Multimodal Shipping Explained
Multiple transportation and shipping methods are available to shippers today. However, one shipping mode is often not enough to move your freight to its destination. Maybe your goods are going…
The 4 Types of 3PLs Defined
A third-party logistics (3PL) company is an external supplier that performs all or part of a company’s supply chain management. Many 3PLs offer a wide range of services, such as…
E-commerce Trends That Have Reshaped Logistics
The recent e-commerce explosion is increasing the value of the supply chain; thus, companies have been compelled to implement new techniques and tools to adapt to the omnichannel environment and…
7 Logistics Industry Trends for 2023 and Beyond
The logistics and supply chain is continually evolving in ways to get materials and products from origin to destination more quickly and more efficiently. What ongoing trends do we expect…
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Will Improve Logistics
Artificial intelligence(AI) is more than just another advance in technology. AI is revolutionizing daily life and it’s accelerating evolution across all industries, and logistics is no exception. The use of…
Logistics & Supply Chain Trends to Watch in 2023
The logistics sector spent most of 2022 trying to rebalance following the COVID-19 pandemic, only to be forced to deal with inflation, higher interest rates, a decrease in consumer spending,…
The More Interesting Than You Might Think History of the Shipping Container
People outside of the logistics industry generally don’t give much thought to the shipping containers that carry the goods they use every day. Today, it can be difficult to imagine…
7 Tips for Shipping Freight During the Holidays
The numbers are there, and the message is clear; gone are the days when consumers buy most of their holiday gifts by visiting the store. Online retail shopping is tremendously…
More Than Just Eco-Friendly: What Are the Benefits of Green Logistics?
Green logistics has quickly become an established trend in the logistics industry. Eco-friendly is no longer just a buzzword and something that can be shrugged off as an unrealistic expectation.…
Customer Experience as a Competitive Advantage for Logistics Providers
The way the world does business is changing. We’re living in an “age of customers”, where the most successful companies are those that understand their target audience better and design…