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How Detroit Fuels Ecommerce Growth

3PL Insights

In this environment, Detroit has emerged as a compelling hub for ecommerce companies, and it’s not just because of the city’s manufacturing legacy or growing startup ecosystem. The Rise of Detroit’s Startup and Ecommerce Ecosystem Detroit is no longer just the Motor City, it’s becoming a hub for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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Global Supply Chains in Flux as U.S. Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China Take Effect

Logistics Viewpoints

Key border crossings, including Laredo, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan, are experiencing delays of up to 24 hours, as U.S. Cold storage warehouses are experiencing congestion, as food producers attempt to delay shipments until trade tensions ease. Vehicle production costs in the U.S. Customs enforces new tariff regulations.

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Benefits of Using a Detroit Warehouse

3PL Insights

This makes outsourcing your warehousing needs an effective way to serve your customers without the large up-front costs. This article will explain the strategic advantages of having a dedicated warehouse based in Detroit. The transportation capabilities for the city of Detroit are quite impressive. Seaway: The St.

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How 3PLs Support the Auto Parts Industry Amid Global Disruption

3PL Insights

3PLs help mitigate these risks by offering flexible warehousing and multi-modal transportation options. With warehousing facilities strategically located near Detroit, Michigan-based 3PLs can act as buffer zones holding inventory closer to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and assembly plants to avoid costly delays.

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Global Giants: ICAT Moves the World’s Largest Cargo with Chris Cser

The Logistics of Logistics

Chris is the Director of Operations at ICAT Logistics Detroit where they handle the shipments that other companies don’t, can’t, and won’t. Customers have come to depend on the experience, knowledge and capabilities of ICAT Logistics Detroit and its established partnerships around the world. Warehousing, if necessary.

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Evans Distribution Activates Foreign Trade Zone Across Seven Facilities

3PL Insights

April 7, 2024 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has activated 378,000-square-feet of additional warehouse space in Allen Park and Detroit, as a General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No.

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3 Priorities for Future Success in Logistics with Sarah Banks

The Logistics of Logistics

Based in Detroit, she has spent over 25 years in the logistics industry, including working with clients on complex and impactful solutions to transform organizations, processes and technology. They work in four key areas: blockchain, connected ports, connected container and warehouse automation. About Sarah Banks.