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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.
Shared Warehousing
May 16, 2024
More than a Warehouse: What Food Logistics Companies Can Offer
Warehousing for food and beverage products entails much more than simple storage. These facilities perform critical supply chain steps that keep products safe and preserve their integrity as they...
West Coast Distribution
July 14, 2022
The importance of 3PL inventory management in 2022
The supply chain environment has seen incredible change over the past few years, from panic buying to supply shortages to historic inflation surges. These changes have all had a profound impact on...
Shared Warehousing
May 26, 2022
Coping with higher warehouse costs
Warehousing costs are sky high at the moment and aren’t likely to decline anytime soon. Companies will need to address this added cost burden, but how? In this article, we’ll examine the current...
Public Warehousing
March 17, 2022
Q&A: Why is it impossible to find California warehouse space?
The quest for California warehouse space is more challenging than ever. Whether you’re partnering with a 3PL or looking to secure space on your own, you’re going to need deep pockets, perseverance, a...
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...
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...
Shared Warehousing
December 12, 2019
What is Contract Warehousing and When is Your Operation Ready for it?
When your business is growing, shared warehousing with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) enables you to scale your warehousing investment to match your order volumes. Need more or less space?...
Public Warehousing
October 24, 2019
How 3PLs can help you create a more efficient CPG supply chain
For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) companies, efficiency is the name of the game. Your online customers expect faster delivery, while your retailer KPIs continue to multiply and grow in importance....
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...
West Coast Distribution
May 23, 2019
The Four Cs: Choosing Between Shared and Dedicated Warehouse Services
You’re ready to outsource your warehousing operations to a 3PL that has the expertise, technology, and capabilities to handle your unique business day in and day out. One of the first questions a 3PL...
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