If you have shipments of 10 euro pallets or less in your network, using less than truckload (LTL) could be a great way to reduce costs while improving efficiency. If you have some experience shipping full truckload (FTL) freight but are relatively new to LTL, it’s important to first understand a few key differences between the two modes. What is Full Truckload (FTL or TL)? Most common equipment is a 13.6-meter tautliner (euroliner) or refrigerated trailer. Only one shipper’s freight...
What’s the Difference Between LTL and Full Truckload Freight?
How Coyote Helped Edgard &Cooper Scale Their Business
Quick Shipper Facts Producer of healthy dog and cat food Made up of 120 humans and 60 pets Heavily focused on sustainability (kibble packaging is 100% biodegradable) Donates 1% of their sales to charity Coyote Services Used Full truckload capacity Less-than-truckload capacity Dedicated support Challenge International pet food producer, Edgard &Cooper, grew rapidly and their supply chain could not keep up with the demands of their business. They needed a...
How Coyote helped Nutkao Sustain Rapid Growth
We have a truly collaborative relationship with Coyote Logistics. They are a trusted partner that we really count on.” - Irene Giargia, Exports Coordinator, Nutkao Quick shipper facts International leader in the production of privately labelled spreads Significant player in the Italian confectionary market Shipping products to more than 85 countries Coyote services Dedicated account team Managed TMS services Reporting and analytics Modal conversion...
CoyoteGO Shipper #1: Signing Up for Digital Freight
Welcome to CoyoteGo®! Welcome to CoyoteGO®, your free digital freight platform where you can manage the full lifecycle of your European shipments — from quoting through settlement — online, at your convenience. With CoyoteGO®, you can: Build your shipments online Access capacity from our massive network of over 7,500 carriers Track your shipments Manage paperwork Join thousands of daily users and get connected to the capacity you need faster. Below is everything you...
What is Outsourced Logistics? Learn More About 3PLs
Contributed by Evan Armstrong President &CEO of Armstrong &Associates With the rapid rise of globalization, technology and e-commerce, supply chains have become incredibly complex. Though running an effective supply chain operation is more difficult than ever, it has also never been more important. To compete in the modern world, shippers have to efficiently manage their inventory and fulfillment. To do this, most will look outside their four walls for a little help. It is not...
A Beginner’s Guide to Transportation Management Systems
Shippers, regardless of size, need to keep tabs on their supply chain. Without a clear, consolidated view, it's impossible to see what is working well and where they need to address poor performance. The most effective (and common) way that shippers gather crucial data and gain network visibility is by using a transportation management system, commonly referred to as a TMS. In this post, we'll cover all the basics about this core logistics and transportation technology, including the...
Everything Shippers Need to Know About Brexit
On January 1, 2021, the United Kingdom (UK) will conclude its Brexit transition period and officially depart from the European Union (EU). While this comes as no surprise, this understandably raises questions for shippers who want to know how Brexit will impact customs, shipping costs and their business. At Coyote Logistics, we are committed to helping you navigate the unique challenges of Brexit by offering our knowledgeable support and flexible supply chain solutions. Here is an...
Molino Nicoli’s Efficient Supply Chain Thanks to Coyote Logistics
Quick Shipper Facts International breakfast cereal, cereal bar and baby food producer Known for gluten-free, allergen free products 150-year-old family company Located in Bergamo, Italy Challenges Difficulty securing enough capacity to keep up with holiday season demand Delays between loading and delivery, resulting in warehouse inventory shortages In need of innovative supply chain solutions to account for increases in export volume Result Working with Coyote...
Why CSM Bakery Turned to Coyote for Managed TMS Solutions
Coyote has provided invaluable visibility and recommendations to create a more efficient supply chain, allowing us to reduce transport cost while maintaining levels of productivity. Thanks to our new visibility, we have implemented new ways of working through smarter, long-term optimizations.” - Úrsula Ibars, European Logistics Project Manager, CSM Bakery Quick Shipper Facts International leader in the baking industry Shipping broad range of products to more than 100 countries...
How to Become a Shipper of Choice
Shipper of Choice. This phrase has been a hot topic of discussion in the European freight market over the past few years — and for good reason. There are a variety of factors behind this movement of attempting to become a preferred shipper: the influx of technology, tight market conditions, and currently, one of the most compelling: we’ve been living in a carrier’s market. So, what does this mean exactly? It implies that hauliers have the luxury of choice due to more shipper demand than...