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August 26, 2025
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Recent, Happening Now
August 21, 2025
The Advantages of Using Atlanta as a Logistics Hub
The state of Georgia consistently ranks at or near the top of ‘best states for business’ lists in publications like Area Development and Site Selection Magazine. It’s no surprise, then, that Weber...
Recent, Happening Now
August 18, 2025
Weber Logistics Goes National: Now Serving Atlanta, Seattle, and New Jersey
For over 100 years, Weber Logistics has been a trusted West Coast logistics partner, moving products seamlessly from port to shelf with precision, speed, and care. Now, we’re bringing that same...
Recent, Happening Now
July 16, 2025
Happening Now: Port of Los Angeles Sees Record June
According to FreightWaves, the Port of Los Angeles had its busiest June on record, moving 892,340 TEUs—an 8% increase year-over-year. This is due, in large part, to retailers accelerating holiday...
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...
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...
Capital Management