Industry insight

Jan 16, 2017

Shipping trends and technologies to look forward to in 2017

2016 was a great year for King Solutions. Our company was named a “Top Workplace” by the Star Tribune, and we were also given a Minnesota Business Ethics Award in the mid-sized company category. 2016 was also a great year for the logistics industry, and we are eagerly...
Sep 9, 2016

Are shippers prepared for the ecommerce takeover?

About a month ago, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. agreed to a monster deal with Jet.com, agreeing to purchase the online retailer for $3 billion in cash and $300 million in Wal-Mart shares. A sizeable deal, indeed. From an investor’s standpoint, this was a fearless move...
Aug 9, 2016

Trucking regulations that are impacting shippers

Trucking regulations are continuously updated and changed in order to make the industry safer and more environmentally friendly. While these trucking regulations may be necessary for safety, they can impact shipping schedules and best practices. Most importantly, they...
Jun 21, 2016

The impact of millennial shoppers on the supply chain

There are currently 80 million millennials in the U.S. (people born between 1980 and 2000). They now make up 25% of the entire population of the U.S. The impact of millennials, also known as Generation Y, has been felt by nearly every industry in the world. They are...
Jun 14, 2016

The importance of business ethics in the logistics industry

Recently, our team announced our achievement in being awarded a 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award. The award reflected King’s commitment to exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct within business practices. As we celebrated this honor, it got us thinking...