It’s the most wonderful time of the year! . . . But maybe not always for shippers. During the holiday season, we usually see tighter capacity and slightly higher rates as shipping volumes increase. This can lead to service failures, lost sales, and retailer chargebacks. Service Failures Abound During Holiday Shipping Heading into this […]
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Protect Your Shipments From Freeze Damage This Winter
There’s snow way out of it: winter is coming and so are slippery, congested roadways and freezing temps. Are your shipments ready to endure chilly transit? Let’s talk about protecting your freight from freeze damage this winter. Do Your Shipments Need Protected from Freeze Damage? Where are your shipments headed? Freezing temps vary across […]
Read MoreZipline Logistics Named a Fast 50 Fastest Growing Company
(Columbus, OH) – Another day, another award for Zipline Logistics. Columbus Business First has named Zipline a Fast 50 Fastest Growing Company in Central Ohio for the 12th time in its 15-year history! Zipline ranked #22 out of 50 honorees. “We are thankful for our hardworking, dedicated team members and amazing clients for getting […]
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Christmas Tree Delivery Impact on Freight Capacity & Rates
Every year . . . 73 million Christmas trees are planted all over the United States. 25-30 million trees are delivered across the nation to prepare for the holiday season. As the holidays approach and families begin gathering, flatbeds piled high with Christmas Trees are en route to a marketplace near you. Christmas Tree Production […]
Read MoreHome Goods Brands: Choosing the Right 3PL for Retail Deliveries
Did you know . . . In 2021, the global home goods market was valued at $610.65 billion. Wayfair holds the largest share of the home goods market at 14.4%, followed by HomeGoods and Big Lots. 55% of consumers prefer to shop for home goods at a physical store instead of shopping online. With […]
Read MoreZipline Logistics Celebrates 2022 Top Carrier Partners
(Columbus, OH) – Zipline Logistics is proud to once again be celebrating our valued carrier partners on “10/4 Day”! We coined this holiday in 2016 to recognize the top trucking companies in our network who go above and beyond for us and our customers. Congratulations to Zipline Logistics 2022 Top Carriers! Northeast: Jettex Southeast: […]
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Freight Market Update and Q4 Outlook
Another dynamic quarter in the freight market has come and gone. In Q3, CPG brands and their supply chains have been impacted by an extremely inflated economy, newly implemented bills and freight regulations, and shifts in retailer requirements. Here’s a recap of the quarter broken down by these factors and what shippers should expect […]
Read MoreShipping to Aldi
Scored a purchased order (PO) from Aldi? Congratulations! You must be super excited. But you may also be wondering how the heck you’ll get the shipment there, what you can expect along the way, or how to maximize your success at this retailer. Don’t worry. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about shipping to […]
Read MoreZipline Logistics HR Director Honored by Columbus Business First
Emily Magill, Director of Human Resources (HR) at Zipline Logistics, was honored by Columbus Business First last week as an HR Impact Award Recipient! This award recognizes HR professionals who go above and beyond their job description to make a positive impact on their organization. Out of a large pool of nominees, Magill was […]
Read MoreImproving the Lives of Transportation Professionals
At Zipline Logistics, our mission has always been to improve the lives of transportation professionals. While our state-of-the-art technology and retail-specialized solutions certainly play a big part, living out this mission really comes down to our outstanding employees and the world-class customer service they offer our clients. The overall well-being and mental health of our […]
Read MoreAB5 Threatens to Destabilize the Freight Market
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court denied the California Trucking Association’s appeal of California’s AB5, causing the bill to go into effect immediately. What is AB5? California’s AB5 requires companies using independent contractors to reclassify those workers as employees. This bill was originally designed to regulate companies that hire “gig workers” in large […]
Read MoreAugust 2022 NMFC Updates
The NMFTA has issued several NMFC changes that went into effect on August 13, 2022. It’s super important to communicate NMFC updates with your organization and prepare accordingly, as these changes affect your shipping class and therefore, your less-than-truckload (LTL) rates. What is an NMFC number? The NMFC is a codified list that classifies […]
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