by Dan Ramella | Sep 18, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload, Transportation Logistics
Domestic freight shipment is full of industry acronyms. “FOB” or Freight on Board is one of the more common we’re asked to explain. Freight on Board (also called Free on Board, primarily in international shipping) is an international commercial law term defined...
by Dan Ramella | Sep 8, 2020 | Transportation Logistics, Transportation Management, Warehousing
Eventually, small and medium-sized companies will grow to a point where it makes sense to look at their distribution network design and how well it’s optimized. When it comes time to look at how your organization’s distribution network is performing,...
by Dan Ramella | Aug 11, 2020 | 3PL, Technology Services, Transportation Management
Cloud-based transportation management systems (TMS) have become more common in the last few years. By the very nature of being hosted in the cloud, they offer shippers access from anywhere, resulting in easier management and speedier freight quoting. Additionally, a...
by Dan Ramella | Jun 23, 2020 | 3PL, Less Than Truckload
The first step in determining the best shipping method for your freight is learning the difference between an LTL carrier and a 3PL. In this post we will explore the Less Than Truckload (LTL) carrier, the third-party logistics (3PL) provider, and the distinctions...
by Dan Ramella | Jun 8, 2020 | 3PL
Numerous factors—including demand fluctuations and how much capacity is available—regularly affect the trucking industry, with environmental and political issues adding to the mix. To employ optimal logistics management and stay ahead of the competition, shippers need...
