Fuel is a huge component of your supply chain costs which, unfortunately, can fluctuate quite wildly. The logistics industry must deal with price fluctuations often because gas prices and supply chain costs go hand in hand. As history has proven, when prices increase rapidly for fuel, companies that handle supply
Working with a third-party logistics company provides a number of benefits, one of which is a reduction in power only trucking rates being paid. With so many methods available for transporting freight from A to B, selecting which is best for your business is not always an easy task. Shipping
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers are there for shippers and carriers by providing services to better manage operational needs. Keeping that in mind, it is fair for shippers to expect their 3PLs to keep up with cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking solutions that will help them improve their supply chains. Your logistics
Paper is needed by everyone and everywhere, so paper freight transport holds a big duty to fulfill. Logistics itself requires paper for printing shipping labels and invoices. Additionally, cardboard is used to box up millions of shipments every day. The paper and packaging industry encompasses the creation of finished products
There could be several 3PL companies out there, but you need to find one that fits well with your business operations, growth plans, and customer service culture. Ideally, going into a business relationship with a 3PL could be a long-term commitment and could be difficult to separate finding a 3PL
Refrigerated freight shipping, also known as reefer shipping, allows temperature-controlled products to be transported effectively. Refrigerated trailers carry freight at low or freezing temperatures. These containers are outfitted with refrigeration systems capable of maintaining specified temperatures. Here are some of the many benefits that come with refrigerated freight shipping using
Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is a widespread service that is provided by a business to an organization where the logistics system is entirely, or partially, outsourced. Outsourcing your 3PL services is advantageous because of continuous improvements implemented in your logistics and supply chain process. Professional 3PL solutions can help maximize profits,
[Glendale Heights, IL]: In April 2022, Transport Topics listed Becker Logistics among the top freight brokerage firms of 2022. This award recognizes our continued growth and the improvements made in our services and operations. This award marks the fourth year in a row that Becker Logistics has been included on
The companies that struggle with shipping and logistics in 2026 will not be the ones surprised by a single disruption. They will be the ones
The freight market is always changing. Here’s how carrier strategy is shifting. Demand hasn’t fallen off a cliff, but capacity hasn’t exited fast enough to
Today’s logistics environment is defined by fluctuation. Volumes rise and fall unevenly. Costs don’t always move in logical directions. Global trade routes shift with little