Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 21, 2016

a Global Logistics Manager at a specialty chemicals company after he discovered the podcast version of our episodes: Wow, this podcast is fantastic and it hits on everything I have been looking for. The Keys to Developing Successful 3PL-Customer Relationships. It Isn’t That Simple: Managing the Complexities of Parcel Shipping.

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Talking Logistics

MAY 1, 2015

Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow (WSJ – sub. US Navy to accompany US-flagged ships in Persian Gulf after Iran seizes vessel (Fox News). Norbert Dentressangle serves customers in retail, food and beverage, manufacturing, chemicals, agriculture, e-commerce and high tech. UPS Freight Adds LNG Tractors.

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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. Yesterday, Transplace announced that it has acquired M33 Integrated , “a 3PL with particular strength in the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.”

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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. Lighter, smaller robots can easily navigate narrow aisles, a pick tower or a mezzanine in either brownfield or greenfield facilities.

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 12, 2018

Chemical Suppliers Recognize Financial Rewards of Digitization Efforts with Trading Partners (Elemica). Under that strategy, employees take items from a physical store and ship it to customers, which allows Target to ship orders faster and avoid some costs related to distribution and fulfillment centers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Brian’s clients include manufacturers and retailers in a broad spectrum of industry sectors including Industrial, Consumer, Technology & Digital, Aviation & Aerospace, Oil & Energy, Speciality Chemicals, Agri-tech, Automotive, Life Sciences & Healthcare.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

After selling the business in 2009, I went on to work for a leading US Chemical company and then a global 3PL. Running a cost effective and safe supply chain distribution network across multiple geographies in the Asia Pacific region manufacturing and shipping chemicals where we averaged one delivery every 50 seconds.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Streamline Shipping with fedex.com Integration Manager. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail. Mexico trade.

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BR Williams Supply Chain Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

Drayage serves as a critical link between ocean container shipping and the distribution networks getting your goods to market. When working with a third-party logistics (3PL) provider , you limit the providers you need. A 3PL like BR Williams is uniquely positioned to seek out other opportunities to find soft cost savings.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JULY 7, 2019

A cold chain is a temperature-controlled supply chain for perishable food products, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals in order to maintain their quality and increase their shelf-life. Cold Chain Transportation that is sanitary (regardless of mode – air, road, ship, etc.). What is the cold chain? Enhances food safety and quality.

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ModusLink Corporation

MAY 23, 2023

Overview of the German Supply Chain Law Global supply chains face mounting challenges on multiple fronts, especially with omnichannel 3PL services, network management, and operation. Prohibition of production and use of chemicals under certain restrictions. Prohibition of mercury use, production, raw materials, and waste handling.

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Unleashed

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Cross docking is widely used by manufacturers, but there are alternatives like direct shipping – and there are significant differences between the two. As the name suggests, this means the goods are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the end customer. This brings us to direct shipments.

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Bulk Connection

MARCH 17, 2022

Bulk chemical products are generally shipped over the road (OTR) in one of three ways. Liquid bulk products are shipped in liquid bulk tanks; dry bulk products in dry bulk trailers; and either product can also be shipped in totes, drums, or intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Whether shipping produce or scrap metal, generalized providers could secure reliable capacity for an array of companies. It also provides the 3PL staff with deep knowledge from firsthand experience in dealing with various industry-specific challenges. Other 3PLs choose other specializations like produce or alcohol transportation.

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ShipBob

JANUARY 25, 2021

But keeping costs down while shipping product overseas can be a huge challenge, thanks to customs, import duties and taxes. One of the most common CBP’s laws known by ecommerce business is Section 321, which allows low-value shipments to bypass taxes and duties, making it more affordable to ship products to the US (even from China). .

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ShipBob

AUGUST 11, 2023

They handle inventory management , order management , picking , packing, shipping, and even returns. HAZMAT warehouses HAZMAT warehouses are specialized facilities designed for storing and shipping hazardous materials. There are legal requirements for businesses dealing with chemicals, toxic waste, or other hazardous products.

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QAD

AUGUST 8, 2023

The same goes for 3PL operations. These include pharmaceutical and chemical companies, automotive manufacturers, producers of energy and energy technologies, among numerous others. So, just to be clear: FTZs can benefit companies that ship products only to customers in the United States. It’s the best of both worlds.

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6 River Systems

JULY 25, 2019

For example, a certain product is ready to be shipped from the manufacturing facility. Some companies are having to retract and tighten up production and inventory levels to ride out the storm, while others are finding innovative work-arounds to get their goods shipped and imported with respect to packaging, labeling and logistics.

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Roambee

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Shipping overseas often means no continuous visibility beyond the port. If you ship overseas often, you’re probably familiar with the difficulty of tracking ocean shipments.

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ShipBob

JULY 14, 2021

Just like a manufacturing facility or a chemical plant, warehousing requires oversight and enforcement of safety measures. And though it may not be as complex as dealing with the safety of handling chemicals and other hazards, ecommerce warehouse safety has always been an important component of warehouse management.

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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 Movement

JUNE 30, 2015

From there the pushchairs are shipped to local DCs in China, Japan and South Korea for crossdocking and transport to retailers. The DC handles the chemical analysis equipment which Foss manufactures 80 kilometres down the road in Suzhou. The local DCs also enable us to provide good service to consumers.

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ShipBob

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Note: Partnering with a 3PL , rather than managing a warehouse yourself can help make the inventory tracking process easier. Whether chemical or biological, be sure that any hazardous material is being stored correctly for the safety of your staff. . An improperly labeled hazardous item can lead to accidents and injuries.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 12, 2017

Inevitably though, a company’s shipping needs change over time and a carrier that once was able to serve those needs adequately, may no longer be able to do so. Significant change in shipping volume or mix (could be growth or decline in sales of certain products). Mergers or acquisitions. Introduction of new products or services.

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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. That consortium includes global container shipping firm Maersk that has been utilizing this provider’s technologies.

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Examples include special build products such as plant and equipment, chemicals, large scale equipment, unusual hardware and spare parts. The continuing rationalisation of the industry will see fewer large conglomerates competing for purchasing power over air, road, rail and sea shipping corridors.

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Roambee

AUGUST 15, 2019

Globalization, containerization, and a surge in logistics connectivity have been a boon to the intermodal, multimodal, and global shipping industry.

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Roambee

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The balance of power is shifting in the shipping industry — customers are no longer at the mercy of the shipper.

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Bulk Connection

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

In the world of bulk liquid shipping, there can sometimes be a gap between what a shipper needs and what a carrier ultimately delivers.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. To start, shipping success begins with choosing the right packaging. Traditional Ice.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. To start, shipping success begins with choosing the right packaging. Traditional Ice.

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3PL Insights

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Therefore, maintaining a freezing temperature point in the storage and shipping process is critical. That is why food products are shipped using the first-in-first-out (FIFO) method. Traps, chemicals and regular inspection by personnel is required. These warehouses must maintain a constant freezing temperature. Building Upkeep.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 23, 2019

Your Guide to Shipping Temperature Controlled Items. Temperature controlled freight shipping anything that needs to remain at a specific temperature. Produce, food, flowers and pharmaceutical items are often shipped via this method. To start, shipping success begins with choosing the right packaging. Traditional Ice.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Some product such as food & beverage, chemicals, etc. This includes unloading your product from a trailer or container, receiving it into the WMS, and shipping it out to your customers. These fees are typically a one-time fee at the start of the integration between you and the 3PL and remain unchanged throughout the contract.

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2017

shipping ports are included in the list of largest ocean ports in the world. million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit shipping containers) in 2015. Approximately 2,000 shipping vessels come and go from this port per year. Approximately the same 2,000 shipping vessels have calls to port there each year. million TUEs.

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