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Air Freight Shipping: When Does It Make Sense?

Jan 11, 2018 / by Jerry Critchfield posted in West Coast Distribution, Transportation Strategies, Distribution

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Air freight shipping.  In the eCommerce world, it’s a major component of everyday business.  For freight shippers outside of eCommerce, however, it’s far less common than truck, rail, and ocean transport.

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The Advantages of a 3PL with blended Asset/Non-Asset Based Transportation Services

Nov 3, 2016 / by Weber Logistics posted in Transportation Strategies, Distribution

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There are many transportation services to choose from when deciding which one is the right fit for your business.  A company with robust assets – a fleet of actual trucks providing service – paired with a strong network of carrier partners (brokerage) is able to provide a comprehensive, cost-effective transportation solution that may well be the best fit for your needs.

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Benefits of 3PL Services in the Overweight Corridor

Sep 1, 2016 / by Robert Deiro posted in 3PL, Transportation Strategies, overweight

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In society today, there is a large focus on weight. For many, the temptation of a pink box in the office can be cringing if you are trying to watch the pounds.  Luckily in the logistics world it can be a good thing to be heavy – when it comes to containers. Although overweight containers are not allowed to travel across town, they have a home in the overweight corridor. A distribution plan that includes heavy containers and the overweight corridor can equal great savings.

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Shipping Cold Freight? Save Money by Collaborating.

Nov 12, 2015 / by Weber Logistics posted in Third Party Logistics, Transportation Strategies, Pool Distribution

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We see the dialogue in films again and again. Two individuals, John and Jane, trying to catch a taxi cab, “Where you headed” asked John, “uptown” said Jane, then John replied “me too, want to split a cab?” Just as a taxi cab will cost the same overall price with one person vs two people inside, wouldn’t you rather share and pay less!

The same principle can be applied to shipping cold freight. Shipping some of your product alone can cost big bucks. That same truck filled with other products going to the same location, equals savings for everyone. The image below can help paint the picture of utilizing pool distribution.


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Benefits of an Upgraded Transportation Management System

Sep 17, 2015 / by Weber Logistics posted in Transportation Strategies, Logistics Technology, Refrigerated Trucking, LTL

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Our society today is all about upgrading to the next big thing. We wait in line for hours and hours to get a hold of the newest gadgets. Why? Because, they are usually smarter, better, faster and stronger. Who doesn’t want that, right? Well, a new upgraded transportation management system (TMS) has made Weber’s transportation services smarter, better, faster and stronger. We are excited about its functionality and the capabilities it brings to our team.

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California Trucking Industry Could Be Hit by Hidden Gas Tax Effective January 1st 2015

Sep 11, 2014 / by Weber Logistics posted in West Coast Distribution, Logistics Management, Transportation Strategies

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Weber Logistics hosted a “Tank the Tax” press conference at our San Diego distribution center. Tank the Tax is a campaign that advocates against regulations that would raise the cost of fuel in the state. 

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Controlling Costs for Refrigerated Trucking

Apr 22, 2014 / by Weber Logistics posted in Transportation Strategies, Refrigerated Trucking, LTL

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Why, with so many manufacturers of food and temperature-sensitive products, are there so few temperature-controlled carriers?  And it’s not just food manufacturers that require refrigerated trucking services, other industries like pharmaceuticals face an equally challenging task to get their product to market and still sustain a reasonable profit margin.

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Logistics Costs: The Boomerang Effect of Price-Based 3PL Selection

Jan 16, 2014 / by Weber Logistics posted in 3PL, Transportation Strategies, Warehouse operations

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Let’s face it, competitive transportation and warehouse rates are critical to earning new 3PL business.  Providers need to be ready to look for any and all efficiencies when pricing a deal, because that’s what shippers expect in their efforts to manage logistics costs.  

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Warehouse Rates: Beware the Low Price Leader

Jun 10, 2013 / by Weber Logistics posted in Third Party Logistics, Warehouse Rates, Transportation Strategies

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