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August 14, 2014
Choosing the Right 3PL for Cold Chain Logistics and Food Distribution
You know the perils of cold chain logistics and food distribution. Let your guard down, and a pallet of chocolate turns into a gooey mess, or you get stuck with racks full of canned goods nearing...
August 7, 2014
Choosing the right location for your West Coast warehouse
Most importers to Southern California want to establish a West Coast warehouse for national, regional or local distribution. The question is where to locate your inventory.
July 30, 2014
What is the C-TPAT program and why should you care?
C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative designed to guard against illegal smuggling of dangerous cargo by terrorists.
July 23, 2014
Comparing Price Quotes for Warehousing Services: Apples and Oranges
If you get competing carrier bids, rate comparisons are easier than those for warehousing. Trucking companies have published tariffs for services. As rates are requested, these carriers will ask...
July 17, 2014
Manufacturing and Distribution Align Along the Border
For years China has been the country of choice for companies looking to establish lower-cost manufacturing operations overseas. Today, the same firms are looking to move their manufacturing out of...
July 14, 2014
The Latest on West Coast Port Labor Negotiations
The contract between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, which represents almost 20,000 longshore workers at 29 West Coast ports, expired on July 1....
July 2, 2014
Panama Canal Expansion Delays – Money or Politics? Or both!
The deadline for completing the $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion has already been delayed multiple times, with the original target date of October 2014 set back by a total of 16 months to early...
June 24, 2014
New Commercial Warehouse Pricing Guide
Ever wonder how third party logistics providers (3PLs) determine the warehousing rates that they quote to you?  A new Commercial Warehouse Pricing Guide is now available that explains the basics of...
June 18, 2014
Buying a Brown Suit is Like Choosing a 3PL Provider
Were brown suits ever in style? Perhaps, but today they are typically not the first choice for fashionistas. For those who don’t follow fashion trends, however, a brown suit might seem like a good...
June 11, 2014
Logistics Customer Service - The Shift From Paying to End Customer
What is logistics customer service? Well, traditionally it has meant logistics companies focused on providing great service to their paying customers. But lately 3PL providers are taking a vested...