WEST COAST AND CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS BLOG

How Retail Chargebacks Work and What You Can Do About Them

All major retailers issue chargeback penalties for non-compliant shipments from their suppliers. The specific penalties are explicitly laid out in each retailer’s routing guide and range from about...

Happening Now: Key Trends Shaping Freight Rail in 2025

The freight rail industry is evolving rapidly as it adapts to economic shifts, sustainability goals, and advancements in technology. A recent article from Inbound Logistics highlights eight major...

Why a mid-size 3PL provider may serve you better than a huge one

If you’re looking for a 3PL provider, you may begin to feel a bit like Goldilocks. You’ll encounter providers that feel “too big” and many that feel “too small” to handle your business effectively....

Happening Now: Retail sales dip in January but see YOY gains

According to DC Velocity, retail sales declined in January as consumers took a break from holiday spending, yet the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reports that year-over-year gains remained strong.