2020 was a rough year for everyone. We have seen many people within our local communities fall into hard times. There have been a considerable amount of people that have just run out of options and have had to give up their homes. Once that happens, once someone becomes homeless
Innovation in logistics means a whole lot of things. New inventions, new technology, new processes, and even new roads! Over the years there have been many innovative milestones, each one making the world more connected. Everything from the invention of reefer trailers to the development and implementation of new systems
Problem solving in logistics is a challenge. There is a constant tug of war between the shippers and the carriers. Fights over detention, pick-up and drop-off times, and general invoice arguments. As a 3PL, it is up to you to make sure the shipping process goes smoothly and everyone leaves
It takes a lot to become the best shipping & logistics company. But what does it even mean to be the best? Is it to have the most customers? Partnered with the most carriers? To have the best operations? Or, to have the best culture for employees? It’s actually all
Time and time again shippers say that reliability in shipping and logistics is the most important thing to them. After all, they are entrusting their freight to this company, it makes sense that they want it to be someone reliable. Reliability is defined as, “the quality of being trustworthy or
Loading and unloading can be a huge bottleneck in the world of shipping. Shippers and warehouses are always looking for better efficiencies to keep the supply chain in motion. One such way is to utilize a drop trailer program. With drop trailers, carriers can just come in, pick up the
Most shippers have yearly bids to find new third-party logistics partners when needed. If everything goes right, then a selected 3PL company can end up staying parted with the shipper for years. However, sometimes the shippers need to shake things up. Or, their needs have outgrown the capabilities of their
Shipping and logistics is confusing. There is a whole lot of terminology that gets thrown around to refer to different modes, trailer types, fees, everything else. Two terms that seem to go hand in hand are intermodal and drayage trucking. It is to the point that it almost seems like
Truckload rates are rising, but the reason is not as simple as a sudden surge in freight demand. In fact, one of the most important
Here’s a common scenario shippers face daily:You need to move a load and go out to get some quotes.Two come back in roughly the same
Transportation has always been one of the most important parts of the supply chain, but it has also become one of the most complex. Fluctuating