Talking Logistics

MARCH 2, 2017

Last but not least, create efficiencies and offer value to your carriers, shippers and 3PL, such as reducing costs and improving carrier margins, among others. A viable option to private fleets is the use of a virtual fleet where carriers provide driver, tractor and trailer capacity for dispatch by the shipper or their 3PL.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 15, 2023

Did you know that, in addition to transporting your liquid freight over the road, your bulk freight 3PL provider can also handle drayage of your bulk shipping containers? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at this key supply chain service and let you know what to look for in a bulk freight drayage provider.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

In that case, your business might benefit from working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider for your warehousing and fulfillment needs. Let your 3PL provider worry about the paperwork, billing, and staffing while you focus on your business. Working with a 3PL allows you to operate efficiently. Enjoy Cost Savings.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

This agility is particularly valuable for third-party logistics (3PL) providers that operate predominantly in leased buildings and have end customer contracts that are typically seven years or less. In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 13, 2015

Here’s the news that caught my attention this week: January 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Truckload Freight and Rates Dip Seasonally in February: DAT Freight Index. Cass Freight Index – February 2015. Freight stats dominated the news this week. Month-over-month freight volume dipped 6.0

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

DECEMBER 15, 2020

BR Williams provides top-notch truckload service, 3rd-party logistics (3PL) , freight transportation, cross-docking services, warehousing, distribution management , drayage services, and intermodal trucking. The logistics business isn’t for everyone.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the 3PL industry remains hot, with another large deal announced this week: XPO Logistics is acquiring Norbert Dentressangle SA for €3.24 Gaining scale is what’s driving a lot of M&A activity in the 3PL industry today, and this deal is a perfect example.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

FedEx to Increase Shipping Rates for Express, Ground and Freight Services. Another week, another acquisition in the third-party logistics (3PL) market. Another week, another acquisition in the third-party logistics (3PL) market. Big Retailers, Delivery Firms Face Struggle to Find Holiday Workers (WSJ – sub.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Aegis Logistics Limited provides impeccable logistics solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Chemical industry. Along with the distribution of LPG, kerosene oil, propane gas, and oleochemicals, the company also provides storage solutions for chemical substances. Subscribe Here!

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Talking Logistics

MAY 22, 2018

The comment caught my attention because later that morning I was going to moderate a discussion with Dan Dershem , General Partner at Supply Chain Ventures, about emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and machine learning, autonomous trucks, and digital freight. Digital Freight. Blockchain.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

I started my career working in 3PL’s – one of which was the largest freight forwarder in the world in the 1990’s. After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL. Tell our readers a little about your background and experience? Raymon Krishnan.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

While drayage services are typically completed in a single work shift, the short distance your freight travels matters. Transporting freight short distances can be much cheaper as far as time and money go. When working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider , you limit the providers you need. Efficiency.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Choosing freight carriers is not the easiest of tasks, so it’s understandable why companies often overlook the need for a freight review , even when such an undertaking is long overdue. Read and Heed the Signs that Freight Review is Due. But how do you know when it’s the right time to conduct a freight review?

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. According to the press release: Con-way Truckload today derives 35 percent of its revenue from shipments destined for or originating in Mexico.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 20, 2015

When you choose a company to transport your freight or to supply you with the materials you need to manufacture a product, you are putting your hard work and reputation in their hands. We have talked a great deal about the evaulation of suppliers on our blog and this post continues that great tradition.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 6, 2024

3PL 3rd Party Logistics – A company that provides outsourced logistics services. 4PL 4th Party Logistics – A step beyond 3PL, 4PL providers manage the entire supply chain for a client. In supply chains handling chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food products, COAs are crucial for quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

This notion rings especially true with CPG shippers since the freight requires higher service levels than other non-time-sensitive freight to arrive at its destination on time. It also provides the 3PL staff with deep knowledge from firsthand experience in dealing with various industry-specific challenges.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 17, 2022

Bulk chemical products are generally shipped over the road (OTR) in one of three ways. In this article, we’ll look at the unique ways that a 3PL freight broker that specializes in bulk chemical shipping can facilitate these shipping options and provide optimal service levels.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

This has several benefits, especially for SMEs: you can avoid steep investment costs, and take advantage of the specialised skills and knowledge a 3PL cross docking provider offers. Alternatively, you could choose to work with a third-party provider of cross docking services. What are the advantages of cross docking?

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Bulk Connection

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Safety needs to be at the forefront of any decision you make when hiring hazardous freight carriers. In this article, we’ll tell you why an experienced and reputable 3PL bulk freight broker can be the resource you need to ensure the safety of your bulk shipments.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Dawn’s career began in the international transportation business working for Maersk and UPS Freight Solutions. “We are excited to have her expertise and energy on our team and to seamlessly expand upon the services Evans provides to our diverse customer base.”. Find more information on our website, www.evansdist.com.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

Our supply chain involves a contract manufacturer, a third-party testing facility, warehouses to store inventory and a freighting company. For example, if my contract manufacturer is late with an order it can cause me to incur excess costs with the freighting and warehousing companies, respectively. They are multi-national and do $3.5B/year.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 25, 2021

There is a duty exemption for goods produced at less than $800 in fair retail value in the country of shipment, but there is also a list of goods that are restricted by the administrative ruling, which includes: Products that require customs inspection (such as harsh chemicals or cleaning supplies). the company) per day. Conclusion.

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Roambee

AUGUST 23, 2019

With the kind of cost-effectiveness, hauling capacity, and reliability that it brings in, rail freight transportation has without a doubt caught up the global freight transport market. Let’s explore how IoT can make rail freight the best of both worlds.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Challenges The cold winter months brought a chilling logistics problem for one of the top American chemical companies. The primary product they produced was intolerant to cold.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

JULY 21, 2023

Executive Summary In need of creative solutions from a logistics partner, one of the top American chemical companies approached BR Williams. Challenges The cold winter months brought a chilling logistics problem for one of the top American chemical companies. The primary product they produced was intolerant to cold.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 9, 2024

This company reportedly possesses deep industry expertise across the 3PL logistics , bulk commodities, chemicals, cold storage, grocery, pharmaceutical, wholesale / distribution, manufacturing and retail verticals. No financial details were disclosed regarding this acquisition.

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

The DC handles the chemical analysis equipment which Foss manufactures 80 kilometres down the road in Suzhou. We’ve been producing this equipment in China since 2008 and for many years we shipped everything as air freight from Suzhou to our global DC in Europe.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

While many logistics service providers commenced as domestic carriers or international freight forwarders they have diversified over the last 30 years. Examples include special build products such as plant and equipment, chemicals, large scale equipment, unusual hardware and spare parts.

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

As the transportation experts in the middle, freight brokers and other third-party logistics (3PL) transportation providers can play the role of matchmaker between the two – working out key details with both shippers & receivers so that their needs are fully and accurately communicated.

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Roambee

AUGUST 15, 2019

While rail freight plays an integral and growing role as a high-volume low-cost transport option, there’s a glaring lack of business intelligence based on logistics visibility that’s hampering a greater adoption of rail as a preferred medium of transport.

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Roambee

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

Multiple modes of transportation, several freight forwarders, and a complete loss of visibility and control after the first mile — these are some of the multimodal shipment tracking challenges that customers can now tackle head-on thanks to revolutionary solutions in the IoT-enabled supply chain tracking space.

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Bulk Connection

AUGUST 29, 2024

Rail service disruptions in North America are typically caused by weather-related events like hurricanes, flooding, and snowstorms that can wreak havoc on rail lines. With such events happening regularly across North America, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ rail service disruption will occur, but ‘when.’

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2020

Don’t let the cold hurt your freight and bottom line. As a rule of thumb, remember the freight shipping industry recognizes November 1 st through April 30 th as “freeze protection season” or the time period freeze protection services will be most in demand. Some of the most common temperature-sensitive products include: Chemicals.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care. Common Packaging for Temperature Controlled Freight. Traditional Ice. Grease/Oils.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care. Common Packaging for Temperature Controlled Freight. Traditional Ice. Grease/Oils.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. This type of freight requires special handling, which begins with packaging. Set your freight up for success by packing your items with care. Common Packaging for Temperature Controlled Freight. Traditional Ice. Grease/Oils.

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