top condition. Either way you get the visibility you need to keep quality (and your bottom-line) as high as possible. #LoadQuality | #WarehouseOperations | #Logistics | #WarehouseIntelligence

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Supply Chain: SCAC Codes Given that there are thousands of carriers, there are also thousands of SCAC codes. It’s critical that you use the right one to maintain compliance with your retailer and control over your shipping. Here are a few you might recognize. Anyone have additions to this? AAA Cooper  AACT ABF Freight  ABFS Averitt Express AVRT XPO Logistics CNWY XPO Logistics XGSI DHE DPHE Bolt Express BXPE Daylight DYLT Estes Express EXLA Old Dominion ODFL FedEx Express FDEN FedEx Ground FDEG FedEx Freight National (formerly Watkins) FXNL FedEx LTL Freight East FXFE FedEx LTL Freight West (Formerly Vikn – Viking) FXFW RJW Logistics RJWI UPS Small Shipment Processing UPSN UPS Freight UPSG #scac #EDI #supplychain #logistics

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Good morning Nashvile! Ready to launch into another day of learning, connecting with old friends, and meeting new ones at the CSCMP - Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals EDGE Conference and Expo! ~Mr. Supply Chain #AlwaysBeLearning #SupplyChain #CSCMP

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Analysis Paralysis....ever heard of it? It's the need to have everything planned out to perfection before you take action. I have seen a number of Freight Agents fall victim to this over the year. The potential is there, they could make it...but they get in their own way trying to plan everything, research everything until they could recite every detail back in a court of law, then figure out the best strategy. And waiting so long to just pick up the phone or send the email. I am a planner...so I could very easily fall victim to this mentality myself. Sometimes it just feels comfortable to research and plan instead of doing. But, I have a plan for that. (Isn't is ironic, don't you think..)I put actual productivity goals in place for myself every single week so that I don't fall victim to just thinking about something and never getting off the starting block! If you have been a Freight Agent for 3 or 6 months and haven't moved a load, or if you haven't hit your goals for 3 or 6 months in any area..stop right now! Look at your productivity each day and decide to win. Change the narrative of planning for it and just do it. You may not know everything yet, but I guarantee that you will learn more by doing the action for just one day than you would have with a week of research! So, get after it! Mondays don't win themselves!

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The LTL freight market is navigating headwinds, but leading carriers like XPO and Old Dominion Freight Line are staying the course, using this phase to refine operations and prepare for future opportunities. 🚚 📉 Market Context: Both carriers reported year-over-year tonnage declines in November, signaling potential stabilization at the bottom of the cycle. ✅ XPO: Margins are improving through service-focused pricing and local account strategies, with 21 Yellow Corp. terminals reopened to boost capacity by 30%. ✅ Old Dominion: Yield management remains strong, with 30% excess capacity in place to capture growth when demand returns. At Mothership, we’re proud to partner with carriers like XPO and Old Dominion to provide shippers with unmatched nationwide coverage and reliable service. These partnerships ensure that even in challenging markets, your freight can go farther, faster, and more efficiently. Read more about the market: https://bit.ly/4fUrrWI

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"What REALLY Gives Logistics Pros That Boss-Level Feeling?" 💪🚛 Folks, do you think it’s the weekly paycheck or the job title? Nah. In logistics, the real flex is this: Getting that POD right on the FIRST try 🙌 You know how it goes: Customer: “Do you have the POD?” You: “Sent it last week.” Customer: “Can you resend it?” You (gritting your teeth but staying cool): “Sure, let me pull it up…” But that one glorious time you nail it? POD locked, loaded, and ready on the first ask? That’s when you feel like the logistics superhero you are. Cape optional 🦸‍♂️ This industry isn’t about suits, ties, or fancy corner offices. It’s about: ✔️ Delivering under pressure (and still finding time to breathe) ✔️ Managing the chaos while keeping things moving ✔️ Knowing you’re the backbone of a supply chain that keeps the world turning. 💬 Logistics pros, what’s YOUR moment of pure power? Maybe it’s surviving a 2-hour wait at the dock without losing your cool. Or getting those timeslot pickups and deliveries right on time. Maybe its locking in that new customer that your competitor just lost 😁 👇 Drop your best “boss-level moment” in the comments - bonus points if it’s funnier than mine. And if you’re here for more logistics laughs and real talk, hit that LIKE and FOLLOW button 🚛✨ Let’s celebrate the wins - big, small, and hilariously frustrating 💪 #Logistics #Trucking #SupplyChain #Transport #Freight #InterstateTransport #RoadFreight #TransportServices #Linehaul #Procurement #3PL #Warehousing #Warehouse #FreightForwarder #FreightForwarding #TruckingNews #Cargo #Import #Export #OceanFreight #SeaFreight #AirFreight #Australia

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Introducing the Ultimate Guide to LTL Shipping 🚛 Are you shipping smaller loads but still need reliable, cost-effective transport? Our latest blog post breaks down everything you need to know about Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping and how it can benefit your business. In this guide, we cover: ⚡How LTL shipping works ⚡Key benefits for small to mid-size shipments ⚡Tips for optimizing costs and ensuring on-time delivery Whether you're new to LTL shipping or looking for ways to streamline your logistics, this guide has you covered. Don't miss out—read the full article now: https://lnkd.in/enqezBjw #LTLShipping #Logistics #SupplyChain #GreenFreight

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The world is unpredictable and changing more frequently than ever. That includes freight transportation. Ask these 7 questions to make sure you're prepared: 1. Are carriers showing any signs of financial stress? 2. How dependent are you on one major supplier of raw materials or products?  3. Are any manufacturing or supplier locations at high risk for major weather events?  4. How long is transit from your suppliers?   5. How variable is your customer demand?  6. Are the products or materials in your supply chain at a higher risk of theft?  7. Do you have visibility to inventory levels and shipments in transit?  If you're getting some answers you don't like, reach out to me for help.

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Does your shipping software have these must-have features? If not, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Check out our eBook to learn how to build a strong business case for new software. Plus, see how shippers have achieved up to 80% faster throughput, 20% lower fulfillment costs, 30% savings on shipping, and 85% fewer retailer chargeback fees. Learn more: bit.ly/4fyv4RA

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Number of the Day 2.21 million Projected container imports into major U.S. ports in July, in 20-foot equivalent units, a 15.5% increase over last year, followed by a forecast of 2.22 million inbound TEUs in August, up 13.5% year over year, according to the Global Port Tracker.

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Size and Weight do matter, 📏 +⚖ = GOOD SHIPPING!!! Information that you need to make sure is correct when shipping LTL: What is the pallet or unit size being shipped? Dimensions must include all the outside dimensions of everything in or on your shipment. Note, the carrier doesn’t want exact dimensions, they want rounded up dimensions. For example, let’s say the exact dimensions of your shipment including the pallet/unit and the part being shipped are 47.5”x39.5”x30.2”. The dimensions that the carrier needs to see on the Bill of Lading (BOL) are 48”x40”x31”. Note that any dimension over 0.0… rounds up to the next highest number, so 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, and 0.9 all round up to the next whole number, in this case 1.0. More examples: 40.4 equals 41; 38.2 equals 39; 20.1 equals 21. You should be aware that nearly all carriers today have laser measuring devices in their terminals and the vast majority of all shipments are re-dimensioned by the carrier, so if your dimensions are off, you will receive corrections and anytime you receive a correction to a BOL, it will cost you money. 📏 What is the weight?  As close to exact as possible. Like dimensions, the vast majority of all LTL freight is re-weighed. We recommend that all yards that ship have a commercial scale to weigh your shipments. If don’t want to invest in a large commercial scale, at least get a scale that can hook on to your forklift. There are options that cost less than $50. This investment can save you hundreds of dollars over time in reweighs. We have seen reweighs that range from 10# to over 5000#. ⚖ #inxpress308 #shipping #damagedshipment #ltlfreight

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Is your supply chain prepared for the unexpected? Expedited freight often becomes the go-to solution for shippers when unforeseen disruptions throw a wrench into production schedules, distribution plans, or customer commitments. But handling expedited shipments isn’t as simple as moving things fast — it’s a high-stakes balancing act of cost, timing, and reliability. Our latest article explores the growing complexities of expedited freight and how shippers can stay ahead of these challenges: - The real cost of speed (Are expedited shipments worth it?) - How to maintain visibility and control under tight deadlines - Navigating cross-border hurdles without compromising delivery times From manufacturing to retail and e-commerce, today’s shippers face significant pressure when the need for speed arises. Learn what it takes to stay agile and turn disruptions into opportunities: https://lnkd.in/g5k_saPi #freight #trucking #transportation #logistics #supplychain #expedited #expeditedfreight #3pl #rj #rjlogistics

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Number of the Day 2.79 Million U.S. loaded container imports in October, in 20-foot equivalent units, up 5.8% from the same month last year for the smallest annual increase in a year and down 3.3% from September’s import volume, according to S&P Market Intelligence.

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