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How a 3PL Can Strengthen Your Supply Chain Resilience

GlobalTranz

A third-party logistics provider (3PL) can help you anticipate disruption, respond quickly and stay competitive. TL shipping, on the other hand, gives shippers more control over timing and cargo security, since the freight travels directly from origin to destination. Partnering with a 3PL helps mitigate these risks.

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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

GlobalTranz

You may have heard of a freight broker, a freight forwarder or 3PL service provider, but do you know what the differences are, and which is the best fit for your specific needs? A freight forwarder takes possession of the cargo, often by owning the containers used to ship goods. What is a 3PL? What is a freight forwarder?

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Cargo Theft: Know the Types and What To Do When It Happens

GlobalTranz

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Cargo theft is a hot topic and major concern in the logistics industry and has been on the rise in recent years. 1 Incidents of cargo theft don't just cost you time and money. What are the most common types of cargo theft?

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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. How Can a 3PL Help Shippers Manage LTL Transportation Proactively. The post How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability appeared first on GlobalTranz Enterprises, LLC. Request a consultation ?with?GlobalTranz?today.

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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Robert Cadena and Joe Lynch provide an introduction to 3rd party logistics.

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3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: The 11 Transportation Services with Jeremy Thone. Joe Lynch and Jeremy Thone discuss the 3PL basics: the 11 transportation services provided by 3rd party logistics providers. Jeremy Thone is the Marketing Director at 3PL Systems, which is a transportation management system software company based in Signal Hill, California.