The Becker Logistics Blog

On Top

Recent Stories

Becker Logistics named to food logistics 2020 top 3PL and cold storage providers list

Becker Logistics Named to Food Logistics’ 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers List

August 19, 2020

Glendale Heights, IL—August-18, 2020 — Food Logistics, the industry’s only publication dedicated to food and beverage supply chains, has named Becker Logistics to its 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers recognizes leading third-party logistics and cold storage providers in the food and beverage industry. “Today’s 3PLs and cold storage providers

How to vet you food grade carriers

How to Vet Your Food Grade Carriers

August 12, 2020

There are hundreds of thousands of food grade carriers out there operating. How do you know which ones you can trust? Whether you are a shipper or 3PL, there are measures that should be in place to ensure quality food grade shipping. At Becker Logistics we have developed some processes

4 ways to ship frozen food freight at a reasonable price

4 Ways to Ship Frozen Food Freight at a Reasonable Price

August 5, 2020

Shipping frozen food freight can be quite challenging and very expensive. This is due to the fact that the freight needs to be kept below freezing for every step of the supply chain. While in storage, waiting to be picked up, in transit, and after it is delivered. Just like

The importance of setting up with a trusted freight carrier

The Importance of Setting up with a Trusted Freight Carrier

July 30, 2020

Finding and Setting up with a trusted freight carrier is an essential step in the supply chain for any organization. A freight carrier is a company responsible for physically moving the product from point A to Point B via air, sea, or land. Most freight carriers are small businesses, in

Always provide the best quote for shipping freight

Always Provide the Best Quote for Shipping Freight

July 22, 2020

Companies face many potential problems when looking for a quote for shipping freight. This can be anything from untrustworthy brokers to subpar services. Of course, though, there is always an inherent risk when giving up control of an aspect of our business. It is the responsibility of the outside company

The function of third party logistics companies

The Function of Third Party Logistics Companies

July 15, 2020

Let’s take a step back and examine the function that third party logistics companies play in the supply chain and business in general. First off, we should define what a third party logistics company, or 3PL, is. A third party logistics company offers all of the supply chain services needed

How food logistics services are improved by reliability

How Food Logistics Services are Improved by Reliability

July 10, 2020

There are countless issues and difficulties that can arise in food logistics services.  Food as freight is very fragile and needs to be held to very high standards. Entire shipments can be lost due to a variety of small oversights. This can be from the trailer being a couple of

How to get the best shipping rate from a 3PL partner

How to Get the Best Shipping Rate from 3PL partner

June 18, 2020

The shipping and logistics market is very volatile so how can you make sure you’re getting the best shipping rate? How can you make sure that the quote you are receiving is the best deal? And even if you get multiple rates, how do you know which one will work

Search

Blog Categories

Social Media

Linkedin Facebook-f Youtube X-twitter Instagram
Get The Latest Updates

Subscribe To Our Weekly Newsletter

No spam, notifications only about new products, updates.
On Trend

Most Popular Stories

Explore more