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A recent Q3 shipper survey indicates that the freight industry remains uncertain in its forecast outlook. As excess inventories have decreased, careful inventory management by major retailers has lessened the need for restocking ahead of the holiday season. Meanwhile, Shippers’…

Are Fulfillment errors & shipping mistakes impacting your business growth and customer satisfaction? Is an inability to handle increased order volume of the upcoming peak season a challenge? It might be time to switch 3PLs. Evaluating new 3PLs, relocating your…

September 25, 2023 Frieghtwaves.com Noi Mahoney Cargo thefts from trucks and warehouses experienced a significant spike during the second quarter of 2023, according to Verisk Analytics’ CargoNet data. There were 566 reported incidents in the U.S. and 16 in Canada,…

Sep 18, 2023 Forbes Dario Markovic The e-commerce industry is undergoing significant logistics changes to meet customers’ growing demands for seamless and fast delivery in what is projected to be a $6.91 trillion global online sales market by 2024. Key…

Sunday, September 03, 2023 FreightWaves Craig Fuller A freight market turnaround in 2024? Spot rates will likely increase, benefitting carriers but potentially causing challenges for shippers. Shippers may face higher shipping costs in 2024, and freight brokerages could be particularly…

Although people unfamiliar with the finer points of the logistics industry often use the terms “fulfillment center” and “warehouse” interchangeably, they’re far from being one in the same. Though they are related, in that they both play an important role…

August 24, 2023 3:28 PM PDT Elida Moreno Reuters The Panama Canal faces significant challenges due to a prolonged drought, which has lowered the water level, causing congestion and delays. This congestion poses a looming threat for shippers due to…

Aug. 16, 2023 Max Garland Supply Chain Dive A wave of labor disputes in supply chains, driven by workers seeking better pay and job security due to their pandemic contributions and inflationary pressures. This “Hot Labor Summer” has disrupted operations…

Logistics are integral to the global supply chain. In light of heightened customer expectations, supply chain disruption, and the rising cost of doing business, it can be challenging for companies both large and small to manage every aspect of logistics…

The rise in eCommerce has made things such as shipping estimates, fees and tracking part of our everyday language. Higher customer demand has led to merchants prioritizing suppliers who can provide faster, cheaper eCommerce fulfillment solutions at a higher volume,…

Transitioning from in-house eCommerce fulfillment can be intimidating — it involves a loss of control and ownership over certain processes. It can also be a smart financial decision that frees up resources so you can prioritize growth in other areas…

According to the U.S. Census Bureau quarterly reports, both total retail eCommerce sales and eCommerce as a percentage of total sales rose steadily from 2022 through 2023. In the most recent report for Q3 2023, retail eCommerce sales increased 2.3%…

Time is money, and when suppliers leave retailers waiting for an expected shipment, retailers are within their rights to require compensation. Retail chargebacks are one way retailers protect themselves in the event of a delayed or incorrect delivery, but they…

A WORD FROM LEGACY They say “when it rains, it pours,” and that’s certainly true when it comes to logistics news. From ILWU contract talks and rising diesel prices to new plans for supply chain policy and a cynical take…