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May 12, 2026
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Recent, Happening Now
May 5, 2026
The Real Cost of Choosing the Cheapest Drayage Provider
When, as a shipper, you evaluate transportation and drayage partners, the price will always matter. But choosing the lowest bid without understanding what may lurk behind that rate can create far...
Recent, Happening Now
April 15, 2026
Certified Food-Grade Distribution: Weber Logistics and GFSI Certification
For food, beverage, and confectionery brands, choosing the right third-party logistics partner is about more than warehouse space. It is about protecting product integrity, reducing risk, and...
Recent, Happening Now
March 26, 2026
Introducing Weber Logistics’ New Warehouse Space Calculators
Planning warehouse space is one of the most common challenges for growing supply chains. Whether you’re evaluating a new facility, comparing storage methods, or trying to understand how many pallets...
Warehouse Rates
July 2, 2015
The Key to Accurate Warehousing Rates is Accurate Data.
3PLs utilize profile worksheets to calculate rates. Each 3PL has its own worksheet, but the approaches are similar. At Weber, we look at a variety of data, including product volume, case size, pallet...
West Coast Distribution
June 18, 2015
Is the Honeymoon Over with your Current 3PL?
Many will say there is no better part of a relationship than the honeymoon phase. Both parties are always there for one another, care extremely about their partner and will do anything and everything...
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...
Capital Management