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Every supply chain is different. Strike that; every supply chain needs to be different. What might work for one company could put another in the red. The modes of transportation have been pretty static for the last 100 years. Over-the-road, rail, ocean, and air. Until Elon Musk invents a teleportation device (oh man, we really hope this happens), we must fit modern business with these static means of transport.  The benefits of LCL Freight can help companies adapt and focus attention on what matters most: expanding their reach and selling more products. Lower rates The first and most impactful advantage of less-than-container-load (LCL) freight is...

At first glance, there might not seem to be many options for shipping freight to Hawaii. It’s either the ocean or the air. Hawaii’s isolated geography limits shipping possibilities. However, once you start to explore the Hawaii market, the opportunities start multiplying. Are you going to move in full-container-loads (FCL) or will you choose LCL consolidations? How frequently will you need to ship and replenish your stock? Does your budget allow for hot or premium items to be sent via air freight? To minimize the confusion, we’ve put together some of the most efficient ways to ship to Hawaii. Take a look, and see which...

Bargain hunting isn’t a new concept to the world of consumerism. Anyone who grew up with grandparents or parents born in the early half of the 20th century know the lengths a buyer will go to get a better deal. Heck, even millennials are carrying on the tradition with coupon apps and websites. That’s because a great deal is – well – great. There’s no better feeling than finding the perfect match at an excellent price. Discounting works well for purveyors of goods, but what of service companies? Supply chain management is a complex network of assets, partners, and bottom lines. Without the proper planning...

Updated 5/15/23   We love Hawaiʻi freight. Ingrained deep in our company culture is the long history, tradition, and practice of moving goods to the Hawaiian Islands. We’ve spent generations building strong ties to Hawaiʻi, and the concept of ʻohana informs everything we do. The Approved ʻohana encompasses all of our team members and clients on and off the islands, and we take our responsibility to our ʻohana seriously. We also love sharing the knowledge we’ve acquired working in the Hawaiʻi freight lanes. If you aren’t familiar with the Hawaiian Islands—or you’re new to the ocean freight industry—you might not know off the top of...

Most freight providers have entire teams dedicated to providing spot quotes to shippers. Clients both new and old often require quick pricing on hot moves from origin to destination. Other times, the shipper will ask for pricing as an estimate. Spot quotes are an excellent way to get a general idea of the cost involved in shipping a product, but they won’t give you the best rates possible. By meeting with a 3PL provider, and discussing your freight, you’ll be able to secure better rates. One of the keys to an exceptional supply chain is early, extensive planning. Set pricing is a great way to fuel...

During the full lifecycle of a product, it is likely to spend some time in a warehouse. After production, before it begins its journey to the consumer, or at a staging location for restocking and order fulfillment, warehouses play a pivotal role in supply chain management. Each day, consumer goods companies all over the world perform warehousing and storage. Many employ the service of a 3PL partner, while others maintain their stock in-house. Storage spaces can take a lot of different shapes and sizes. Warehousing might look very different from company to company. But the main functions of warehousing and storage are standard across all...