The Extra Mile Q3 2024 Logistics Industry Report is now available. Get all the key insights on freight rates, fuel prices and shipping indices that you need as a logistics professional.
The logistics industry is always evolving. Between new innovations in technology and emerging logistics trends, the industry evolves so many times over the years that many people have a hard time keeping up with the changes. Even for newcomers, who are just learning...
Aug 20, 2015
Almost everyone wants to save money, but few if any ever want to talk about budgets. It’s a strange paradox. While the idea of a healthy business and extra funds are a clear positive, budgets are associated with negative feelings and actions. Cutting jobs or programs....
Aug 4, 2015
Most people love a good trade show. There are crowds of like-minded industry professionals, new products to check out and whole lot of other fun things to keep them entertained for a day or more. And let’s be honest, they also get the opportunity to peek in on the...
Jul 9, 2015
It’s an integral, age-old question to business owners: what is the cheapest way to ship my goods? Of course, you could take on the task yourself, or you can hire a 3PL company with a deep history to take care of the task for you, but what do you do when confronted...
Jun 25, 2015
When it comes to shipping, a box is never just a box. A box from your company is an extension of your brand, and thus determines how consumers will view your brand. If this is the first time the customer is working with your company, it will determine how they feel...
