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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...
West Coast Distribution
January 28, 2015
Panama Canal Expansion Project to be Completed for 2016 Opening
According to a report by the Tico Times, a widened Panama Canal will be open for business in 2016 after a $400 million cash injection to help complete the long-delayed project. The Panama Canal...
Chemical Logistics
January 21, 2015
Chemical Warehousing 101 – New Primer Available
Chemical Warehousing 101 – New Primer Available The rules of warehouse storage for many product types are quite similar. But when it comes to chemical warehousing, a whole new rule book applies.
Logistics Management
January 14, 2015
Candy Distribution Video
At Weber, we distribute a lot of candy. In fact, if you’ve eaten any of the sweet snacks pictured here and you live in the Western U.S., it’s a pretty sure bet that the candy traveled through a...
Third Party Logistics
January 7, 2015
Can you lower your warehouse rates?
As a 3PL that provides warehousing services, we get that question a lot. If the characteristics of the project are not changing, then the real question being asked is, “Can you lower your profit?”
Logistics Technology
December 30, 2014
Cold Chain Distribution: Check out this 2-Minute Video
Do you manage distribution for temperature-controlled products? If so, you know that expiration date management and product integrity are constant worries. Choosing an experienced partner for cold...
Refrigerated Trucking
December 17, 2014
Save with Refrigerated Pool Distribution
You need to get across town fast. With no car, your choices are public transport or a cab. Of course you want to take a cab. But the wallet’s a little thin, so maybe a bus is the way to go. But hold...
Rail Freight
December 10, 2014
Addressing Misconceptions About Intermodal Freight
Over-the-road trucking has had its challenges in recent years, thanks to driver shortages, HOS regulations, rising fuel costs and capacity shortages. During that time, railroads have been improving...
3PL
December 3, 2014
Choosing a Chemical Warehouse Provider
You’re not going to choose just any 3PL to store and ship your chemical products. The liability and safety risks associated with hazmat storage and shipping are just too great. But how can you...
3PL
November 5, 2014
How Determining Warehouse Rates Is Like Preparing Your Tax Return
Too often, companies assume they have no power to impact warehouse distribution rates from 3PLs and commercial warehouse providers. Not true. You have the power to control and reduce your...
Temperature Controlled Warehousing
October 22, 2014
Freight Consolidation Strategy Provides Sweet Savings
Most retail replenishment orders require the use of higher cost, less-than-truckload (LTL) freight for final-mile delivery. As a result, small and mid-sized companies struggle to meet daily retail...
Capital Management