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Shipping temperature-sensitive products without losing your cool
Shipping temperature-sensitive freight isn’t like packing a cooler for a weekend at the lake. Rather, it’s a precise method of storage and transport that requires accurate timing, proper packaging and a full understanding of the products being shipped. Whether you’re...
Before the Super Bowl, there’s the Shipper Bowl
Like football, logistics is a highly strategical game. To come out on top, you need a great game plan. Last year, the Minnesota Trucking Association (MTA) and American Trucking Associations (ATA) reminded everyone of just how many goods are moved in preparation for the Super Bowl.
Tracking down the difference an ELD makes
After just one full year of activity, the ELD mandate has definitely made an impact on the shipping industry. But due to the mandate’s fledgling status, whether it’s had the intended positive impact remains to be seen.
Threading the needle for a global fabrics manufacturer
Over the last 20 years, this Minneapolis-based creator of specialized fabrics has etched their place in the crowded textile manufacturing industry. Their proprietary materials have been adapted for use in medical, industrial, clothing, and other applications across...
Ring in the New Year with King’s Q4 industry report
We are well into the holiday season, Christmas and New Years are right around the corner and the logistics industry is booming. Trucking industry volumes are expected to grow 4.2% for 2018, and the economy is showing very strong signs of continued expansion. While GDP...
Carriers are hitting the brakes on the capacity crunch
One of the most incredible things about the logistics industry is the interconnectedness of all its moving parts. It’s called the supply chain for that very reason. Every link in the chain, from carriers to shippers, warehouses, manufacturers and even the third party...
Six best practices to help you become an expedited shipping expert
Businesses offering expedited shipping options know the importance of establishing efficient, reliable resources within their supply chain. In an evolving logistics environment, where ecommerce is booming, shoppers don’t want to wait around for products. They want...
Looking forward to what’s in store for the logistics industry in 2019
As we prepare to close the book on 2018, King is already looking ahead to next year. So far in 2018, we’ve seen booming economic growth, rising diesel prices, new mandates and regulations take effect, and capacity tighten. Though it’s been an eventful year for the...
Picks, pallets and teddy bears: highlights from our first 100 days in Chicago
On July 14th, 2018, we officially announced the addition of a new warehousing and fulfillment operation in Chicago. Our new facility features 143,000 sq. ft. of warehousing space and is staffed by 22 employees who execute a range of logistics services that include: ...
King expands its warehouse footprint (and capabilities) in 2018
Back in July, we officially opened a new warehousing and fulfillment facility in Chicago, Illinois, and fulfillment services are up and running at this facility (we will be sharing more updates and numbers soon). But that’s not all! This past summer, we broke ground...
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