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June 19, 2026
WEST COAST AND CALIFORNIA LOGISTICS BLOG
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Recent, Happening Now
June 15, 2026
Customer Service in Logistics: Can Your 3PL Deliver?
In logistics, customer service is not a “nice to have.” It is one of the biggest factors in whether your supply chain runs smoothly or becomes a constant source of frustration. When an order is late,...
Recent, Happening Now
June 2, 2026
Seasonal Volumes? 3PL Shared Warehousing Helps You Scale Without Overcommitting
Peak season may feel like it’s still months away, but for many companies, the holiday rush has already begun. Retailers, consumer goods companies, food and beverage brands, and other seasonal...
Recent, Happening Now
May 12, 2026
Weber Logistics Expands Logistics Operations to Houston
Weber Logistics has long been known as an integrated logistics leader on the West Coast with deep expertise in performing drayage, warehousing, and final-mile transportation in the region. Now, Weber...
West Coast Distribution
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.
Third Party Logistics
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.
west coast warehouses
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...
West Coast Distribution
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...
Southern California Ports
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....
Southern California Ports
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...
Third Party Logistics
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...
Third Party Logistics
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...
Logistics Management
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...
Food Supply Chain
May 14, 2014
The Logistics of Cold Chain Management
In two words: control and organization. Cold chain management in the supply chain typically focuses on groceries, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, as well as some high tech products. Each of the products...
Capital Management