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November 27, 2024
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Recent, Happening Now
November 25, 2024
Happening Now: Port of Oakland receives infrastructure grant
The Port of Oakland has announced that it has received a $50 million grant to modernize its terminal infrastructure. This will include upgrading docks to accommodate ultra-large vessels.
Recent, Happening Now
November 21, 2024
Happening Now: Cargo Records at LA and Long Beach Ports
According to the Los Angeles Times, The Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing record-high cargo traffic. This surge is attributed to multiple factors including the diversion of goods...
Recent, Happening Now
November 8, 2024
Happening Now: Great Freight Recession is Over
According to FreightWaves, the freight market is showing signs of recovery. This welcome news is supported by SONAR data as well as an increase in tender rejections.
Vendor Compliance
August 29, 2023
Rely on omnichannel distribution from a 3PL warehouse
To maximize sales revenue, brands often need to keep two sets of customers happy. Retail partners require compliance with their rigid vendor requirements. And eCommerce customers want their orders...
Vendor Compliance
August 31, 2021
New Weber eBook: outsourcing omni-channel order fulfillment to a 3PL
Weber's new eBook, A Guide to Outsourcing Omni-Channel Fulfillment to a 3PL, identifies 7 key characteristics you should look for in a 3PL provider that can handle both your B2B and B2C fulfillment...
Public Warehousing
July 29, 2021
Impact of COVID on eCommerce fulfillment operations
In the pre-pandemic world of 2019, eCommerce accounted for 15.8% of all sales in the U.S. That figure ballooned with the COVID-19 pandemic to 21.3% – an increase of 44% – in 2020. This extreme growth...
3PL Outsourcing
February 18, 2021
Understanding parcel rates and parcel commitments in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly changed eCommerce business and eCommerce fulfillment. Shopping from home created unprecedented demand for parcel services, which the leading carriers responded to...
West Coast Distribution
November 19, 2020
How to outsource logistics operations to a 3PL
No matter what your company sells, you’re in the logistics business. From receiving and storage of your products to getting them out to customers, there are many logistics operations that your...
eCommerce Fulfillment
August 13, 2020
Accelerate Your Ecommerce Warehouse Operations with a 3PL Partner
Do you need to accelerate your ecommerce strategy due to the recent 2020 pandemic? You are not alone. There has been a dramatic increase in online orders and the bar for service excellence is set...
Southern California Ports
June 25, 2020
Speed and Cost Advantages of West Coast eCommerce Fulfillment
When companies seek to optimize their eCommerce operations, they’re generally looking to do two things: improve distribution speed and reduce costs. These factors of speed and cost are affected by...
3PL
June 11, 2020
Multi-Channel Fulfillment: Key Considerations
According to the Census Bureau of the U.S. Department of Commerce, eCommerce sales accounted for 11.8% of total sales in the first quarter of 2020. In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Q2 eCommerce...
Shared Warehousing
July 11, 2019
Life After FBA: Amazon Seller Fulfillment of Your Prime Orders
If you’re selling online, chances are you’re selling on Amazon. And, if you’re selling on Amazon, you want to be Prime-certified to reach Amazon’s 100+ million Prime customers. These ‘frequent...
Southern California Ports
June 27, 2019
Update on the Southern California Logistics Services Market
When it comes to Southern California logistics, there’s never a dull moment. The region is home to the busiest ports in the country, while the state continues to dramatically alter the way logistics...
Capital Management