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Recent, Happening Now
March 28, 2025
Happening Now: eCommerce Surge Fuels Logistics Space Demand
According to FreightWaves, the boom in online shopping is driving unprecedented growth in logistics real estate. According to a new Prologis report, eCommerce is now responsible for over half of all...
Recent, Happening Now
March 25, 2025
The Benefits of Using One Integrated Logistics Services Provider
Conventional wisdom tells you not to put all your eggs in one basket. In the logistics industry, however, this isn’t always good advice. By leaning on one integrated logistics services provider (3PL)...
Recent, Happening Now
March 19, 2025
Happening Now: Drayage Rate History Shapes Today’s Market
According to Dray Insight, the drayage industry has undergone significant change since deregulation reshaped the transportation landscape. From evolving pricing models to the growing role of...
West Coast Distribution
October 12, 2015
Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better: Why Regional 3PL Providers are a Perfect Fit
Everyone remembers the fairy tale story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? As a refresher – Goldilocks sat in the chairs of the Papa, Mama and Baby Bear. She ate their porridge. And she finally...
West Coast Distribution
September 25, 2015
True or False: Cross Docking is to Transloading as Ice Cream is to Gelato???
At the surface, a scoop of gelato and a scoop of ice cream appear to be the same thing. They look the same, they are both cold. Despite their similarities, we know they are different when we taste...
West Coast Distribution
September 10, 2015
You Can’t Build Success on a Rocky Foundation: Things to Consider During Onboarding
Any good relationship requires a solid foundation to build upon. In order to establish a solid foundation you need trust, respect and commitment. This same foundation is necessary when partnering...
West Coast Distribution
July 16, 2015
Benefits of a Border Distribution Center
Selecting a location to manufacture and set up distribution is different for all companies. Mexico is re-emerging as a leading location for manufactures due to increasing labor and fuel costs in...
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...
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...
Third Party Logistics
January 7, 2015
Can you lower your warehouse rates?
As a 3PL that provides warehousing services, we get that question a lot. If the characteristics of the project are not changing, then the real question being asked is, “Can you lower your profit?”
Third Party Logistics
July 30, 2014
What is the C-TPAT program and why should you care?
C-TPAT is a voluntary government-business initiative designed to guard against illegal smuggling of dangerous cargo by terrorists.
Third Party Logistics
June 24, 2014
New Commercial Warehouse Pricing Guide
Ever wonder how third party logistics providers (3PLs) determine the warehousing rates that they quote to you? A new Commercial Warehouse Pricing Guide is now available that explains the basics of...
Third Party Logistics
June 18, 2014
Buying a Brown Suit is Like Choosing a 3PL Provider
Were brown suits ever in style? Perhaps, but today they are typically not the first choice for fashionistas. For those who don’t follow fashion trends, however, a brown suit might seem like a good...
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