Unleashed

JANUARY 16, 2023

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? 3PL providers are experts when it comes to shipping and logistics.

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Bristlecone

JANUARY 8, 2025

AI/ML algorithms analyze data to provide actionable recommendations, such as increasing production capacity, reallocating inventory, reducing prices, or switching suppliers and 3PL service providers. Companies must focus on developing these skills internally with the help of strategic service providers.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 16, 2021

As the produce season marches forward, the risk of loss, due to the perishing of goods or simply being unable to guarantee delivery, will continue to drive demand for more strategic shipping services. How Shippers Can Further Enhance Bargaining Power With 3PL Partnerships. That’s the real risk. What’s the Next Step.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Demand for ocean freight was lower than anticipated, and Hanjin Shipping, another top ten ocean liner, was already teetering on the verge of bankruptcy. The Post-2016 Strategy: End-to-end Shipping. While not outrightly linked to this release, Maersk, now a shipping line and forwarder, terminated its key account status.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Many metrics can be used to determine the top 3PL warehousing companies, such as company revenue, the number of warehouses, total warehouse square footage , etc.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 28, 2019

Logistics consolidation is a fancy way of describing the transition of shipping modes to accommodate available capacity. The Move to LTL Digital Shipping. How New LTL Technologies & Processes are Changing the Shipping Game. Working with a 3PL effectively reduces the risk of only shipping via one of the Big Three carriers.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 7, 2014

Free shipping? Moving on to 3PL news, Transplace announced this week that it has acquired Logistics Management Solutions (LMS) , “a non-asset-based third party logistics provider with particular strength in the chemical and industrial manufacturing sectors.” Some food for thought for another day. That’s so old school.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 17, 2021

Matt is the President & COO of MoLo Solutions , a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation. Matt Vogrich is the President and COO of MoLo Solutions, a 3PL based in Chicago, IL. MoLo —short for Modern Logistics—is a 3PL with a mission to deliver the best experience in transportation.

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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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ShipBob

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learn More About Last-Mile View Final Mile Carriers How 3PLs Help With Ecommerce Logistics Get a Fulfillment Quote from ShipBob Last-mile logistics has always been a hot topic in the world of fulfillment. Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online.

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Zipline Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are over 630 different pet food brands. . A logistics provider equipped with the latest shipping technology can make distribution network suggestions that can reduce overall spend and improve on-time percentages, like consolidation programs or warehouse reconfigurations. . Did you know…? . billion by 2027. .

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

According to Council of Supply Chain Professionals, a Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider is “A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. There are 5 different categories of 3PL services: Logistics, Transportation, Warehousing, Special Services, and Technology. Marty Wadle’s LinkedIn.

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Freightos

MAY 17, 2016

Better last mile shipping. Persistent growth in ecommerce, door delivery and expectations for “free” shipping have many in the industry talking up the potential for drones to change the industry. Recent product expansion includes electronics , apparel , food, detergent and diapers. But it’s not just drones.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2014

5 Best Transportation Management Optimization Practices Utilizing Strategic Freight Shipping : The mantra for all transportation professionals is simple: reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction levels. Our shipper company, is a 92-year-old food service equipment and supply company. Read the Full Blog Post.

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

SUMMARY: Because 4PL providers handle a company’s entire chain, including challenges that are thrown up by advances in technology, they are increasingly being favoured over third-party logistics (3PL) providers, especially by big companies with complex supply chains. The Differences between 4PL and 3PL. What is 3PL? What is 4PL?

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20Cube Logistics

MARCH 1, 2021

DSD is popular with food and beverage companies, including bakeries, milk and dairy, frozen pizza, ice-cream and many more. Through DSD, manufacturers remove an extra stage in the supply chain, leading to having more control over the shipping process. Select an expert 3PL company. Who prefers to use DSD? Reduction in costs.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

The people on the ground–my contacts in the 3PL, freight forwarding and transportation industry–know that the labor strife is only a part of the larger story. As a country, I think that we need to rethink supply chain flows for chassis, drayage and the unloading of larger ships. It takes 2 to 3 days to unload a ship.

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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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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. Most while most freight forwarders are able to ship almost any type of commodity, some freight forwarders are more experienced with specific commodities. Modes of Transportation.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. Most while most freight forwarders are able to ship almost any type of commodity, some freight forwarders are more experienced with specific commodities. Modes of Transportation.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Acquiring the products, procuring shipping materials, finding storage space, and hiring employees to fulfill the orders make a startup very difficult. By utilizing a fulfillment center, you can lower shipping costs, make box assembly more efficient, and ensure more on-time orders. Storage Limitations. More Focus on Growth Marketing.

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Shipchain

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Food and Beverage. Shipping Technology. See ShipChain in action. Please submit your details below to view the webinar. Your Department. Agriculture. Consumer Package Goods. Freight Carrier. Government/Military. Large Shipper. Oil & Gas. Sensors/IoT. Small Shipper. Venture Capital. Yearly Volume. Company Size. 5000-9999.

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Kanban Logistics

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2014

Moving on to 3PL news, FedEx was indicted by the Justice Department for shipping packages from illegal online pharmacies despite being warned from U.S. ” This announcement highlights several important trends in the 3PL industry. First, the ongoing push by 3PLs to develop and expand industry-specific solutions.

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ShipBob

APRIL 20, 2020

Whether it’s supplements , apparel , food or something else, people who visit your ecommerce store want to know what types of products you sell as soon as they land on your site. We place considerable expectations and pressure on shipping so we can get close to what Amazon does. Subscription food services.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 24, 2017

There was a lot of shipping-related news this week. At launch, eBay will guarantee delivery in 3 days or less on 20 million eligible items – millions of which will offer free shipping. In addition, shoppers will also be able to search for and filter items by 1- and 2-day delivery.”.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JULY 6, 2015

Plenty of food shippers already have some form of solution in place to automate their transportation planning and management processes. If you’re a food or beverage shipper using any of the above defined solutions, now is a pivotal time to consider what you can do to improve your transportation management solutions.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. Most while most freight forwarders are able to ship almost any type of commodity, some freight forwarders are more experienced with specific commodities. Modes of Transportation.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Here’s an excerpt from a report issued in November 2015 by the USPS Office of Inspector General titled “ Co-opetition in Parcel Delivery: An Exploratory Analysis ”: E-commerce and changing consumer demand have led to an explosion in parcel shipping, which in turn is driving dynamic change in the parcel market.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 18, 2017

In helping them design the right solution, we reviewed where products are manufactured, used historical shipping data to determine where customers are, and pinpointed ideal distribution center locations. Great chefs listen to the people eating their food. This and other information was used to provide a business case for change.

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ShipBob

JULY 28, 2021

How to Choose a 3PL for Your Ecommerce Business. The fulfillment experience involves picking and packing items, and shipping orders through the most optimized route in terms of speed and costs. Post-purchase, if your delivery system lacks in visibility and reliability, it can lead to higher shipping costs and slower transit times.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 14, 2017

Amazon’s Free Shipping Pushes Small Retailers, Delivery Firms to Compete (WSJ – sub. Marble and Yelp Eat24 start robot food delivery in San Francisco (TechCrunch). Catastrophe looms at ports after Brexit, shipping industry warns (The Guardian). Truckers Swift and Knight to Merge (WSJ – sub.

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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. A cold chain is essential because it: Reduces food loss due to spoilage. Enhances food safety and quality. Written food safety plan.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Cosco, China Shipping Group in Advanced Merger Talks (WSJ – sub. 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 Inventory Management.

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2014

The solutions help customers across a number of industry verticals, including third-party logistics (3PL), food and beverage, retail and healthcare, improve transportation efficiency and reduce the cost of delivering goods. The robots keep coming — that was one of my predictions heading into 2014 (and the year before that too).

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ShipBob

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Known for its seamless and quick deliveries, Amazon offers Prime 2-day shipping that makes it the go-to marketplace for most online shoppers. ShipBob simplifies shipping and returns management for eBay sellers with a direct eBay integration that enhances visibility. Etsy fees: Etsy charges a flat rate listing fee of $0.20

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Zipline Logistics

JANUARY 21, 2025

It’s super important to communicate NMFC updates with your organization and prepare accordingly, as these changes affect your shipping class and therefore, your less-than-truckload (LTL) rates. These reclassify products for LTL shipping up to three times per year. Please note: This is not an all-encompassing list of changes.

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