Choosing Dock Scheduling Software: 6 Criteria That Matter
A buyer's guide to dock scheduling software: which criteria actually matter, what's overrated, and which option fits your warehouse size.
How to Choose a Transportation Visibility Platform
A decision framework comparing project44, FourKites, Shippeo, Transporeon and TMS-native tracking, so European shippers can pick with confidence.
CMR Convention Explained: What Shippers Are Owed
What the CMR Convention covers, how the 8.33 SDR/kg liability cap works, and why shippers still need separate cargo insurance.
Connecting Your TMS to SAP ERP: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to connect a standalone TMS to SAP ERP via IDocs or APIs, including field mapping, testing steps, and how to fix common IDoc errors.
Carrier Connectivity: What It Means for Shippers
Carrier connectivity explained: what it is, how it differs from EDI integration, and how European shippers can judge a TMS vendor's real network.
EU Finalizes eFTI Platform Certification Rules
The EU adopted eFTI platform functional requirements in Nov 2025. See what changes for shippers and what to ask your TMS vendor before July 2027.
How to Choose Freight Tender Software
A criteria-based guide to choosing freight tender software: what matters most, when a TMS module beats a standalone tool, and which vendors fit which shippers.
EU AI Act High-Risk Rules Delayed to December 2027
EU postpones AI Act high-risk rules to Dec 2027, easing pressure on TMS buyers. See exactly what still applies from August 2026.
How to Build a Carrier Scorecard in 7 Steps
Build a carrier scorecard with real TMS and EDI data instead of spreadsheets. Steps, KPI formulas, weighting, and a quarterly review template.
Demurrage vs Detention: What Shippers Actually Pay
Demurrage vs detention explained: what triggers each charge, real cost examples, and how European shippers use TMS alerts to avoid both.
How to Set Up EDIFACT IFTMIN Carrier Integration
Step-by-step guide to setting up EDIFACT IFTMIN and IFTSTA carrier integration: prerequisites, field mapping, testing, and go-live checks.
Freight Audit or TMS Audit Module: How to Decide
A decision framework to choose between freight audit software, an outsourced FAP provider, or your TMS's audit module, with criteria and vendor fit.