One of the shipping industry’s most detrimental setbacks is unpredictable and disruptive weather. Extreme weather can wreak havoc on a business resulting in numerous delays, lost/damaged goods, and an elevation in prices. Solely in 2005, the US suffered economic losses amounting to $200 USD billion. With the potential for so much monetary loss, proper preparedness […]
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With the advent of self-driving cars, the logistics industry isn’t far behind in terms of fully incorporating these kinds of vehicles into their fleets. Autonomous vehicles are unlike automatic vehicles because they have the ability to process and synthesize information, making decisions based on collected data. As this technology becomes more abundant, it will become
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With the concern about our world and our impact upon it, many industries are making the switch to greener practices to do their best to support a healthy planet. Logistics is another area where businesses are becoming more savvy about considering environmental impact in their routines. Green logistics take the environment into account, but that
Advancements in technology continue to change how businesses operate, and it’s crucial for business owners to stay up to date with current trends. Certain trends have shown up in 2023, and businesses should take note of these to improve their operations. Logistics software is designed to help businesses manage orders, inventory, various warehouse operations, and
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Managing every little detail of supply chain logistics for a company can be a huge undertaking. Issues and hiccups are bound to happen, but having an experienced team taking care of everything and getting things running smoothly again is a game-changer. That’s where third-party logistics companies come into play. Logistics outsourcing is when a company
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Transporting heavy equipment may seem intimidating, but it’s something that most freight companies are going to have to tackle eventually. There is a way to do it, but for a lot of companies, learning exactly how to handle heavy equipment is difficult and stressful, especially if their shipment facilities and vehicles aren’t designed for such
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3PL, short for third party logistics and also referred to as a fulfillment center or a fulfillment warehouse, is an important service that helps companies with their logistic operations. Without such a service, many companies would find themselves struggling to take care of every issue they run into, especially as inventory management and product shipments
What Is a Drop Trailer? In terms of trailer logistics, a “drop trailer” is a trailer truck that’s left, or “dropped”, at the shipper’s facility. It can then be unloaded or loaded by the receiver as needed, allowing the driver to leave and deliver more trailers. At a pre-arranged time, either the original driver or
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Most trailers aren’t designed to carry fragile cargo. The use of leaf spring suspension is fine when you’re transporting regular goods, which can withstand some potentially rough terrain without needing extra padding or comfort. If you’re carrying something that might be a little more delicate, it’s time to step it up. This is when you
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Texas’s historic winter storm in February of 2021 devastated the state more than any other snowstorm in recent record. With billions of dollars in economic damage and at least 210 estimated deaths, few were prepared for this catastrophic event. Supply chains and shipping were heavily impacted, but a few companies—like Next Exit Logistics—managed to continue
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