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Why Include a Third-Party Logistics Provider in Your Logistics RFQ?

Zipline Logistics

Running a formal bid process or requesting a logistics request for quote (RFQ) is common among large CPG shippers. Especially those with high volume, frequently run freight lanes. Depending on your organization’s preference, the logistics RFQ process may be conducted once per year or every quarter. Cover Infrequent Lanes.

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2013 Third-Party Logistics Study

Supply Chain Movement

The success of the third-party logistics industry is evident in the generally high marks given to 3PLs by respondents to a survey as part of the 2013 17th Annual Third Party Logistics Study, which identifies trends and explores how both 3PLs and shippers are using these relationships to improve and enhance their businesses and supply chains.

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The SwanLeap Story with Brad Hollister

The Logistics of Logistics

Historically, brokers and 3PL (Third Party Logistics) firms, as a result of their safe relationships with corporate shippers, have intentionally kept pricing and discounts as abstract as possible to maintain a false sense of savings for the end user. SwanLeap was acquired by Transportation Insight HoldCo in November, 2021.

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Parade and Turvo Serve Up Digital Transformation for Freight Brokers

Parade

San Francisco, CA — March 9, 2022 — Parade, the leader in carrier access and the truckload capacity management platform software for freight brokers, announces partnering with Turvo and integrating with Turvo’s Collaboration Cloud and transportation management system (TMS). These digital workflows dramatically improve operating margins.".

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Shipper Prep Tips for the CVSA Roadcheck, 72-Hour Capacity Reduction

GlobalTranz

CVSA-certified inspectors will commit a blitz of inspections across North America, creating a sudden strain on resources for both domestic and cross-border freight. The best way to avoid disruption is to source and have readily available resources to expand capacity at a moment’s notice. What Can Shippers Do About the Safety Blitz.

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All Signs Point to Mexico Playing a Greater Role in Supply Chains

Talking Logistics

It’s one of the most common questions I get these days from third-party logistics providers (3PLs), especially this time of the year as they’re finalizing their strategies for 2015 and beyond. Mexico mode…Freight moved by pipeline increased 11.4 billion of freight to and from Mexico, followed by rail at 14.2

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BR Williams Named Best Trucking Company in Alabama

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

A family-owned trucking, third-party logistics (3PL ), and eCommerce fulfillment company , BR Williams was awarded this title through FreightWaves Ratings. FreightWaves Ratings offers reviews on a wide range of technology products related to supply chain , freight , logistics , and fleet management.

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