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Recent, Happening Now
March 28, 2025
Happening Now: eCommerce Surge Fuels Logistics Space Demand
According to FreightWaves, the boom in online shopping is driving unprecedented growth in logistics real estate. According to a new Prologis report, eCommerce is now responsible for over half of all...
Recent, Happening Now
March 25, 2025
The Benefits of Using One Integrated Logistics Services Provider
Conventional wisdom tells you not to put all your eggs in one basket. In the logistics industry, however, this isn’t always good advice. By leaning on one integrated logistics services provider (3PL)...
Recent, Happening Now
March 19, 2025
Happening Now: Drayage Rate History Shapes Today’s Market
According to Dray Insight, the drayage industry has undergone significant change since deregulation reshaped the transportation landscape. From evolving pricing models to the growing role of...
Vendor Compliance
June 11, 2015
7 Frequent Chargebacks and Steps to Reduce Them
Are you receiving chargeback after chargeback after chargeback? Well, you are not the only one my friend. Companies can lose hundreds of thousands in profit if they do not resolve inadequacies in...
Chemical Logistics
June 4, 2015
6 Tips to Select the Right Chemical Warehouse Partner
What do chlorine, nitrogen and ammonium hydroxide have in common? Well if you guessed THEY ARE DANGEROUS… You are correct! These are EXTREMELY dangerous chemicals that require proper handling....
Southern California Ports
May 28, 2015
The Latest on West Coast Ports: One Year Since Labor Negotiations Began
Nearly one year has passed since labor negotiations began in May 2014 between the Pacific Maritime Association and International Longshore and Warehouse Union. On February 20, 2015 they came to a...
Rail Freight
April 30, 2015
6 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Intermodal Service
In recent years rail roads have been experiencing a boom in order to keep up with increasing demand from shippers. The infrastructures are being upgraded and capacities are increasing due to demand....
west coast warehouses
April 23, 2015
Tips to Evaluate your Warehouse Provider and Lower Costs
It’s tough to compare competitive warehouse bids. Precise warehouse rates require a more detailed analysis. Companies often cannot provide all the data requested, so 3PLs have to make assumptions in...
West Coast Distribution
April 16, 2015
How a 3PL Provider Can Help Reduce Order Turnaround Time
“I want it and I want it now!” the mantra of consumers. Companies are doing everything they can to compete with one another in order turnaround time. Amazon was one of the first to enter this realm...
West Coast Distribution
April 9, 2015
Lower Costs by Boosting Employee Morale
Do you have disengaged employees? Well, if you said yes you are not alone. About 70% of U.S. workers are disengaged. Why should you care about employee engagement? These disengaged employees are...
Southern California Ports
April 2, 2015
What Does the New LA-LB Gray Chassis Pool Mean for You?
The Gray Chassis Pool allows truckers to pick up and drop off chassis at ANY of the terminals served by the three chassis pools. That’s right ANY of the twelve terminals. The project was launched...
Warehouse Rates
February 26, 2015
Want Accurate Warehouse Pricing? Provide Good Data.
To provide a warehouse pricing quote, most third party logistics providers (3PLs) use profile worksheets. Each 3PL has its own worksheet, but the approaches are similar.
Port Logistics
February 19, 2015
C-TPAT Benefits for Importers
Companies that import products often ask us about the benefits of the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism. We write about it in our paper “C-TPAT Membership: Is It Right for You?” Let’s...
Capital Management