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In the headlights: carrier issues during NTDAW
Each year, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) releases a comprehensive report based on industry surveys shedding light on the issues affecting the supply chain. While many of the top issues affect shippers and 3PL companies, several have a...
Recent changes and best practices for filing freight claims
Recently, we have noticed an increasing number of carriers requiring photos of damaged freight in order to file and process a freight claim. This is just one of the most recent trends in an ever-changing process, and while we hope our customers never have to file a...
King chooses “Minneapolis and Chicago history” for $1000, Alex
Have you heard the news? King Solutions has opened a new facility in Chicago! To celebrate our company linking these two great cities, we are diving into a bit of the history, founding, and logistics facts about Minneapolis and Chicago. Minneapolis: the...
The four guiding principles that shaped our logo
When viewed as a whole, the King logo is the crown that many have come to associate with our company. While the crown is a royal symbol that invokes our company’s name, there’s a lot more to the entire logo, and it represents everything we stand for as a company....
MaKING a Difference, one hour at a time
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” – Aesop A perfect inspirational quote for the volunteers and charitable organizations that selflessly give their time, energy and resources to those in need. But these acts of kindness are not “small” by any...
The bendy, flexible shipping solutions that saved this materials manufacturer
This client is a multifaceted manufacturer of rubber and flexible plastics that are used in a full range of products that include: Extruded products Molded/distribution products Die-Cut products Their primary strength is their wide-ranging manufacturing capabilities...
Don’t let rising diesel prices fuel your freight woes
Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of the logistics industry, and the volatility of rate changes is something that causes issue among many shippers. Because of this, we watch diesel fuel prices closer than brokers watch tickers on the floor of the NY Stock Exchange. There’s...
Twinkies, Bill Murray, and snow. See what Minneapolis and Chicago have in common!
Approximately 400 miles of road separate Minneapolis and Chicago, which is about a six-hour drive for truckers hauling loads between the two cities. Why is this fact relevant to us? Because we just expanded our operations to the Chicago area! We will now be providing...
Everything new in Q2: read the latest logistics news and insights
We are midway through the year, the economy looks strong and the logistics industry is trucking along. As we round the bend to the backside of the year, here are the latest facts, figures and trends in shipping and logistics. Read the entire Q1 logistics industry...
King delivers shocking results to a multi-billion-dollar manufacturer
This multi-billion-dollar electrical products manufacturer has pledged to bring safety to the world through the electrical solutions they create. They take a customer-first approach and remain dedicated to sustainability and their local community. As growing...
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