What To Look For In Third-Party Logistics Service Providers
Sorting Out The Many Third-Party Logistics Service Providers The field of third party logistics service providers has grown fiercely competitive. Some experts suggest the number of 3PLs is actually shrinking as logistics service providers themselves grow in size. At the…
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+ Read Full PostCargo Shipping Rate Increases Between Asia and the U.S. Leave Shippers with Few Alternatives News of cargo rate increases comes as supply chain disruption continues on the U.S. West Coast. Shippers are avoiding the West Coast ports, both due to…
+ Read Full PostThere is no shortcut when it comes to international trade compliance. All companies that engage in international commerce must follow the rules of the road – but a recent report found that many ignore export laws, because they may not realize…
+ Read Full PostThe reliability and strength of a supply chain can be jeopardized when links in the chain experience disruptions due to labor unrest, severe weather events, looming strikes, and even interruptions due to embargoes or riots in North America and overseas.…
+ Read Full PostMore companies are outsourcing their supply chain functions to 3PL providers. According to recent studies from Armstrong & Associates: 86% of Fortune 500 Companies are outsourcing to 3PLs, up 7% from 2012 Projected 2010-2015 Compounded Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) for…
+ Read Full PostIf you are a small to midsized shipper, a full service Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) can be the solution to your unique international transportation challenges. NVOCCs have contracts with a diverse mix of steamship carriers, allowing them to offer…
+ Read Full PostMore and more businesses are utilizing 3PLs to manage their supply chain. Top companies are learning that third-party logistics service providers can improve their bottom line by allowing them to focus on their own core competencies. In order to understand…
+ Read Full PostAs a company with enough volume to hold your own direct carrier contracts, why should you consider an NVOCC for international transportation? The flexibility of NVOCCs make them particularly attractive to mid-sized companies, but larger firms doing a high volume…
+ Read Full PostRising fuel prices have the logistics industry buzzing about past trends and the reprioritization of transportation budgets. With diesel prices at their highest since the record setting summer of 2008, companies are reevaluating their logistics operations and looking to the…
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+ Read moreThe global logistics outlook indicates a lingering crisis mode, requiring adaptation to the new normal of accelerated global disruptions,...
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