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Announcing Portex and Our $6.25M Raise to Build the Future of Intelligent Freight Logistics

We're excited to announce that Portex has raised $6.25 million in seed funding, led by Footwork Ventures, with additional support from Cowboy Ventures, Susa Ventures, and Base 10, along with seasoned operators in shipping and supply chain logistics.
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Freight

How Freight Fraud Works and How Shippers Can Stop Footing the Bill

Double brokering is hot in the news, especially as long as freight rates remain low. Fraud ts impossible to avoid - its a reality we have to deal with so you should measure it, and make sure you’re not footing the bill for it in your freight rates.
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Transportation Management

3 Ways Food and Beverage Shippers Use Portex to Save 80+ Hours per Month on Freight Tasks

This article covers how Portex helps food and beverage shippers save 80+ hours per month by simplifying spot and contract quoting, automating load tendering and follow-up, and tracking spend and carrier performance.
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Freight

4 Considerations for Managing FTL Freight Contracts in 2024

This article covers 4 considerations when managing your FTL contracts to streamline your operations, create financial hedges, ensure capacity, and create flexibility in your freight management.
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Transportation Management

4 Strategies Freight Transportation Teams Use to Save 20+ Hours Per Week

This article outlines four key strategies for an efficient freight management process: filter your carrier network, use technology to quote in bulk, centralize status updates, and automate reporting.
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Carrier

A Guide to Carrier Scorecards

This article explores the implementation and management of carrier scorecards, offering practical insights to help shippers maintain high service standards, build trust with carriers, and mitigate risks.
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Freight

4 Essential Strategies for Optimizing Freight Procurement

This article outlines four key guidelines for an efficient freight procurement strategy: centralizing information, calibrating your network, optimizing pricing, and continuous improvement.
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