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Recent, Happening Now
July 22, 2026
5 Advantages of Having Your 3PL Perform Value-Added Services
For many companies, warehousing is no longer simply about finding a place to store products. Today’s fast-moving retail and ecommerce markets require your products to be labeled, packaged, assembled,...
Recent, Happening Now
June 19, 2026
10 Traits that Agile Logistics Providers Have in Common
In today’s global supply chains, unpredictability has become predictable. Factory slowdowns, port delays, labor actions, freight capacity crunches, changing retailer demands, and shifting tariff...
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,...
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...
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...
Capital Management