Why do truckload rates change so regularly? To help shippers better understand why freight rates are different per mode, distance, and product, we’ll be doing a blog series that dives into specific cost variables. We’re starting with full truckload rates (FTL) because it is the most common mode. It is used when a single shipper […]
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Transportation Impacts from Hurricane Harvey
Photo Source: Time.com Tropical Storm Harvey has brought catastrophic and life-threatening floods to Texas. According to The Weather Channel, the storm could dump as much as 50 inches of rain in some spots by the end of the week. What do these events mean for your supply chain? When monumental disasters hit the country, transportation […]
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Zipline Logistics Joins Inc. 5000 ‘Honor Roll’ as Inc. Magazine Unveils 36th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
COLUMBUS, OHIO— For the 7th consecutive year, Zipline Logistics has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. As a 7th time honoree, Zipline Logistics is now part of a select group of companies called the ‘Honor Roll.’ Fewer than a tenth of Inc. 5000 honorees ever achieve this milestone. “Seeing […]
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Food Logistics Includes Zipline Logistics on 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage 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 its 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list serves as a resource guide of third-party logistics and cold storage providers […]
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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 its 2017 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list. The Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list serves as a resource guide of third-party logistics and cold storage providers […]
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5 Ways Logistics Operations Can Support a Growing Brand
What your business is today is not what it will be in the future. Emerging brands want to get big – big companies want to get bigger. One thing they all have in common is the need for logistics operations that can enable growth – and this takes foresight. It also includes anticipating the capabilities […]
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Freight Rates Update: 2017 Q3
The freight market may finally be rebounding from its multi-year slump. Mark Montague, an industry rate analyst for DAT Solutions, states that “The robust supply of van and refrigerated truckload freight in May and June, combined with higher spot market rates and load-to-truck ratios, are signs that the freight recession is over.” The July 4th […]
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How Shipping Lead Time Impacts Freight Rates and Service
You may have heard your logistics partner, truck broker say that providing more notice days or shipping lead time could help lower costs. But how? To put it simply, the more time a third-party logistics provider (3PL) has to book a shipment, the more leverage they have to: Negotiate freight rates Find savings or efficiency […]
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Transportation Solutions for Refrigerated Freight
Would you ever ship dry, non-perishable goods on a temperature controlled trailer? Most often, the answer would be no. Temperature-controlled trucks can present higher costs and lower capacity than traditional vehicles. Reefers are 10-20% more expensive and cold chain as a whole can be as much as 50% more expensive. Note: Temperature controlled vehicles, including […]
Read MoreTransportation Solutions for Refrigerated Freight
Would you ever ship dry, non-perishable goods via refrigerated freight solutions on a temperature controlled trailer? Most often, the answer would be no. Temperature-controlled trucks can present higher costs and lower capacity than traditional vehicles. Reefers are 10-20% more expensive and cold chain as a whole can be as much as 50% more expensive. Note: […]
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Freight Misclassification and Avoiding Accessorial Charges
The most avoidable reason for accessorial charges on less-than-truckload (LTL) freight is the inaccuracy of information included with a shipment and the subsequent need for freight reclassification. Too often, freight brokers ask too few questions and send carriers incomplete order details. And when a carrier suspects that the weight or classification of your freight is […]
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Zipline Logistics Named 2017 Top Green Provider
(Columbus, Ohio)— Zipline Logistics, a Columbus-based third-party logistics service provider (3PL), has been named to Food Logistics’ 2017 Top Green Providers list for its impactful role in reducing both carbon emissions and overall transportation spend for its food and beverage customers. Food Logistics’ annual Top Green Providers recognizes companies whose products, services, or exemplary leadership is enhancing sustainability within the […]
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