4PL
4PL: What European Shippers Need to Know
What a 4PL actually does, how it differs from a 3PL and a TMS, and when European shippers should use one instead of running transport in-house.
Axel Brenner
Axel spent 8 years managing transport operations for a 9-figure European manufacturer, then 4 years as Commercial Director at a global forwarder. He now shares insights from both shipper and carrier sides, and enjoys the occasional piña colada.
eCMR mandatory Spain
Spain Makes eCMR Mandatory From 5 October 2026
Spain requires electronic consignment notes for domestic road freight from 5 October 2026. Here's what shippers moving goods through Spain must do now.
managed transportation vs TMS
Managed Transportation vs In-House TMS: How to Decide
How European shippers should choose between an in-house TMS, a managed 4PL model, or a hybrid, with the criteria that actually decide the outcome.
EDIFACT IFTSTA
How to Set Up EDIFACT IFTSTA Shipment Tracking
Step-by-step guide to configuring EDIFACT IFTSTA with a carrier so status updates flow into your TMS automatically, with fields and error fixes.
dock scheduling software
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.
transportation visibility platform
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
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.
SAP ERP TMS integration
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
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.
eFTI regulation
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.
freight tender software
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 delay
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.