Visibility and control are prerequisites of a high-performing supply chain. But, in the Geodis 2017 Supply Chain Survey, they found that only 6% of organizations said they had end-to-end supply chain visibility. As the shipment of goods becomes a key component in a firm’s ability to compete and succeed, new technology solutions have become the best […]
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Zipline Logistics Partners with FounderMade as Exclusive 2018 Logistics Partner and Event Sponsor
Columbus, OH – Zipline Logistics, a digitally-enabled transportation service provider specializing exclusively in the consumer goods sector, today announced its 2018 partnership with FounderMade, a curator and builder of emerging consumer brands in the health, wellness, beauty, and food and beverage industries. As the Exclusive 2018 Logistics Partner and Event Sponsor, Zipline Logistics will provide […]
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Using Data to Navigate ELD Impacts
Zipline’s President, Andrew Lynch, recently spoke with The Journal of Commerce’s (JOC.com) Bill Cassidy about ELD impacts. Lynch shared that we’ve been leveraging our data analytics tool KanoPI to identify the customer shipments that are more vulnerable to ELD-related disruptions. We identified that shipments traveling anywhere between 450 and 550 miles will be impacted the […]
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Partnership: Growing Revenue While Helping Clients Spend Less on Trucking
Zipline Logistics’ President, Andrew Lynch, recently spoke with Carrie Ghose of Columbus Business First about our company’s continued growth and the release of new features for our shipper intelligence tool, KanoPI. Lynch shares that customers who ship higher volumes with Zipline gain the most benefit from the data analytics platform. When able to view performance […]
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Zipline Logistics Releases Data Analysis and Freight Tracking Feature Set Enhancements for KanoPI Shipper Intelligence Platform
Columbus, OH – The digitally enabled third-party logistics (3PL) partner, Zipline Logistics, today released multiple new feature sets for its shipper intelligence platform, KanoPI. Zipline Logistics customers can now look deeper into transportation spend and performance with advanced data drilldowns and visualize freight in transit with track-and-trace capabilities. “The enhancements to KanoPI provide our shipping […]
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Freight Rates Outlook 2018
The current freight market is one for the books. Extreme weather, E-Logs, increased volumes, higher fuel prices, and numerous other economic factors have all contributed to an increase in rates and a capacity shortage. The Wall St. Journal explains “a nationwide truck shortage is forcing thousands of shippers into a tough choice: postpone all but […]
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Shipping on Weekends; Added Capacity
As a shipper, you have the option to move product on Saturdays and Sundays. The trucking industry doesn’t operate on a regular schedule. In fact, you can move goods 24/7, 365. Weekends and overnight are never off limits. But when SHOULD you take advantage of this added capacity? There are certain situations better suited for […]
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ELD Mandate – One Month Update
Photo source: Overdrive The ELD Mandate has officially been in effect for one full month, and nearly everyone has experienced hiccups since its enforcement. In fact, FTR asked its audience if ELDs have had an impact since Dec. 17, 2017, and 97% of survey participants said yes. It’s been a bumpy adjustment period, to say the […]
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Protect Freight from Freezing
Photo Source: AP Does your merchandise have the potential to freeze during transit? Food and beverage products, cosmetics, and many other goods can be irrevocably damaged if exposed to subzero temps. The issue is most easily illustrated with beverages. Liquids expand when they freeze, creating pressure inside closed bottles. Some packaging is built to withstand […]
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Does your merchandise have the potential to freeze during transit? Food and beverage products, cosmetics, and many other goods can be irrevocably damaged if exposed to subzero temps. The issue is most easily illustrated with beverages. Liquids expand when they freeze, creating pressure inside closed bottles. Some packaging is built to withstand small levels of […]
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Partial Load, Co-Loading, LTL, and Load-to-Ride Transportation
Partial truckload, co-loading, less-than-truckload (LTL loads), and load-to-ride all refer to shipping methods that put orders from multiple companies on one truck. Yet, each mode operates a bit differently and provides its own set of benefits. Deciding on the most optimal mode for your transportation needs can be daunting. (That’s why we’re here!) Decisions are […]
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Partial Load Shipping, Co-Loading, LTL Loads, and Load-to-Ride Transportation
Partial truckload, co-loading, less-than-truckload (LTL loads), and load-to-ride all refer to shipping methods that put orders from multiple companies on one truck. Yet, each mode operates a bit differently and provides its own set of benefits. Deciding on the most optimal mode for your transportation needs can be daunting. (That’s why we’re here!) Decisions are […]
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