Flat-rate pallet shipping is not unlike flat rate parcel shipping. Both programs aim to alleviate shipping complexity by removing steps from the traditional quoting process. You are likely familiar with the Priority Mail Flat Rate program from USPS. Their flat rate pricing eliminates the need to weigh personal packages or calculate shipping fees. If your […]
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What is a BOL (Bill of Lading)?
A Bill of Lading (BOL, BoL, or B/L) is a legally binding document between a shipper and carrier that details all the information needed to process a freight shipment. A BOL is essential because every shipment starts and ends with one. It also protects the seller, the shipper, and the recipient. It will help to […]
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What is a BOL? What is a Bill of Lading?
What is a BOL? A Bill of Lading (BOL, BoL, or B/L) is a legally binding document between a shipper and carrier that details all the information needed to process a freight shipment. A BOL is essential because every shipment starts and ends with one. It also protects the seller, the shipper, and the recipient. […]
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Logistics Service Through Specialization
Steve Banker of ARC Advisory Group recently wrote an article about Zipline Logistics on Forbes.com. He calls out our focus on service and explains why Zipline’s specialization is essential for our customer base of CG brands. “As specialists in CG transportation, Zipline’s entire organization is familiar with the unique requirements of every major retailer DC (distribution center) and […]
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What Affects Freight Rates?
For an industry that has such a big impact on the economy and people’s lives, logistics is subject to a surprising amount of unpredictable, external conditions that can affect freight rates—such as natural disasters and changes in the workforce. Here we break down different impacts that lead to freight rate fluctuation, how they have recently influenced […]
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ELD Mandate and Capacity Impacts
Photo Source: NationalLease What will happen to truck capacity when the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate is finally enforced this coming December? The ELD mandate will help to standardize Hours of Service (HOS). Paper logs can be manipulated easily, with some drivers running multiple books or delaying start times, to drive more hours than legally […]
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Freight Costs: Intermodal Transportation
Intermodal transportation, or the use of multiple modes to execute the movement of freight, is growing in popularity as an alternative to the singular use of truckload. Two of the biggest reasons intermodal shippers are using multimodal shipping methods are lower cost per mile for many long-haul lanes, as well as more consistent service. Lower […]
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Freight Costs: Shipping with Intermodal Transportation
Intermodal transportation, or intermodal shipment, is the use of multiple modes to execute the movement of freight. It is growing in popularity as an alternative to the singular use of truckload. Two of the biggest reasons intermodal shippers are using intermodal transportation methods are lower cost per mile for many long-haul lanes, as well as […]
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10/4 Day Marks Carrier Appreciation Holiday for Zipline Logistics
(Columbus, Ohio) – Third-party logistics provider (3PL) Zipline Logistics is celebrating “10/4 Day” – a holiday the company coined in 2016, focused on recognizing top trucking service providers. “10/4 Day is about honoring the great work of our carrier partners,” elaborates Wally Lynch, Zipline Logistics CEO. “Trucking is a demanding industry and the market is […]
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Logistics Strategy for Food Startups – Podcast
Logistics strategy can often be an afterthought, or at least not an area of focus, for new brands. Product development and marketing take center stage and shipping is seen as a necessary (but aggravating) part of doing business. However, when brands start to think about logistics from a strategic standpoint, particularly in the early stages […]
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Freight Costs: Breaking Down LTL Shipping Rates
Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) has a reputation for being an expensive and slow shipping option, but it’s a mode that provides a lot of flexibility for shippers when used correctly. The key is understanding how LTL tariffs and LTL freight rates work and how the carriers operate – then using that knowledge to your advantage. LTL rate […]
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Which Transportation Strategy? CPU vs. Delivered Pricing
How a consumer product company gets its goods to buyers and on to retail shelves is an integral part of the cost equation. Decisions made around delivery can make the difference between costly transportation and healthy margins. There are two popular scenarios for delivery: Retailers will pick up the product, using their own fleet or […]
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