LTL vs Parcel Shipping

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Parcel Shipping

Choosing a shipping choice used to be so easy! Up until recently the line between when to use parcel shipping and LTL shipping was quite clear.

Parcel shipping historically focused on packages that could reasonably be lifted without assistance by an average person. In other words, packages of less than 150 pounds incurred lower shipping charges due to maneuverability.

The line between LTL and parcel shipping is getting blurry: overlap between the two shipping methods makes it confusing to determine which is best for your shipment.

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Reduce Logistics Costs Using 3PL

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Finding new ways to reduce logistics costs is probably your eCommerce brand’s highest priority. It’s difficult to manage the cost of logistics alone.

The dilemma is particularly difficult for mid-sized CPG companies that lack the resources, systems capabilities and freight volumes larger competitors use to drive efficiencies.

One solution could be working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) that specializes in getting consumer goods to mass retailers and grocery chains. The right 3PL partner can help smaller firms generate big savings without major capital investments.

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Hurricane Harvey Impacting Transportation

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Tropical Storm Hurricane Harvey has brought catastrophic and life-threatening floods to Texas. It continues to have a big effect on people and businesses near the South Texas coast. This impact includes the freight transportation industry which is currently experiencing major disruptions to include the following:

  • Halted traffic due to flooded roadways and damaged infrastructure
  • Suspended rail service
  • Closures of regional shipping terminals and ports
  • Chaotic supply chains due to extra shipments and lower productivity

When monumental disasters hit the country, transportation and supply chain networks echo the impacts for months afterward. We are predicting capacity impacts from Harvey to last through mid-October.

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Common Warehousing Mistakes To Avoid

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There is no single way to properly run a warehouse, but there are some principles that remain consistent regardless of what type of warehousing solution is in use.  To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs. If you can identify signs that any of these issues exist, steps to eliminate them should be taken as a priority.

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