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May 19, 2025
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Recent, Happening Now
May 9, 2025
The End of De Minimis: What It Means for Importers (and How Weber Can Help)
A major change in U.S. trade policy took effect on May 2, 2025: the removal of the de minimis exemption for shipments entering the U.S. from China and Hong Kong. This decision has significant...
Recent, Happening Now
May 7, 2025
How Weber Logistics Is Helping Shippers Navigate Tariff Volatility
As geopolitical tensions and global trade policies continue to shift, importers are once again being challenged to rethink their supply chain strategies. The most recent wave of uncertainty stems...
Recent, Happening Now
April 3, 2025
Happening Now: Major LTL Pricing Shift Ahead
According to Trucking Dive, a major update to the National Motor Freight Classification system will alter how less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping rates are calculated beginning in July.
West Coast Distribution
October 12, 2015
Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better: Why Regional 3PL Providers are a Perfect Fit
Everyone remembers the fairy tale story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? As a refresher – Goldilocks sat in the chairs of the Papa, Mama and Baby Bear. She ate their porridge. And she finally...
West Coast Distribution
September 25, 2015
True or False: Cross Docking is to Transloading as Ice Cream is to Gelato???
At the surface, a scoop of gelato and a scoop of ice cream appear to be the same thing. They look the same, they are both cold. Despite their similarities, we know they are different when we taste...
Transportation Strategies
September 17, 2015
Benefits of an Upgraded Transportation Management System
Our society today is all about upgrading to the next big thing. We wait in line for hours and hours to get a hold of the newest gadgets. Why? Because, they are usually smarter, better, faster and...
West Coast Distribution
September 10, 2015
You Can’t Build Success on a Rocky Foundation: Things to Consider During Onboarding
Any good relationship requires a solid foundation to build upon. In order to establish a solid foundation you need trust, respect and commitment. This same foundation is necessary when partnering...
Chemical Logistics
August 27, 2015
The Same Game with Different Rules - Chemical Warehousing
Chemical Warehousing 101 Whether you’ve been in the game for years or have just jumped in, you know when it comes to chemical warehousing, a whole new rule book applies.
West Coast Distribution
August 6, 2015
Become the Holiday Hero: Prepare your DC for the Food and Beverage Industry during Peak Season
When you think of the holidays, what pops into your mind? Is it a winter wonderland, super sales, nonstop festive music, or is it all the FOOD! Can you image the holidays without your favorite...
West Coast Distribution
July 30, 2015
Reasons to Setup Distribution Services in the Overweight Corridor
When you are in the process of buying a house, what is most important? You always hear… Location! Location! Location! For many, location is the deciding factor. You want to be located in a spot that...
West Coast Distribution
July 16, 2015
Benefits of a Border Distribution Center
Selecting a location to manufacture and set up distribution is different for all companies. Mexico is re-emerging as a leading location for manufactures due to increasing labor and fuel costs in...
Warehouse Rates
July 2, 2015
The Key to Accurate Warehousing Rates is Accurate Data.
3PLs utilize profile worksheets to calculate rates. Each 3PL has its own worksheet, but the approaches are similar. At Weber, we look at a variety of data, including product volume, case size, pallet...
West Coast Distribution
June 18, 2015
Is the Honeymoon Over with your Current 3PL?
Many will say there is no better part of a relationship than the honeymoon phase. Both parties are always there for one another, care extremely about their partner and will do anything and everything...
Capital Management