BuyCo Blog
Discover how technology is transforming shipping management. Here, you will get the latest news on logistics and supply chain technologies. We aim to support supply chain managers in maintaining an up-to-date vision of their professional universe.
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking
Ocean Shipping Software: What to Look for in 2025
Ocean freight software helps reduce costs, streamline operations, and enhance collaboration. Learn how to choose the right platform.
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BuyCo features,
Automation
Port Strike Deepens U.S. Supply Chain Disruptions: How Shippers Can Navigate the Latest Challenge
The latest port strike affecting U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports is creating new concerns for businesses reliant on timely deliveries of goods. According...
Press Release
BuyCo Launches New Software Release to Transform Container Tracking
BuyCo is thrilled to introduce the latest version of our advanced container tracking software, purpose-built for companies managing container flows.
CO2 Reduction
BuyCo is Actively Driving Societal Progress Through its Participation in the UN Global Compact
Since becoming a member in 2022, BuyCo has been committed to aligning its strategies and operations with the fundamental principles of human rights,...
BuyCo features
How Shippers Can Navigate Disruptions with BuyCo's Container Shipping Platform
With the recent shutdown of Canada's two largest railroads shippers need to rely on resilient supply chains. Discover how BuyCo users easily detect and...
Press Release
Honda Selects BuyCo and FourKites to Digitize and Drive Efficiency in its End-to-End International Shipping Operations
Honda’s divisions of Motorcycle and Power Products Operations has strategically selected BuyCo and leading supply chain visibility provider FourKites to...
Container shipping operations
Earliest Return Dates / ERDs: How to manage them and avoid extra costs
The earliest return date, ERD, is crucial information for shippers handling containers. This date signifies the first allowable time for an export...
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Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking,
Automation
Gravity and BuyCo: Streamlining International Supply Operations
How a purchase order management software and a container shipping platform enable businesses to enhance their international supply operations.
Press Release
FourKites and BuyCo Partner to Offer End-to-End Ocean Freight Management
Leading real-time supply chain visibility platform FourKites® and BuyCo, a top-tier container shipping platform, today announced a strategic partnership...
Container shipping operations
Baltimore Bridge Break: Responding to the Supply Chain Disruption
The recent collision of a container ship with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore has resulted in devastating consequences.
Press Release
BuyCo Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Data Security Excellence for the Maritime Industry
BuyCo, the container shipping platform, has recently been awarded the globally renowned ISO 27001 certification.
Press Release
Gravity & BuyCo join forces to break the silos between procurement and transport teams
Gravity and BuyCo have partnered to break down silos between procurement and transport teams, offering shippers a comprehensive solution for international...
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
🚨 Red Sea attacks - Take actions
The current situation in the Red Sea is causing numerous challenges. BuyCo introduces two innovative features that will enable you to promptly take...
Press Release
Shippeo and BuyCo Partner to Provide Full Visibility and Control Over Container Shipping
Shippeo, a leader in digital supply chain visibility, and BuyCo, a premier container shipping platform, have announced a strategic partnership to offer...
Collaboration
Enhancing Data Collaboration and Quality: The Power of an Ocean TMS
Discover how impressive is the amount of time and money an Ocean TMS can help you save by enhancing and strengthening several areas of your data...
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
BuyCo enables automatic US Exports filing through the Automated Export System (AES)
Streamline your US export filing process with BuyCo's automated solution. Save time, reduce errors, and increase visibility with the AES filing feature.
Container shipping operations
Container Shipping Instructions: 10 Things You Need to Manage SI
Discover how to make container shipping instructions + how to automate the process and reduce the margin of error.
Container shipping operations
The impact of Increased Real-Time Visibility on your ROI
Discover how to increase real-time visibility and gain predictive insights to navigate in uncertain times with Ocean TMS and boost your ROI.
Container shipping operations
Increasing Efficiency & Reducing Internal Costs through Ocean TMS
Discover how to increase efficiency & reduce internal costs through Ocean TMS and boost your ROI.
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
Fill Out And Send Your Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Electronically
Discover latest blog article to understand how to streamline your shipment smoothly with eVGM without any delay and errors.
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
Plan your shipment from vessel schedule to carrier booking in three clicks
Discover how to plan your shipment from vessels schedule to carrier booking in three simple click
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
What Is a Bill of Lading and Why Do You Need It?
Discover latest blog article to understand the importance of the Bill of Lading for a seamless and secure supply chain.
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
How to enable your supply chain operational teams to achieve decarbonization goals
Discover how to enable operational transport teams to achieve your company's decarbonization goals.
Press Release
Press Release: LogTech BuyCo welcomes GO CAPITAL and SUD MER INVEST as new shareholders to continue making container shipping
BuyCo has just completed a series A financing round with the Impact Océan Capital fund, managed by GO CAPITAL and the SUD MER INVEST fund, backed by...
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
How to plan & book your shipments for inland and ocean transportation?
Discover how to revolutionizes the planning and booking process for multimodal container shipments with BuyCo. Simplify your global trade experience today!
Container shipping operations
How to Optimize Container Shipping for Food and Perishable Goods
You wonder how to improve your food logistics and how to optimize container shipping for perishable goods? Read our article to learn best practices.
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features
Sharing a shipment’s track and trace
How to share a container shipment's track and trace data with all supply chain partners.
Press Release
Press Release: Royal Avebe Enhances Shipping Efficiency and Maritime Visibility Using BuyCo
Royal Avebe switched their shipping operations to BuyCo, a collaborative platform for container shipping.
Video
Interview by Journal of Commerce: Tackling the container shipping industry's complexities
Chad Jones, solution engineer at BuyCo, talks about managing the industry’s complexities and his thoughts on decarbonization at TPM' 23.
BuyCo features
BuyCo releases Multimodal Container Routing
BuyCo is excited to announce our new release of an enhanced version of our container shipping platform, now enabling shippers to optimize the routing of...
Press Release
Press Release: Yara Partners With BuyCo To Standardize And Optimize Global Container Shipping Operations Worldwide
Yara International ASA and Buyco have agreed to extend their partnership with BuyCo to optimize Yara’s container operations worldwide.10 Metrics to Measure the ROI of an Ocean TMS
Want to know the potential ROI of an Ocean TMS? Discover here how an Ocean TMS can bring you the return on investment you need
CO2 Reduction
How to Reduce CO2 Emissions in the Shipping Industry
Shipping is considered an emission-intensive industry. Discover how you can reduce your CO2 emissions in the shipping industry
Container shipping operations
Should You Outsource or Insource Container Shipping Operations?
As a shipper, is it best to outsource or insource your container shipping operations? Discover how to make the best decision
News
BuyCo was chosen by Bel to Bring More Visibility And Control To Their Supply Chain
In January 2022, BuyCo was chosen by Bel, a leading French food brand, to optimize their maritime supply chain in line with their need for control over...
Container shipping operations
What is Blank Sailing? + How to Avoid its Consequences
What is Blank Sailing? What causes them? Read on to learn everything you need to know about blank sailing and how to avoid its consequences
Container shipping operations
Supply Chain Visibility Software: The Buyer’s Guide
A Supply Chain Visibility Software is essential to achieve your goals. Discover what you need to know before buying a Supply Chain Visibility Software.
Container shipping operations
Container Booking: Select the Best Vessel + Book as Fast as Possible
Container Booking is a critical point of your Maritime operations. Discover how a Container Booking Platform can perfect booking with all your carriers.
Visibility and Tracking
Container Tracking Software: The Ultimate Buyer's Guide
Find out what you MUST KNOW before buying a container tracking software. See essential features and compare the best container tracking software providers.
Container shipping operations
Demurrage vs Detention: What’s the Difference? + How To Avoid Them
What’s the Difference between Demurrage and Detention Charges? How do you avoid demurrage and detention costs? Find out to reduce Container Shipping costs.
Transhipment Management
Best Advice on How to Manage a Transhipment
Discover everything you need to know to properly manage your transhipment and avoid risk in container shipping!
Automation
How to maximize efficiency in your maritime supply chain?
Several factors impact the efficiency of your operations. Discover how to implement 3 steps to increase the productivity of your entire supply chain.
Container shipping operations
What are the biggest challenges of maritime logistics?
Discover our next article to know in-depth analysis of challenges faced by industry in the maritime logistics.
Container shipping operations
The best practices in container utilization to reduce the CO₂ emissions
Discover in this article the best practices in container utilization to reduce the CO₂ emissions
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
Automation
Automation in Maritime Logistics: An Essential Tool to Achieve the New Nirvana of End-to-End Visibility
Here, in this blog post, we focus on the main applications of automation in the supply chain.
Container shipping operations
What are the main benefits of a Container Shipping Platform?
Selecting the right collaborative platform is one of the critical decisions. Learn about the benefits of implementing a Shipping Container Platform.
Container shipping operations
Insourcing container shipping operations: 6 things to consider when choosing the right digital tool
Where do you start when it comes to choosing a maritime management platform to facilitate hassle-free insourcing? Here are the key factors to consider.
Visibility and Tracking
How To Get Real Maritime Supply Chain Visibility?
Everything you need to know about visibility and control in ocean transportation. Learn about solutions you need for an efficient modern supply chain.
KPI,
carriers,
freight forwarder,
shippers,
Automation
3 Key Performance Indicators that shippers need but usually doesn't have
Discover what Key Performance Indicators are crucial to improving container shipping operations and increasing ROI.
CO2 Reduction,
Press Release
BuyCo and Searoutes’ CO₂NTROL project has been selected for the Blue Economy Window Grant
Together, BuyCo and Searoutes’ project, CO₂NTROL, has been selected to receive €2.6 million from Blue Economy Window’s grant funding along with 9 other...BuyCo Present at Ecomondo, The Green Technology Expo
Last month, BuyCo attended Ecomondo, the reference event in Europe for the ecological transition and green technology.
Container shipping operations,
Collaboration
4 tips to maximize team efficiency in your supply chain
When shipping large volumes, you end up managing several containers each month and coordinating with multiple international partners in your supply chain....
Visibility and Tracking
The Impact of the Suez Canal crisis
The Suez Canal is still blocked by the Ever Given vessel, causing tremendous delays and major impact on global trade.Press Release : BuyCo Adds ODDO BHF to its Shareholder Base
To complete BuyCo's offer, ODDO BHF and BuyCo will partner to build a solution to unify the operational and financial management of international trade.
Container shipping operations,
Collaboration,
innovation,
BuyCo features,
Covid 19,
Working remotely
16 Cloud Solutions to Manage the Maritime Supply Chain Remotely
Here is the list of our favorite applications that provide more organizational flexibility for your maritime logistics teams and make remote work easier
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
Working remotely
How to Manage Remote Work in the Supply Chain and Gain Resilience
In this article, you'll learn how digital cloud collaborative solutions, like BuyCo, foster collaboration and coordination while working remotely
Collaboration,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features,
Covid 19
COVID 19 lever for a more resilient and flexible supply chain
In this article, we will dive deeper to understand what technological needs and process adjustments are necessary for the maritime supply chain, and...
KPI,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features,
Automation
The Secret to On-Site Container Visibility & Productivity
Use technology to check if your containers have been gated-in, sealed, weighted, stored, gated out, etc. The app keeps track of containers in your yard.
KPI,
Container shipping operations,
Visibility and Tracking,
BuyCo features,
Automation
7 Benefits of On-Site Container Visibility
On-Site Visibility allows supply chain professionals to get accurate data on their containers' status to speed up operations and reduce trucking costs.
Container shipping operations,
shippers
How to improve customer satisfaction through logistics
Logistics actually has a large part to play in customer satisfaction. Here’s a 3 tips to improve your customer satisfaction through logistics.
shippers,
Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking,
IoT in shipping
Everything You Need To Know About Container Tracking
Discover tracking methods, how to deploy an effective tracking strategy, and how to improve exceptions management in maritime transportation.
Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking,
IoT in shipping,
innovation
State of the art visibility in ocean freight
Visibility is a nebulous term that many practitioners struggle to define. Definitions are provided in this blog post along with the best ways to achieve...
Collaboration,
innovation
BuyCO participates in the MeRS project
The MeRS project aims to streamline transporting multimodal cargo on Mediterranean-Rhône-Saône logistics and port route and, to make this happen,...
BuyCo features
BuyCo new features are live
Here, in this blog post you will find the latest BuyCo application new functionalities: search engine upgrade, partner access, calendar view, new and...
Working life at BuyCo
BuyCo has been awarded the HappyIndex®AtWork-StartUp and the HappyIndex®AtWork-Agile labels
“We are very proud to announce that BuyCo has been awarded the HappyIndex®AtWork-StartUp and the HappyIndex®AtWork-Agile labels. We would like to give a...
Container shipping operations,
shippers,
Collaboration,
Document Management
How to Handle The Communication Overload in Maritime Transportation?
Communicating across the supply chain is quite challenging with so many players involved. As a logistics manager, you can communicate better than with...
KPI,
Container shipping operations,
Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking,
sailing schedules,
Document Management
VIDEO : Streamline your Container Shipping with BuyCo
As a logistics manager you can improve collaboration in your supply chain, increase productivity by automating tasks, and reduce shipping costs with...
freight forwarder,
shippers,
Collaboration,
Document Management
3 Proven Tips to Improve Your Relationship with Your Freight Forwarder
Maritime transportation is complex. Collaborating well with your freight forwarder makes it easier. Check out these tips to improve the partnerships...Infographic on efficiency & collaboration in the supply chain
In this infographic, discover the challenges that the supply chain is facing, and the solution that better collaboration can bring. When using efficient...How to Integrate Technology to Your Supply Chain
In order to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction, exporters across the globe are integrating digital and technological innovations to their...Infographic: 6 Factors to look for in a Shipping Management Solution
Looking for a solution to improve the way your team and partners manage your container shipping operations? Selecting the best solution to fit your...
ocean container shipping schedules
The “Skyscanner” of Maritime Transport: A Search Engine for Shipping Schedules
Learn about the latest technology that makes it easy to compare and book cargo vessels according to your needs, pricing, ETA, routes etc. Your logistics...
Collaboration
Collaboration makes or breaks your Supply Chain. Here's how to perfect it.
Exporting requires a lot of collaboration. Discover how to improve teamwork across your logistics team, freight forwarders, and ocean carriers.
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Consolidation in Shipping : Next phase will be driven by the mandatory usage of low sulfur fuel in 2020
Carl Lauron, BuyCo CEO, provides us with some relevant data about the shipping industry. You'll get a sharp analysis about the industry outlook.
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Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking
The Digital Big Bang in the containers shipping industry
Learn how new technologies and digitalization can provide logistics manager with a better visibility in supply chain managament and operations.
Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking
What technological breakthroughs could benefit the supply chain?
Learn how new technologies are making global supply chains more efficient, more resilient, more transparent and less costly.
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Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking
Transportation Management System (TMS) vs. Shipping Management Solution (SMS): Which is a better tool to survive the Amazon effect?
What are the differences between a TMS or an SMS for your supply chain? Discover the shipping management solution to better manage your container...
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Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking
What Does Real Time Communication Mean for My Export Operations
Learn how new technologies are helping logistics managers solving the complexity of container shipping operations: from TMS to collaborative platforms.
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Collaboration,
Data Intelligence,
Visibility and Tracking
7 benefits of a collaborative shipping platform
A collaborative shipping management platform brings game-changing improvements to your supply chain. Discover the 7 valuable benefits you won’t be able to...
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