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.

carrier scorecard

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

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.

EDIFACT IFTMIN integration

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 and payment software

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.

project44 split

Project44 splits into two companies, spins off LSP44

Project44 separated into project44 and LSP44 on July 14, 2026. Here's what stays, what changes, and what shippers should check before Q4 renewals.