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The Logistics of St. Patrick’s Day
33 million Americans claim Irish ancestry, but St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by the Irish and non-Irish alike. Today, greater than 122 million Americans celebrate Saint Patrick in one form or another. All these celebrating people lead to profitable businesses,...
How E-Commerce is Impacting Transportation Logistics
In today's digital age, consumers increasingly prefer to shop online, making e-commerce a booming industry. The global value of e-commerce sales is expected to hit $6.3 trillion in 2023, and this trend shows no signs of slowing down. This shift in consumer behavior...
Streamlining eCommerce Shipping Operations with 3PL Services
In the modern world of e-commerce, quick and efficient at-home delivery is crucial to satisfy customer expectations. However, many retailers are still using outdated distribution models that can be inefficient and unsustainable. One solution to this problem is to use...
Managing Transportation Logistics Risks: Strategies and Tools for Shippers
Transportation logistics risks are critical to understanding for shippers looking to optimize their supply chain management and stay ahead of competitors. These risks include fluctuations in demand, regulatory changes, and environmental and political issues that...
Transportation Management Systems Keep LTL Freight Costs Competitive
Competition breeds excellence and drives business; it always has. So why do so many traffic managers keep using the same low-quality, high-priced LTL freight carriers when there are hundreds of options available? In most cases, they can’t see all the available...
Overcoming 4 Obstacles Transportation Logistics Managers Face
One of the key ingredients in a healthy bottom line is a smooth logistics and supply chain process. Following is a discussion of four common obstacles increasingly experienced by today’s transportation logistics managers and suggestions for overcoming them. 1....
LTL and Truckload Outlook for 2023
As we do every year at this time, we look forward to the year ahead and share with clients and readers what they might be able to expect based on what we see within the transportation and logistics industry. The LTL and Truckload outlook for 2023 looks more promising...
FTL Brokerage Scams and What You Can do to Avoid Them
In the full (and partial) truckload industry, freight fraud isn’t new, but scammers are now more sophisticated than ever. They are costing shippers and carriers millions in stolen freight each year through an illegal practice called double brokering. Double brokering...
FTL – Which Type of Truck is the Ideal One for Your Shipment?
Finding the right FTL trucking solution for your business doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, there are several ground shipping solutions that can help you get your product from the manufacturer to the end user. Your cargo type will largely determine which truck...
Does LTL Make Sense for Small Business Shipping?
Less Than a Truckload, or LTL, is a cost-effective way to ship goods throughout the United States. LTL is used to transport small freight or freight that does not require an entire trailer. It is usually used when freight weighs between 150 and 15,000 pounds. If you...
Benefits of a 3PL to Online Retailers
Where parcel shipping once ruled, LTL and 3PL services are becoming increasingly common for online retailers. Let’s take a closer look at how 3PLs are improving online fulfillment for retailers while reducing shipping costs. What Are 3PLs? 3PLs specialize in...
When to Use Expedited LTL Shipping
As the holiday season gets into full swing, retailers may want to plan ahead for when things go awry. Lost shipments, late deliveries, and damaged goods simply aren’t an option when stock is in high demand and in short supply. Expedited LTL shipping can be the...