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What are Incoterms 2020?
Incoterms 2020 explained in plain terms - what Incoterms are, why they matter, and a brief rundown of each of the eleven rules and when to use them.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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TMS, 3PL, or 4PL? What's My Best Option?
A TMS, 3PL, and 4PL solve different problems, but the lines blur fast. This guide helps logistics decision-makers understand what they're really choosing between, and what they stand to lose with each option.
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Navigating the Jargon of a TMS
Understanding the different nicknames a Transportation Solution can have.
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Why Multi-Carrier Strategies Aren't for Everyone
Many articles about the benefits of a multi-carrier strategy claim that a single-carrier strategy is a relic of the past. Those articles are published by multi-carrier software companies and usually don't clarify that they target shippers who ship *direct-to-consumer* with *Express carriers*. They also don't clearly distinguish between the benefits of a multi-carrier strategy and multi-carrier software and ignore that multi-carrier strategies are not typical for Road transportation.
Roel Kneepkens, Product Manager Carriers
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What is a Single-Carrier Strategy
We define a single-carrier strategy as the strategic choice to work with a single carrier to deliver all your outbound shipments.
Roel Kneepkens, Product Manager Carriers
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We Don't Contract Carriers for You, Here's Why
We don't offer discounted shipping rates to ensure we provide the best shipping platform to our customers. These are our considerations.
Marleen Hoenink, Content Creator
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Dealbreakers for Partnering with Brokers
There are thousands of registered transport companies in the Benelux, but only a handful are contracted by brokers. To be precise, you can only find discounted shipping rates of the biggest Express carriers on Shipping Platforms With Discounted Shipping Rates. Why is this so?
Marleen Hoenink, Content Creator
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Carrier Strategies Explained
Do you have a clear picture of the pros and cons of single, many, and multi-carrier strategies? Did you make a conscious decision between them? Let's discuss an often overlooked strategic choice.
Roel Kneepkens, Product Manager Carriers
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Unique Buying Reasons for implementing a TMS?
You think you want a TMS, but you want to now what benefits there are. This article contains 6 Unique Buying Reasons; Reduced Transport Spend, Cost Savings Due To Higher Efficiency, Less Carrier Dependency, IT-Resources Constraint, Single Source Of Truth and Customer Satisfaction.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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3 ways a TMS should boost your Customer Satisfaction
Wonder how a transportation management system improves customer satisfaction? The power trio of choice, visibility, and branding ups your fulfillment game.
Marleen Hoenink, Content Creator
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What is TMS software?
TMS software explained in plain terms - what a transport management system is, what it does, the types available, and when you need one.
Marleen Hoenink, Content Creator
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Dutch Customs Goes Digital-Only as of May 16th
Paper and email document submission to Dutch Customs ends on 16 May 2026. From that date, all documents submitted following a customs inspection must go through the DMS declaration system via a direct integration. Here is what changes and how to prepare.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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DHL Express in the Netherlands Strikes Again
For the second week running, DHL Express workers in the Netherlands have walked off the job over a stalled collective labour agreement. Here is what is happening — and why it is a reminder that carrier dependency is a real business risk.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Fuel Costs Are Surging. Freight Rates Are Catching Up Slowly
Diesel prices in Europe have jumped more than 30% in weeks, driven by the current unrest in Iran. But spot freight rates are only starting to follow. Logistics directors need to understand the lag — and prepare for what comes next.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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DPD and GLS Launch "Inboxx": What Carrier Consolidation Means for European Shippers
DPD and GLS have launched Inboxx, a shared brand for their joint out-of-home parcel network in Germany. With 20,000 OOH points targeted by 2027, this is the clearest sign yet that Europe's carrier landscape is reorganising around shared infrastructure — and it has direct consequences for how shippers manage their carrier mix.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Dachser Goes Emission-Free in 25 European Cities: What Green Logistics Looks Like in Practice
Dachser now delivers emission-free in 25 cities across 10 countries, using electric trucks, cargo bikes, and hydrogen vehicles. Here's what it means for the groupage market.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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FedEx-Led Consortium Bids €7.8 Billion for InPost: What It Means for European Parcel Logistics
A consortium led by FedEx, Advent International, and InPost founder Rafał Brzoska has made a €7.8 billion offer for Europe's largest parcel locker operator. Here's what shippers need to know.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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FedEx API Migration: What Shippers and Software Providers Need to Do Before June 2026
FedEx is retiring its legacy Web Services (SOAP) APIs. All integrations must migrate to FedEx REST APIs by mid-2026. Here's what's changing and how to prepare.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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CountEmissionsEU: What Shippers Need from Their TMS to Comply
The EU is harmonising how transport emissions are counted across all modes. Here's what CountEmissionsEU means for European B2B shippers and why your TMS will be your most important compliance tool.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Yusen Acquires Movianto: Healthcare Logistics Gets a New Giant
Yusen Logistics acquired Movianto from the Walden Group for EUR 1.25 billion, creating a European healthcare logistics powerhouse. What does this mean for shippers?
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Dutch Transport Grows 1% but Margins Are Squeezed: Truck Toll and Wage Rises Hit Hard
The Dutch road transport sector is growing, but rising wages, a new truck toll, and surging costs are eroding margins. What should shippers expect?
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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ISO 27001 certification extended to 2024 standard!
Our ISO 27001 certification has been extended to include the latest 2024 version of the standard, ensuring we continue to uphold the highest standards in information security management.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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DSV Acquires DB Schenker: The Biggest Logistics Deal in History
DSV's EUR 14.3 billion acquisition of DB Schenker creates the world's largest freight forwarder. What does this mega-merger mean for European B2B shippers?
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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We are ISO 27001 certified!
ShipitSmarter has obtained ISO/IEC 27001 certification. Learn what the standard covers, why we pursued it and what it means for you.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Germany's New Postal Act: What Shippers Need to Know
Germany modernised its Postal Act for the first time since 1997, with new rules for parcel labelling, delivery times, and worker safety. Here's what it means for B2B shippers.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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ICS2 Is Here: What Every European Shipper Needs to Know
The EU's Import Control System 2 is rolling out across all transport modes. Here's what ICS2 means for your shipping operations and how to stay compliant.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Latest UPS integration (via REST API) now available
Viya now has the UPS JSON REST API for Express and Parcel shipments. It replaces the XML version, and customers will migrate in the coming months.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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ShipitSmarter becomes a FedEx Compatible Solutions Provider
ShipitSmarter is now officially verified as a FedEx Compatible Solutions Provider in Europe, covering services that start in the EU and GB.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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ShipitSmarter DPD Germany Silver Partner
ShipitSmarter and Viya got Certified as DPD Germany Silver Partner
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Viya Website launch!
Viya is live. Meet the new shipment execution platform from ShipitSmarter, with self-management, customizable workflows and shipment tracking.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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Interview with: Bram van der Horn
Implementation Consultant Bram van der Horn describes his onboarding with a buddy, what his team does and what it takes to fit in at ShipitSmarter.
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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CEVA Absorbs Gefco: What Carrier Consolidation Means for Shippers
CMA CGM acquired Gefco and folded it into CEVA Logistics. What does this kind of carrier consolidation mean for European B2B shippers, and how should you respond?
Johan de Grijff, Commercial Director
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