Columbus, Ohio — When most picture the logistics industry or 3PL of the future, they think of automated self-driving vehicles or package delivering drones. While these may be in-store someday, these lofty advancements currently remain more aspirational than tangible. Despite being a long way off from a complete infrastructure overhaul, transformation is still happening at […]

Out of stock are three dreaded words that no shopper wants to hear. However, they are not only an inconvenience to consumers but also a substantial source of lost revenue for both retailers and vendors. According to an article published in Retail Dive, “Today’s shoppers experience out-of-stocks during one of three store visits, costing retailers […]

Being a Shipper of Choice is beneficial in any environment; however, its importance is even more pronounced in a tight trucking market. Achieving the designation can help you more easily find capacity for your shipments. That is especially true when conditions are challenging for shippers like those that we are currently seeing. In today’s and […]

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) announced its plans to postpone its annual spring International Roadcheck due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in North America. The event had no definitive timetable for rescheduling when canceled in March; however, the group recently announced that it would take place Sept. 9-11. International Roadcheck is a 72-hour high-volume […]

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 […]