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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

German logistics giant DHL Group is advising customers to take a close look at how they manage inventories as shippers switch away from the Red Sea, though trade associations said they did not expect any notable disruptions for Europe’s top economy. Jobs in the warehouse sector were down 4,900 jobs.

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No Congestion Issues at the Port of Virginia

Kanban Logistics

and Long Beach, are experiencing severe congestion due to record volumes as US businesses replenish inventories that were depleted after COVID-related manufacturing shutdowns. The Port of Virginia is a notable exception. What’s new at the Port of Virginia? the Port of Virginia is as efficient as it gets.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 22, 2019

Stord

Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months. Vacant warehouse space is still difficult to find, but demand appears to have leveled out in recent months. New capacity at the Port of Virginia helped boost volume last month , according to officials. Any big stories we missed?

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

Kanban Logistics

The pandemic-related rise of eCommerce, combined with companies holding onto more inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, has led to a tight real estate market where companies are battling for available space. Warehouses in North Carolina: what are your options? a 3PL contract warehousing arrangement).

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 25, 2019

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California warehouses are struggling to handle increased import volume ( as retailers ship inventory early to avoid added costs from looming tariffs ). This rush of shipments has filled the nearby warehouse market, slowed transportation speeds, and driven up other supply chain costs.

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Warehousing News Roundup: February 18, 2019

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Ocado, the British warehouse automation and online grocery company, is dealing with fallout from a recent warehouse fire. The exact cause of the fire is unclear, though firefighters said the design of the warehouse made it difficult to properly stop the flames. This facility had stored Verizon phones and products.