If your freight travels in or out of states known for their high temperatures, you might face some added capacity constraints resulting from trucking issues. Especially if you’re moving heavy loads. Why? High temperatures can greatly impact tire integrity and increase the likelihood of tire blowouts. A blown tire is not just inconvenient, it can […]
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Zipline Logistics Named to Food Logistics’ 2018 Top Green Providers List
Columbus, Ohio—Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Zipline Logistics to the Top Green Providers list for 2018. This is the second year that Zipline has been awarded. Food Logistics’ annual Top Green Providers recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within […]
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Prepping Pallet Orders for Food and Beverage Shipping
Graduating from shipping cases with UPS or FedEx to shipping pallets via LTL or full truckload is an extremely exciting milestone for food and beverage brands. It can also be a bit overwhelming, taking on entirely new processes. Perhaps pallet orders represent your first sale to a major retailer, distributor, or wholesaler. Either way, it’s […]
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QUIZ: What Mode of Transportation Are You?
Every mode of transportation carries its own reputation. Some are known for being easier to work with while others are less flexible, and some are dependable while others operate on their own accord. Depending on equipment and scheduling limitations, each mode lives by its own set of rules. Take our quiz to see which mode — Rail, Van, […]
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Cold Chain Shipping: A Transportation Renaissance
As consumers around the world get used to the convenience of frozen and temperature-controlled food – and the freshness and nutrition it affords – every container, truck and warehouse within the cold chain shipping that supports it, strains to keep up with such demand. Supply and demand economics of this scenario has created a renaissance […]
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As consumers around the world get used to the convenience of frozen and temperature-controlled food – and the freshness and nutrition it affords – every container, truck and warehouse within the cold chain shipping that supports it, strains to keep up with such demand. Supply and demand economics of this scenario has created a renaissance […]
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Custom Transportation Programs Lead to Added Efficiencies
In the May 2018 issue of Snack Food and Wholesale Bakery, the publication shared how snack producers and bakeries are working with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to develop custom transportation programs that help deliver products more effectively. Zipline Logistics’ Senior Business Development Representative, Jesse Juett, weighed in on new trends. Major tactics covered include: Technology – Acces […]
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Shipping Carbonated Beverages
Even if you’ve never been on the wrong end of a shaken soda bottle, you’re likely aware that these fizzy drinks can explode if shaken or frozen and cause sticky chaos. So how do you avoid product damage (and major messes) while shipping carbonated beverages? Why do carbonated beverages explode when shaken? Carbonated drinks contain […]
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Even if you’ve never been on the wrong end of a shaken soda bottle, you’re likely aware that these fizzy drinks can explode if shaken or frozen and cause sticky chaos. So how do you avoid product damage (and major messes) while shipping carbonated beverages? Why Do Carbonated Beverages Explode when Shaken? Carbonated drinks contain […]
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Hurricane Data Building a More Resilient Supply Chain
Hurricanes have massive impacts on transportation capacity and spend. To better understand true cost and volume impacts, Zipline Logistics evaluated a sample of 33,000 shipments, comparing data prior to the 2017 Tropical Storm Harvey with data after the event. Access the full report as a slideshow below, and keep reading this post for advice you […]
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Timely Answers to 5 Big Logistics Questions
The logistics industry is in a rapid state of change and advancement, and its sophistication and development are a work in progress. It seems like every day and every week a new value proposition comes along that continues to shape the industry. This changing environment, particularly ongoing technology trends, brings up some fundamental questions worth […]
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EY Announces Walter Lynch of Zipline Logistics as Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award Finalist in the East Central Program
Columbus, Ohio – EY today announced that Walter Lynch, CEO of Zipline Logistics, is a finalist for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2018 Award in the East Central program. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Lynch was selected […]
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