Columbus, Ohio — This month Zipline Logistics celebrates 10 years of improving the lives of transportation professionals. The multimodal transportation service provider was launched in 2007 with a goal of building a better freight brokerage that put customers and carriers first by delivering on service, innovating strategies, and treating partners with respect. Successful, Zipline Logistics has […]
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Control of Your Inbound Transportation Charges
Inbound transportation charges – fees related to the delivery of goods into a business – are often overlooked. Why? Unfortunately, when product is shipped, the freight cost can be buried in a supplier invoice, combined with the cost of goods purchased. Combining costs in this way may be simpler to manage from an administrative perspective, […]
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7 Must-Listen Supply Chain Podcasts
Navigating the deluge of e-newsletters and online articles about transportation and logistics can be tough. Listening to podcasts is a comparable alternative. Accessible almost anywhere – just listen on your phone or Bluetooth radio – podcasts are popular among transportation professionals who are constantly on the move. Leading logistics magazines, supply chain research groups, and independent […]
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Zipline Logistics Supports “Dot the I” with $2,800 Sponsorship
Columbus, OHIO – Zipline Logistics donated $2,800 in support of Dot the I, a nonprofit organization launched by Zipline Logistics employee Craig Laughlin, that organizes an annual white water rafting trip on The New River through River Expeditions in Oak Hill, West Virginia and provides monetary support to the state’s south-central residents. “Zipline Logistics believes […]
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Latest Technologies in the Shipping Industry: Autonomous Trucks, API, Uber, and Drones
It’s an exciting time for technology in transportation. The problem is that sometimes many of the most interesting ideas aren’t necessarily the ones that drive immediate change. This is not to argue that new logistics technology in any form is not a great thing – it is. The point is to have more realistic expectations […]
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Trucking Rates 2017: Q2 Update
Everyone predicted a rise in freight rates for 2017 (including Zipline). But the spike has yet to hit. So, where do market pressures and transportation pricing currently stand? Transportation Impacts from 2017 Produce Season Produce season impacts all shippers, regardless of whether they are in the market for fresh fruits and vegetables. When crops are […]
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How Shippers Can Make Freight More Appealing
Some freight lanes are more difficult than others when booking carriers. For example, an individual in charge of transportation might find it difficult to find a willing driver. Multiple phone calls and vetting could still result in no pickup or delivery. Even if a driver is secured, it could be at a very high cost […]
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Zipline Logistics Named to Transport Topics List of 2017 Top Freight Brokerage Firms
Columbus, Ohio — Transport Topics, the leading publication for the trucking and freight transportation industry, included Ohio-based 3PL provider Zipline Logistics on its annual list of Top Freight Brokerage Firms. The 2017 list of top freight brokerage firms was determined by ranking of net revenue and includes details on the number of loads or shipments […]
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LTL Freight Consolidation and Its Benefits to Shippers
There is a core principle behind shipping costs; as volume goes up, per unit shipping costs go down. In practical terms, this means it is often to shippers’ advantage to combine shipments (consolidate) whenever possible to get a higher total volume, which will, in turn, lower overall transportation expenditures. Benefits of Freight Consolidation While saving […]
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Teddy Knox Named Rising Supply Chain Star
Knox Globally Recognized by THOMASNET.com® and Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) for Supply Chain Excellence (Columbus, Ohio) – Teddy Knox, Strategic Operations Manager at Zipline Logistics, has been named a winner in the THOMASNET.com® and Institute for Supply Management® (ISM®) 30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars Recognition Program for her ability to constantly uncover […]
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Transportation Delays: How to Keep Freight Moving in Bad Weather
Mother Nature can undoubtedly have dramatic impacts on freight transportation. Inclement weather can force shutdowns or transportation delays, and when unheeded, cause severe accidents. In 2017, transportation has already been impacted by various weather-related challenges. February brought soaking storms. Western rail segments and roadways experienced delays and outages from washed-out tracks, landslides, floods, and the […]
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Katie Curry Wins Food Logistics’ Supply Chain Award
Columbus, Ohio— Food Logistics, the only publication exclusively dedicated to covering the movement of product through the global food supply chain, has named Katie Curry, Senior Operations Executive and Hiring Manager at Zipline Logistics, to its 2017 Food Logistics’ Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain List. The Rock Stars of the Supply Chain Award […]
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