As a logistics company, you have to deliver loads quickly and efficiently because customers rely on you, whether it is food, clothing, or tools. Reducing shipping costs can help make this happen. When you are spending too much on shipping costs because your warehouse is not running properly or there is too much packaging on …
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Shipping across the border can be tricky, whether you’re shipping across the US-Mexico border or the US-Canada one. Knowing how to manage challenges and staying ahead of the needs of customers can be difficult to manage. Businesses are facing more challenges today than they ever have with the commonality of international shipping. However, Next Exit …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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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As a specialist in heavy equipment transport, Next Exit has moved dozens of helicopters. That’s why a client who owns more than 30 helicopters contacted the logistics company when they needed a helicopter transported to Hawaii—and why Next Exit thought it would just be another move.
