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5 Ways Outsourcing Warehouse Services to a 3PL Can Save You Money

Kanban Logistics

Warehousing services are a key component of virtually any business that handles a physical product, but it takes time and money if you choose to manage the function internally. Fortunately, outsourcing warehouse services to a Third-Party Logistics (3PL) provider can offer substantial cost-saving benefits for your company.

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Warehousing News Roundup: April 22, 2019

Stord

Warehouse construction in the United States finally outpaced demand over the past three months. Vacant warehouse space is still difficult to find, but demand appears to have leveled out in recent months. Since freight volumes have fallen recently, they’re now left with extra capacity that has lowered spot and contract rates in 2019.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

Truck transportation jobs continued a slow recovery from the depths of the freight recession and the job losses created when Yellow Corp. The other significant trend this year has been the continued loss of jobs in the warehouse sector. Seasonally adjusted employment in the warehouse sector has declined in 16 of the last 17 months.

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Looking for a Warehouse in North Carolina? Check out our pad

Kanban Logistics

Though less tight than the major markets, capacity can still be hard to come by if you’re looking for a warehouse in North Carolina. In this article, we’ll tell you about your current NC warehousing options – including one you may not be aware of: a pad-in-place option in burgeoning Rocky Mount, NC. The following are a few reasons why.

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Ocean Freight Routing Terms Explained

Material Handling & Logistics

The ocean freight industry uses many acronyms to describe a shipment’s routing. Here are some of the most common ocean freight routing terms that are important to know. . For example, a freight shipment from Yantian to Chicago via Seattle would be unloaded on the West Coast and then shipped inland via truck or rail. .

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Freight Volume Rebounds to Pre-Pandemic Levels

Zipline Logistics

As we move into the back half of May, the freight market is starting to show signs of an expedited rebound. . Th ese conditions have caused a more favorable freight environment. That is e specially the case for outbound freight in southern states and California where produce season is in full swing. .

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Advantages of Basing Your Distribution Center in North Carolina

Kanban Logistics

Whether a company requires inbound logistics services or more standard warehousing and distribution services, there are major advantages to basing distribution center operations in North Carolina. The Port of Virginia in Norfolk is also accessible to much of Eastern North Carolina. FTZ warehouses exist in a unique state of limbo.