The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”. The truth is that finding a great freight forwarder is actually rather easy. Here are nine items to look for when searching for the best freight forwarder for your company: Research, Research, Research. Modes of Transportation. Reputation.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 18, 2015

Recently, they started a series featuring MBAs in the supply chain space , and this post really stood out to us as Cerasis is a 3PL service provider focused on Transportation Management. . 4 questions to ask when determining if a 3PL Service Provider is right for your company. To avoid confusion, let’s call 3PL what it is: outsourcing.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”. The truth is that finding a great freight forwarder is actually rather easy. Here are nine items to look for when searching for the best freight forwarder for your company: Research, Research, Research. Modes of Transportation. Reputation.

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Kanban Logistics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

When it comes to warehousing, many companies eventually outgrow the “do it yourself” model and choose to hand the reins over to a third-party logistics (3PL) professional. What’s important to understand, however, is that many 3PLs are capable of a wide array of warehouse services in addition to the basics. The dedicated 3PL model.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Five Tech Trends That Will Change Freight. Recent product expansion includes electronics , apparel , food, detergent and diapers. They even recently filed as a 3PL, in the process labelling their current logistics suppliers as competition. VC ❤️ Freight Startups. Moving data better means moving freight better.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

I often hear from novice shippers: “How can I find a great freight forwarder?”. The truth is that finding a great freight forwarder is actually rather easy. Here are nine items to look for when searching for the best freight forwarder for your company: Research, Research, Research. Modes of Transportation. Reputation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 5, 2021

Hook Logistics is a 3rd Party logistics (3PL) firm that provides quality fulfillment services at transparent, fair rates. GlobalTranz is a technology-driven freight brokerage company specializing in LTL, full truckload, expedited, and managed transportation solutions. Top Freight Brokerage Firms of 2019. About Hook Logistics.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 20, 2020

Controlling costs in the supply chain is an excellent way for businesses in any sector to find increased profitability, but it is especially true for food ingredient shippers. How Food Ingredient Shippers Can Make Logistics Improvements . Enhance Supply Chain Visibility for Food Ingredient Shippers . Know Your Customers.

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Supply Chain Movement

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

Food giant Mondelēz outsources its e-commerce-operation. 14 | 3PL Subway Map Europe 2015. For the third consecutive year, Supply Chain Movement has put together a 3PL Subway Map Europe showing the specific services of the most important logistics service providers which have offices in several European countries.

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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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Enterra Insights

JUNE 28, 2023

The third-party logistics (3PL) industry — those that help businesses efficiently manage logistics across their supply chains (from 3PLs to truckers to warehouse managers) — represents an $800 billion industry on its own.” These ancient people utilized the bartering system to get the food, weapons, and spices they needed.”[7]

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Food and Beverage. Freight Carrier. John Monarch CEO and Co-founder, ShipChain. See ShipChain in action. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Government/Military. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Shipping Technology. Small Shipper. Venture Capital.

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Zipline Logistics

APRIL 11, 2023

Cargo theft is surging across the United States — and food and beverage products seem to be the main targets. Cargo Theft Increases in the United States Cities seeing a spike in freight theft include Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Savannah, Newark, New Jersey, Memphis, and Chicago.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot this year, with two major acquisitions completed in recent months ( Descartes acquired MacroPoint and Trimble acquired 10-4 Systems ). For related commentary, see On-Time In-Full (OTIF) and the Growing Demand for Real-Time Freight Visibility. Song of the Week: “Weak” by AJR.

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Intelligent Audit

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Billions at Stake as Freight Railroads and Unions Fail to Find Common Ground. Freight Railroads and some of the nation’s largest rail unions fail to reach agreements, experts predict that a large-scale freight-rail strike could lead to multibillion-dollar losses in economic output. As negotiations between U.S.

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NFI Industries

JUNE 28, 2016

Guest Post: Shubh Mann, VP of Sales Food is shipped from all over the world. In 2015, North America exported a total of over $2 trillion dollars worth of products to other countries 1 , which consisted of mostly ingredients and food. READ MORE.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2019

Improper consideration of backhauls, deadhead, dwell time and spot freight will result in excess freight and unused space. Consequently, the volume of shipment to the store will increase, resulting in more freight consolidation. Working with a 3PL effectively reduces the risk of only shipping via one of the Big Three carriers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 12, 2014

Whole Foods Market and Instacart partner to offer one-hour delivery across 15 major U.S. July 2014 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Cass Freight Index Report for August 2014. Whole Foods Market will be the first national Instacart partner to offer convenient in-store pickup. Roadnet Transportation Suite 3.6.7

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GlobalTranz

JULY 29, 2015

Consider the many shippers who have outsourced transportation management and other logistics functions to third-party logistics (3PL) providers the past few years. So manufacturers and distributors have increasingly turned to 3PLs to focus on the back-end operations and streamlined process as it relates to transportation management.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Just like retailers benefit from your product being on the shelf, so does a specialized 3PL. The more shelf space you land and expand at a retailer, the more freight you’ll be delivering. The Columbus, OH-based 3PL has witnessed firsthand how using logistics strategically can lead brands to category domination. Our stats: .

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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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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Along with EXIM Cargo, Apollo LogiSolutions also provides services that include: Freight Forwarding Port Clearance Customs Brokerage & Handling Warehousing & Bonded Warehouses Third-Party Logistics First-Mile & Last-Mile Connectivity. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

August 2015 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). More large mergers and acquisitions were announced this week: AB InBev and SABMiller reach $100 billion deal , Dell is buying EMC for $67 billion , and in the 3PL industry, the convergence continues with DSV acquiring UTi Worldwide for $1.35 UPS Sets 2016 Rates. Order Management.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2023

Freight The term “freight manifest” is often used interchangeably with “cargo manifest,” as they serve similar purposes. In these cases, each consignment will have different freight charges due to differences in delivery location, weight, volume, or the specific agreement between the shipper and receiver.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2015

When a company is looking to reduce their freight spend, while maintaining or improving service levels, there are two main paths they can take. Or they can outsource transportation planning and execution to a 3PL that provides managed transportation services (MTS). They can buy and implement a transportation management system (TMS).

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. Speaking of 3PL-TMS vendor partnerships, Lineage Logistics , a large temperature-controlled warehousing and logistics company, announced a strategic partnership with BluJay Solutions (formerly Kewill/LeanLogistics). NAFTA freight totaled $88.0 Mexico freight flows increased by 6.3

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

This blog is co-authored by Raj Patel, Senior Director Global Industry Strategy 3PL, and Terence Leung, Senior Product Marketing Director. Truckers became essential workers getting important things like medical supplies and food to communities across the country. The trucking industry hauled 73% of all freight transported in the U.S.

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20Cube Logistics

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This shift is expected to bring about drastic changes in the logistics and freight transportation world. Every vessel travelling on water needs at least 20 personnel who require food, housing, and payment. These labor-saving vehicles will adapt fast and help companies in cutting big costs.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Both Bumble Bee and Fruit of the Loom commented during the event’s opening session “The Shipper Perspective: What’s Working and What Isn’t” that they are switching up their transportation strategies, responding to lessons learned in tougher freight markets like 2018. Why a Strategic Partnership and a 3PL-Enabled Logistics Strategy?

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When I spoke at the Food Shippers of America Conference in February 2020, I never imagined it would be the last time I would attend an in-person conference that year, and for eight more months after in 2021. The streak ended at 19 months. The dry spell ended earlier this month when I attended and.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 7, 2021

Learning the difference between third party logistics (3PL) and fourth-party logistics (4PL), as well as 1PL and 2PL, and the rise of even fifth-party logistics (5PLs) is becoming increasingly sophisticated and valuable for driving successful supply chain operations. What is the difference between 3PL and 4PL?

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Andrew Lynch is President and Co-Founder of Zipline Logistics , an award-winning North American 3PL that specializes exclusively in the transportation of retail consumer goods. He works alongside clients ranging from some of the largest food and beverage businesses in the world to the brightest up-and-coming CPG brands in North America.

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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

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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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

threshold for food consumables. Providers of real-time freight visibility solutions. Here’s an excerpt from the post I wrote: “The reason real-time freight visibility is a hot topic now is that with today’s technology it’s no longer accepted as a black hole,” said Adelson. That supplier would incur a 3% fine on the missing case.

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Zipline Logistics

DECEMBER 27, 2022

CPU arrangements mean brands surrender control over logistics operations, lose visibility over freight that can cause service failures and incur extra fines and fees. Top shipping locations: Walmart, Costco, Bath & Body Works, Whole Foods, and Best Buy. However, that’s not the case. Why CPU Arrangements Don’t Benefit CPG Brands.

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