Best Practices for a Successful 3PL Relationship

March 14, 2013 by 1 Comment

Penske WarehouseThis is the first of a three-part series.

To increase the value of 3PL partnerships, shippers and logistics providers can work together to foster a long-term relationship that results in sustainable gains and efficiencies. [Read more...]

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Guest Editorial: What’s Driving Demand for Dedicated Contract Carriage?

June 8, 2012 by 1 Comment

According to researchers at Armstrong & Associates the market for dedicated contract carriage (DCC) services continued its resurgence last year in parallel with modest improvements in the freight economy.  In my view, this trend is continuing into 2012. Part of what is driving DCC demand is that shippers operating truck fleets are pressuring their logistics managers to operate fleets more profitably. [Read more...]

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Penske Truck Rental Ready for Holiday Shipping Demand

November 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Green Monday. You name it. The holiday season is here and Penske Truck Rental is busy helping parcel companies and retailers meet their peak holiday shipping demands. Recently, the National Retail Federation issued its 2011 forecast for the holiday season.

The association forecasts retailers will have an “average” type season in spite of the challenging economic conditions. The association expects holiday retail sales for 2011 to increase 2.8 percent to $465.6 billion. [Read more...]

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Guest Editorial: Helping Your Business Expand to China

November 8, 2011 by 2 Comments

China and the wider Asia-Pacific market present an incredible opportunity for businesses seeking to manufacture their products, source suppliers or even to begin tapping into the end markets and selling products to consumers. A strategic business shift into China should be taken with great care and consideration especially when it comes to supply chain, warehousing and distribution decisions. [Read more...]

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