There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes to gather, collect, and present a quote for shipping freight. The shipper must look through the sea of options and narrow it down to just a couple. Then, after all the negotiation and a price is settled on the transportation provider goes into action (hopefully
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Technology has always had a tremendous impact on shipping, logistics, and the supply chain. Everything from refrigerated trailers that keeps the fright cold to satellites for tracking and tracing. Advancements in the supply chain means that goods get delivered faster, cheaper, and with a smaller carbon footprint. In this post, we are going to cover
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Innovation in logistics means a whole lot of things. New inventions, new technology, new processes, and even new roads! Over the years there have been many innovative milestones, each one making the world more connected. Everything from the invention of reefer trailers to the development and implementation of new systems like JIT shipping. There are
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Problem solving in logistics is a challenge. There is a constant tug of war between the shippers and the carriers. Fights over detention, pick-up and drop-off times, and general invoice arguments. As a 3PL, it is up to you to make sure the shipping process goes smoothly and everyone leaves happy. This, however, can be
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Time and time again shippers say that reliability in shipping and logistics is the most important thing to them. After all, they are entrusting their freight to this company, it makes sense that they want it to be someone reliable. Reliability is defined as, “the quality of being trustworthy or of performing consistently well.” So,
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