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Vegetables

How 3PL Food Logistics Improve Safety and Efficiency of the Food Supply Chain

November 1, 2022ectransport

Special times call for special measures, and COVID-19 has challenged businesses to change their processes both for public health reasons and also to stay competitive. In the food distribution industry, many companies have found the solution by improving safety with 3PL. Read on to find out why improving safety with 3PL is so effective in…

ECT 3PL services

Ultimate Guide to Outsourcing and Maintaining 3PL Services

May 3, 2022ectransport3pl, 3pl serivices, outsource to 3pl, outsourcing logistics, third party logistics company

When it comes to business partnerships, everyone knows that it is important for those relationships to be amicable. Any frustrations or difficulties can stunt the growth and overall health of both parties, which defeats the purpose of creating a relationship in the first place. Your relationship with a 3PL provider is no different. A business…

Autonomous Vehicles to the Freight Transportation Industry

Introducing Autonomous Vehicles to the Freight Transportation Industry

February 18, 2022ectransport

Freight Transportation Sees First Road Test Sans Driver This past December, TuSimple, a global autonomous driving technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, reached a new milestone for the freight transportation industry. They completed the first successful run by a Class 8 vehicle on open roads with no human on board and no human intervention…

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Cyber Security Risks Within Freight Transport Industry

January 21, 2022ectransport

Recently, increased numbers of cyber-attacks on various industries have officials concerned that the freight transport industry will be at risk of a severe cyber-attack. Although industries like the airline industry have already implemented some protection against cyber-attacks, such as anti-hacking software, many of the nation’s major passenger and freight transports may lack proper defense against…

Container On Port

Shipping Container Shortage and What It Means For You

December 16, 2021ectransport

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have impacted every aspect of our lives, including a notable impact on shipping and container prices worldwide. As a result, the world is experiencing record high shipping and container costs, unusually long delays in freight, and unprecedented kinks in logistics chains. However, the impact of what has become known as…

Freight Transporters

Covid’s Effects on Freight Transporters

October 4, 2021ectransport

The Covid-19 pandemic left lasting effects on freight transporters, leaving companies continually responding to the unique crisis as new information arises. With an unprecedented increase in demand for services and goods and a decrease in the supply of vehicles and drivers, the rapid rise of e-commerce and at-home deliveries has significantly impacted the freight transportation…

3PL, 4PL or 5PL Logistics Services

3PL, 4PL, or 5PL Logistics Services: What’s the Difference?

May 4, 2021ectransport
Now more than ever, your business needs to be operating efficiently, and you may be wondering how you can streamline your processes to save money and stay competitive. Supply chain management may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of areas for improvement, but it should be. Understanding 3PL, 4PL,...
Logistics of Shipping Perishable Freight

Logistics of Shipping Perishable Freight

March 8, 2021ectransport

Shipping perishable freight is a sensitive process that involves proper packaging, temperature control, and a short delivery window to prevent spoilage. Products like food, pharmaceuticals, plants, and personal products need to be shipped quickly to the end-user to maintain freshness. While non-perishable items are most often shipped in dry vans, perishable freight is shipped in…

Neckless

How to Ship High Value Items Efficiently and Cost Effectively?

January 19, 2021ectransport

Learn How to Ship High-Value Items Efficiently and Cost-Effectively It goes without saying that high-value items require extra safeguards and precautions to ensure they are shipped efficiently without breaking the bank. So what exactly classifies as a high-value item? Here is a list with some of the most commonly shipped high-value items: Precious metals Semi-precious…

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How a Sanitary Transport Plan Helps Commercial Meat Shipping

November 24, 2020ectransport

How a Sanitary Transport Plan Helps Commercial Meat and Poultry Shipping The FDAs Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) ensures that food is safely transported from farm to table. The act was recently revised in 2017 to include additional provisions on sanitary transport. In this article, we discuss the new regulations, as well as the hazards…

Importance of 3PL

The Importance of 3PL Adaptability

March 19, 2019ectransport

3PL Adaptability Third Party Logistics companies (3PL) have become an integral part of supply chain management, responsible for transporting and storing all types of goods. It is commonplace for businesses and individuals to purchase items that require shipping directly to their location. All types of goods, in many industries, are moved through the supply chain…

How to Survive the Holidays Shipping Logistics

How to Survive the Holidays Shipping Logistics

November 29, 2018ectransport

A very challenging part of running a business during holidays is handling shipping logistics. The holidays account for a large percent of annual sales for retailers and they have a higher freight volume than other periods. The holidays come at the same time every year but it still upset many shippers due to the unpredictability…

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3PL vs. 4PL: What’s Better For Your Company?

October 30, 2018ectransport

Acronyms, like 3PL, in business are constant, and unless you are in that particular industry, you may not know what they truly mean. Many companies that use logistic services are not entirely aware of the differences between 3PL and 4PL. Whether your company recently grew large enough to warrant the need for more transportation options…

Truck Driver Shortage

Is The logistics driver shortage A Good Thing?

June 8, 2018ectransport

Debates are occurring among companies in the logistics sector, whether there is a shortage of drivers for hauling shipments around the country. There is a shortage according to ATA and other logistic associations around the country. Companies such as carriers, brokers, and 3PLs are also debating if the perceived shortage is good for their businesses….

Technology food spoilage

New Innovations In Detecting Food Spoilage for the Logistics Industry

May 29, 2018ectransport

The Food Supply Chain has always been very complicated but not extremely efficient. The lack excellent communication within the different levels of logistics and market fragmentation are critical drivers of food loss. Thanks to the Internet of Things and other digital innovations, companies are unlocking flows of information and enabling new connections, making food chains…

3PL Fulfillment Transportation

How 3PL Fulfillment Is Helping the Increasing Demands of Ecommerce

May 8, 2018ectransport

The rise in e-commerce transactions has drastically changed how supply chain managers have helped companies organize and dispatch their products. More specifically, e-commerce has placed unique burdens on transportation as the number of home deliveries and returns has skyrocketed over recent years. Why Ecommerce Needs 3PLs There is no doubt big online retail companies like…

3PL Fulfillment Transportation

Third Party Logistics Are More Than Just Affordable

February 26, 2018ectransport3pls affordable, third party logistics, third party logistics company

Pricing is only one factor influencing how shippers award logistics service contracts. Most shippers favor service over price. A partnership with a 3PL can provide tremendous value to a shipper’s supply chain, but finding the right partner can be a process. Below are several tips when looking for the right partnership: Increase volume by consolidating…

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3PLs In The Digital Age

February 15, 2018ectransport3pl, 3pl digital disruption, 3pl ecommerce, 3pls digital

The digital disruption is infiltrating all industries, and understanding the past of the logistic industry helps us navigate the uncertainty of our future in the digital age. During the Industrial Revolution, there was a tremendous impact by technology on logistics, opening doors to the wide variety of modes, destinations, speeds, and efficiencies we still utilize…

ECT leader in Cold Chain Logistics

Ticking Clock: Successfully Maneuvering New Regulations and Tech in Cold Chain Logistics

December 11, 2017ectransport3pl cold freight requirements, cold chain government regulations, cold chain logistics leader, cold freight technology, refer transport, transporting cold freight, what is cold chain logistics

The amount of logistical maneuvering involved in transporting frozen perished foods is endless, luckily with the advancements in technology third-party logistics companies can deliver the foods on time. The adoption of new technology for cold chain systems could reduce losses by 30%-50% for fresh and frozen food retailers, thereby increasing profits. Transporting refrigerated items is…

Plug and Play Supply Chain

Connecting Logistics Using Plug-and-Play Supply Chain

October 24, 2017ectransportplug-and-play supply chain

There is a renewed interest in streamlining supply chains through two methods: segmentation and standardization. However, these are much different from the practices of the early 2000’s. As the digital revolution continues to infiltrate all industries, with the influences of data analytics, organizations can now create cost-effective, agile supply chains built on intelligent, data-driven decisions…

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