EDIFACT DESADV
Setting Up EDIFACT DESADV for Retailer ASNs
Step-by-step guide to configuring and sending an EDIFACT DESADV advance shipping notice, from SSCC labels to CONTRL acknowledgment and go-live.
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.
groupage vs FTL
Groupage vs FTL: What Shippers Need to Know
Groupage vs FTL explained: what each mode costs, when to use it, and how European shippers decide between consolidated and full truck loads.
fuel surcharge clause
Setting Up a Fuel Surcharge Clause for EU Carriers
Learn to build a transparent diesel floater clause for EU carrier contracts: pick an index, set the formula, and automate checks in your TMS.
freight rate benchmarking software
Freight Rate Benchmarking: 6 Criteria That Matter
How European shippers choose freight rate benchmarking software: 6 ranked criteria, a fit-to-profile table, and named vendor tradeoffs.
freight audit TMS
Netherlands Cuts New Truck Toll Rate Through 2026
The Netherlands cut its new per-km truck toll 22.3% from September through December 2026. Here's what shippers must verify on invoices before it reverts.
European pallet network
Choosing a European Pallet Network: 6 Criteria
Learn the 6 criteria that predict pallet network performance in Europe, and which network fits your shipping profile - not just headline rates.
OTIF
OTIF Explained: The On-Time In-Full Delivery Metric
What OTIF means, how to calculate it, and how European shippers track on-time in-full delivery using carrier data and TMS reporting.
automated carrier rate shopping
Setting Up Automated Carrier Rate Shopping in a TMS
A step-by-step guide to configuring automated carrier rate shopping in your TMS, from rate card cleanup to live testing, with EU-specific pitfalls.
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.
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.