Photo by Robson Hatsukami Morgan on Unsplash Why it’s paramount that shippers avoid the seduction of a turnkey logistics provider (and why many mature supply chain leaders already know this). As they approached a higher level of demand for their offerings, an importer of food products from Mexico signed up with a one-stop logistics provider in Laredo, Texas. […]
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Fixing the Major Issue of Detention Time for Truckers
First off, what is truck detention, and what is detention pay for truckers? When shipments aren’t ready to be loaded, even if a truck driver arrives on time, the trucker is “detained” and must wait for freight (and its paperwork) to be prepped. What is Detention in Trucking? The industry standard is to have trucks […]
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Rejected Freight: Top Reasons Freight is Turned Away
What does it mean to have rejected freight? If a carrier arrives at a facility and the receiver refuses to take the freight as is, it is rejected and must go back to the shipper or be fixed before ownership can switch hands. Some reasons for rejected freight are obvious, like a damaged product or […]
Read MoreQ1 2019 Freight Rates and Market Update
The transportation industry saw record-setting levels of freight-haul demand and driver pay in 2018 as tonnage levels reached a 20-year high, the ELD Mandate caused major debate and disruption, and freight rates increased across the map. This begs the question, what can we expect to see in 2019? Nothing quite so drastic. The trucking industry […]
Read MoreHow to Make Refrigerated Rail Safe and Easy
A version of this article originally appeared on RefrigeratedFrozenFood.com Highway congestion, truck driver shortage and rising freight rates are collectively making the use of rail more appealing to shippers. For those who move temp-controlled or frozen product, the appeal of trying refrigerated rail (reefer rail) is even higher. The cold chain has a limited supply […]
Read MoreTrade Show Shipping: Everything You Need to Know
On top of designing your booth, creating marketing collateral, and booking travel arrangements, handling trade show shipping can feel overwhelming. Getting your booth materials to your show safely, on time, and for a good price requires some legwork and diligent planning. Staying organized and being aware of trade show intricacies can help. Here’s what you […]
Read MoreTrucking Industry News 2018 Q4 Update
Here is a summary of the most influential transportation market impacts and predictions, so you’re not left to decipher the plethora of voices online. Trucking Industry News 2018 The average national rate at the close of September was $2.15 per mile. Outbound Chicago held the highest average rate at $2.66 per mile, while Dallas averaged […]
Read MoreELD Mandate Update; October 2018 Report
Zipline Logistics’ carrier team surveyed more than 150 trucking companies in our network about the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate and its impacts. Goals of the survey included seeing how the market has adjusted since the December 2017 rollout of the mandate, what preferences and procedures have changed with fleets, and how drivers and dispatchers […]
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OTR vs Intermodal: Which Shipping Strategy is Right for You?
What mode of transportation is the best choice for the movement of your freight? OTR transportation or intermodal? Each mode offers its own set of pros and cons and is best suited for different situations. One of the most common debates is over-the-road (OTR) vs. intermodal (rail). Many shippers stick to using trucks/vans to move […]
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Minimum Order Quantity for Pallet Optimization; Case Study
Transportation data analytics help shippers uncover minimum order quantity for pallet optimization, going from breakeven to profitable Overview: A Zipline Logistics customer was shipping pallets of their beverage product into CVS but breaking even due to the cost to transport. Leveraging Zipline’s shipper intelligence tool, KanoPI, they worked with their Zipline solutions consultant to identify […]
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Logistics Case Study: Solving for Walmart Vendor Compliance
Strategic appointment times and booking of preferred carriers makes meeting Walmart vendor compliance standards simple. The Situation: Rejected Walmart orders and vendor compliance concerns A producer of organic food supplements engaged Zipline Logistics to solve reoccurring delivery problems for one of its largest customers – Walmart. Orders for the big-box store were consistently rejected. This […]
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Logistics Statistics: Savings Opportunities in Shipping (INFOGRAPHIC)
For all the effort, ingenuity, and resources shippers put into cutting costs and streamlining operations, there are always savings opportunities found in logistics statistics hidden somewhere in the supply chain. The key (and the challenge) is knowing where to look. And where, exactly, is that? That largely depends on what, where and when you ship, […]
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