There are indications the tight warehouse labor market is loosening up. Here’s what that could mean for shippers:
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Trucking Overcapacity, Rate Pressure For Carriers Persist; Change Coming?
Shippers who have enjoyed the low rates of the past 12 to 18 months should be prepared for rates to rise. Thankfully, we here at Fello are able to negotiate favorable rates with our carriers because of the excellent relationships we have with them. But the market is the market, and if rates rise overall, it’s likely everyone will feel them to some degree.
McGuire Roofing: Finding the 3PL that Goes the Extra Mile
Many 3PLs will do what they can to help. McGuire Roofing wanted a 3PL that would go above and beyond – and that got tested pretty extensively. Here’s the story of how we passed that test.
Mastering the Transport of Weirdly Sized (and Shaped) Freight
This is the sort of thing that some shipping professionals describe whimsically as “ugly freight,” not because it’s literally ugly but because it doesn’t fit the “normal” templates for how freight is shipped.
Meet Dillon Blesi: Transforming Logistics with Integrity
When Fello Logistics launched in 2021, it was born out of a simple yet powerful belief: That customer service in logistics should be impeccable. Dillon envisions a future where Fello Logistics sets the standard for honesty and reliability, just as his grandfather did in his time.
Viking Forest Products: ‘It’s Been a Lot Smoother’
“They’ve definitely helped us out in specific areas, particularly on the drayage side. That’s a part of the business that I was very green in. They’ve helped us out a lot there, breaking down the cost of the overall process.”
Yellow Demise Leads to Higher LTL Rates, With 2.4 Percent Hike Forecast For 2024
If demand continues to grow, the LTL carrier industry will likely find ways to meet the demand. But if we do get a 2.4 percent increase in LTL rates in 2024, that’s worth shippers’ attention.
Federal Court OKs California’s EV Mandate: Here’s What to Know
At this point, the industry has to assume these mandates will remain in effect, so we will be keeping a close eye on which of our carrier partners are doing the best job of getting into compliance.
Turning Challenges Into Triumphs: Fello Devises Consolidation Maneuver to Save Client $800 Per Shipment
Our Angela Lam found a way to save a New Jersey wine and spirits distributor $800 per shipment, without compromising the efficiency of its logistics operations.
Meet Angela Lam: Fello’s Fashion-to-Freight Operations Expert
If you think the move from fashion merchandising to logistics operations manager doesn’t seem like the most natural career shift, Angela Lam likely agrees with you. And she should know, because she’s the one who successfully did it.