The 3 Main Oil and Gas Trends In 2019

May 16, 2019

Over the last few years, the oil and gas industry has faced numerous shifts and fluctuations, along with extreme price volatility. Technology, new energy policies, and trade agreements continue to affect the industry. The industry should expect to see even more transformation in 2019 and beyond. We have collected some...

3 Reasons to Use a 3PL For Retail Supply Chain

May 14, 2019

With increasing competition in the retail market, it has become very challenging for retailers to efficiently manage their supply chains. Essentially, a smooth retail supply chain strategy is a fundamental part of a positive customer experience, and retail companies strive to reach the golden standard of order fulfillment and fast...

Best Practices for Inbound Freight Management

May 9, 2019

Every company works to analyze its supply chain costs and eliminate unnecessary costs and processes. Regardless of how complex your supply chain is, every part of it matters, however, not every part of the supply chain is assessed equally. Inbound shipments are often overlooked by companies, although they can account...

When Should You Use Intermodal Transportation?

May 7, 2019

Shippers who work to reevaluate their current shipping strategy should pay attention to intermodal transportation. More and more companies switch to this solution since it lets them reduce time and costs used on transportation. Despite the fact that intermodal involves several transportation modes, it can actually bring more efficiency than...

Trending Transportation Updates: April 2019

May 2, 2019

There were many new and exciting transportation updates the transportation and shipping industry last month. Check out some of the top stories that made headlines during April! Amazon has bought Canvas robotic systems Famous for the use of different robotic devices from Google, Toyota and Kiva systems, Amazon acquires Canvas...

How Do Freight Brokerage Services Work?

April 30, 2019

One of the main reasons why businesses start working with third-party logistics providers (3PL's) is for freight brokerage services. A freight broker is a person who contacts carriers and handles the load moving process. Ultimately, a good freight broker is one point of contact for all of your transportation needs....

How Does Supply Chain Management Work?

April 25, 2019

Supply chain management is a set of activities that includes supply, production, and distribution of a company’s goods. This production cycle plays an enormous role in any business. Proper supply chain management can reduce transportation costs and enhance productivity, and in order to succeed, companies should learn how supply chain...

Are the Lowest Freight Rates the Best Ones?

April 23, 2019

Many industries and the global economy rely on freight shipping to handle business. With the evolvement of commerce, transportation becomes a more and more important branch for businesses. However, in the world of freight shipping, the demand for capacity is higher than capacity itself. This causes frequent fluctuations in shipping...

A Closer Look At Small Business Shipping

April 18, 2019

Shipping has become a crucial part of a businesses success, especially small businesses. With the competition among retailers constantly increasing, the demand for fast and affordable shipping grows as well. We know how shipping looks from a customer’s perspective, but how does it really work from the inside? What challenges...

How Oil And Gas Companies Can Save On Logistics

April 16, 2019

Just like every other industry, oil and gas supply chains are changing. However, these changes do not necessarily mean that energy supply chains are getting simpler. Despite all of the new technologies and advanced practices entering the sector, oil and gas companies still struggle with optimizing logistics and saving on...