Having proper international shipping documentation is critical for U.S. freight moving outbound internationally as exports. Navigating U.S. and international trade laws is already a complex process, further complicated by evolving global trade standards and regulatory environments. Correct paperwork ensures smooth transit, reduces risk, strengthens customer trust and creates a reliable chain of custody. Customs brokers […]
September is National Food Safey Education month, a good reminder for every part of the food supply chain to keep food safe and protect public health. At Worley Warehousing, we’re taking a look at certification by AIB International, a trusted global audit organization, as a key differentiator in food logistics and warehousing. Having AIB certification […]
The Midwest is a major hub for food companies and food processors — driven by the region’s rich agricultural resources, central location and infrastructure. The nation’s heartland is experiencing strong growth in 3PL food logistics services due to the need to support a number of food companies and food ingredient companies that operate manufacturing and […]
More than ever, shippers expect their 3PL partners to provide systematic monitoring and reporting of goods in transit and in storage. In short, they need visibility into their freight, product and shipments — inbound and outbound. Likewise, in direct-to-consumer shipping, consumers want to know “where’s my stuff?” As the supply chain becomes more complex, shippers […]
The epitome of automation, robotics are a making headlines today from production lines and food service to warehouses and DCs. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotic picking systems, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) are among the types of robotics that help automate the supply chain, warehousing and logistics. These advanced machines help streamline material flow, […]
Cargo theft is running rampant in the U.S. today and costing the industry up to an estimated $35 billion, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. And the problem is getting worse with dramatic increases in cargo theft since 2021, reports the industry trade group, the American Trucking Associations. The long-time practice of stealing freight […]
Drayage typically involves moving containers over short distances, often between facilities and within a single metro area. In addition to providing the required transfer of shipments, local drayage and inter-plant shuttles also act as a strategy to enhance inventory management with the just-in-time delivery of goods or raw materials. Demand for domestic intermodal shipping, including […]
The results are in and there’s a lot packed into the 2025 29th Annual 3PL Study. The research report, entitled “Navigating Change: Insights Into Evolving Dynamics in Supply Chain,” once again underscores the key supply chain and logistics issues facing shippers and their 3PL partners today as represented by several hundred shippers and 3PLs surveyed […]
From fruits and veggies to frozen foods, properly managing the cold chain is vital to the transportation and storage of many types of food products and food ingredients. Shippers and their logistics providers must maintain these products within the right temperature ranges along multiple points in the supply chain. Temperature control and humidity management is […]
The adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is already transforming supply chain operations, allowing products to be kept in stock on store shelves, optimizing delivery routes and doing even grander things like identifying risk in a global supply chain to avoid disruptions. The global market for AI in the supply chain — incorporating such technologies as […]