The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the airline industry remains on track to deliver a second consecutive year of improved profitability. This is despite a slight downward revision to its industry outlook for 2014 to an industry profit of $18.7 billion from the previously forecast $19.7 billion. The main driver of the downward… Read more »
Our Columbia, Charleston, SC and Dallas client – UTi Integrated Logistics – Union Truckers rejected a federal mediator’s recommendation to avert a strike action at Port Metro Vancouver, B.C.
This is an update regarding the disruption at Port of Vancouver, B.C.: As of today, transport of all import and export LCL and FCL shipments through the Port of Vancouver, B.C. have effectively been shutdown as a result of a strike by UNIFOR-Vancouver Container Truckers’ Association, the largest unions representing container truck drivers in Metro… Read more »
Our Detroit Client – Evans Distribution Systems Hires Programmer Analyst to Enhance IT Infrastructure
Evans Distribution Systems, a full service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, staffing and value added services hired Alex Kushner for a new position as programmer analyst. Kushner is responsible for analyzing and developing databases, applications and other information systems. Some of the systems include electronic data interchange (EDI), transportation management systems, warehouse management systems,… Read more »
Our Columbia, SC, Charleston, SC and Dallas client UTi – Update on East Coast Terminals
As you may be aware, the U.S. East Coast seaport terminals and the Detroit rail terminal have been experiencing tremendous delays due to terrible weather conditions; lack of sufficient equipment necessary to move containers, i.e. chassis,; and diminishing available drayage operators, especially the owner operators. The situation is especially concerning in the NJ/NY ocean terminals where… Read more »
Our Detroit client – Partnering with A 3PL for Value Added Services
For years, companies have been using providers of third party logistics services (3PL’s) for warehousing, transportation and logistics services. These days, 3PL’s work as strategic partners with their customers to supply value added services in conjunction with more traditional 3PL services. With ever-changing consumer demands, a ripple effect is felt through the supply chain which… Read more »
Our Chattanooga, Salt Lake City, Clearfield and Ogden client – The New 3PL Partnership: More Bang for Your Buck
Sure, third-party logistics providers will tune your transportation transactions. But their real value lies in strategic relationships that optimize your entire enterprise. Manufacturers and retailers used to value third-party logistics (3PL) providers for their physical assets. The very idea of outsourcing transportation and logistics functions evolved as a procured means to a fundamental fix. Pricing… Read more »
Our Modesto client – We wanted to bring you up to speed on the services and facilities they offer in Modesto, Stockton, Patterson and Turlock CA
Patterson They have expanded their Patterson operation, doubling the size. Located on I5, perfect position to the regional DCs in Tracy, the growers in Watsonville and the Port/SF Bay Area. They now offer rail service on the UP line. They have cut the doors for the oversized cars. This should be a… Read more »
We are members of Food Shippers of America – Handling, logistics and tracking solutions for food and beverage companies
The wealth of driver and management tools that the latest fleet systems offer enable companies to drive down costs, says TomTom. Once goods are formulated, processed and packed, the handling and logistics side of the food and beverage supply chain kicks in to optimise delivery to retail shelves and add value to the business. FoodBev… Read more »
Our Allentown Client
Our Allentown client – Third-party logistics provider Allen Distribution was named Whirlpool’s Regional Truckload Carrier of the Year for 2012. Allen, which moves 10 to 20 truckloads of Whirlpool appliances daily from a Carlisle, PA distribution center, was recognized for on-time delivery, damage claims handling, problem resolution, and invoicing accuracy.
Our Detroit client – Evans Distribution Systems Hires New Transportation Recruiter
Evans Distribution Systems, a full service third-party logistics provider of warehousing, transportation, staffing and value added services hired Todd Shattuck as the new transportation recruiter, to keep up with the company’s growth demands. Shattuck is responsible for recruiting qualified owner-operator truck drivers. In the past year, Evans recruited 150 owner-operators for its asset based transportation…. Read more »
