Accelerated expansion and a great workplace typically seem to be odds with one another. A company can rarely achieve and be recognized for its efforts at both ends of the spectrum. But that is exactly what Zipline Logistics has done through a commitment to cornerstones of its operational philosophy—its value system and specialized expertise. Sticking […]

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 2020 Top 3PL & Cold Storage Providers list for the fifth consecutive year. “The food and beverage industry continues to evolve, and with it so does its need for transportation services,” […]

Columbus, Ohio — Zipline Logistics, a nationwide third-party logistics provider, has again been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. This year marks the 9th time the company has been named to the list. “We’re thrilled to once again be recognized as a rapidly growing organization,” explains Zipline Logistics CEO, Walter […]

Despite a pandemic that has disrupted many parts of the global supply chain, the freight market has been on a recent tear. Based on a few reliable indicators, the market is superseding the booming conditions of 2018. Whether those conditions will continue for the remaining months of 2020 remains to be seen. Load volumes have […]

Columbus, Ohio — Zipline Logistics has been named one of Ohio Business Magazine’s Best Workplaces of 2020. This is the second consecutive year that the Columbus-based logistics provider has received the honor. Ohio Business Magazine has published its annual list of 72 best workplaces from around the Buckeye State since 2015. To finalize their selections, […]

Running a formal bid process or requesting a logistics request for quote (RFQ) is common among large CPG shippers. Especially those with high volume, frequently run freight lanes. Depending on your organization’s preference, the logistics RFQ process may be conducted once per year or every quarter. The goal is to secure capacity and stabilize freight […]

Delivering to Menards can be a challenge for brands that do not have an efficiently optimized logistics function or extensive experience working with the retailer. Like many of its peers, Menards has special requirements to successfully bring product into its supply chain without incurring additional costs. Menards is the third-largest home improvement store in the […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected businesses in every sector of the domestic economy. While negatively impacting some, others have just seen shifts in the way commerce occurs. This change is most evident in the shift in retail trends that we have seen since late this winter. Consumers flocked to retailers buying up entire stores of […]

Food distributors are often a necessary part of taking your brand to the next level. Their relationships with retail outlets are invaluable to many up and coming vendors. But using them correctly requires substantial effort and information. With seemingly hundreds of established and independent food distributors with varying connections, how do you choose when to […]

Shippers can expect tighter than typical capacity and possible delays next week, as the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will conduct its annual Inspection Blitz from July 12-16. The safety event was initially scheduled for late May, but the COVID-19 outbreak forced its postponement. These twice-yearly inspection blitzes typically occur in late spring and late […]

Every industry has its own set of terms that are exclusive to the space. To an outsider, they may seem like a foreign language. Logistics is no exception. There are hundreds of logistics terms that make up the industry’s language. We will define some of the most prevalent in transportation for those of you who […]

A lot has happened during the first two quarters of this year. And as we head into the back half of 2020 with a global pandemic still looming, uncertainty will likely remain. However, the freight market, and the domestic economy, rebounded from April lows much quicker than anticipated over the last month. Whether that will […]