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Why 3PL outsourcing for warehousing operations makes sense

Kanban Logistics

If you’re outgrowing your current warehousing partner or are ready to make the leap from DIY to a more robust operation, 3PL outsourcing may be the answer. In this article, we’ll tell you a little about what a 3PL warehousing operation looks like and give you 5 benefits that an outsourced 3PL relationship can have for your business.

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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A Focus on Health and Safety in the Warehousing Environment

Now, That's Logistics

Take facility cleaning, for example. With data suggesting that viruses like COVID-19 can live on surfaces for days, for example, warehouse operators are putting more time and effort into ensuring cleanliness in all areas of their facilities. Creating a Safe Warehouse Environment. Update the plan as needed to prevent further cases.

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Logistics Warehousing in the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll look at the ins and outs of pharmaceutical warehousing and tell you what you should look for in a third-party logistics (3PL) provider before entrusting your goods to its warehouse. About Pharmaceutical Warehousing. Temperature and climate-controlled warehousing. Temperature-controlled storage.

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A Guide to Efficient and Reliable Air Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

They play a critical role in route optimization, documentation, and managing the entire transportation process, including warehousing and distribution. This includes optimizing packaging, ensuring compliance with destination requirements, and preparing accurate documentation to avoid delays.

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Introduction to Air Freight Forwarding

Dedola Global Logistics

For example, shipping a pallet of machinery parts is more expensive than a few boxes of apparel. For example, FOB (Free On Board) means the seller is responsible until the goods are loaded onto the aircraft. Booking and Documentation : This involves securing space on flights and preparing documents.

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Freight Firm’s Real Time Vehicle Tracking

Logistics Business Magazine

Customers can view the location of the shipment and vehicle on a map via an individual tracking link; and following delivery, an electronic POD will also be made available in the documents section. In the summer, we launched a fortnightly service for hazardous cargo shipments to the UK from Shanghai, for example.”

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