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The Government’s Role in Food Safety
October 1, 2015
Large food companies with complex production chains have ingredients from farms and ranches all across the globe and their products processed in numerous plants; which leaves consumers with no idea where their food comes from.
How FSMA Will Impact Shippers in 2015 and Beyond
July 29, 2015
Right now, all eyes are on the Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) rules and how these regulations will impact shippers of both human and pet foods.
Congress Should Prioritize Food Safety Modernization Funding
June 23, 2015
Signed into law by President Obama in 2011, the FSMA enables the FDA to better protect public health by strengthening the food safety system.
2015 FDA Regulations will Place new Pressure on Shippers
June 19, 2015
Shippers that handle food and related products face a new slate of challenges in 2015 as the Food Safety Modernization Act goes into full effect.
25 Years of Third-Party Logistics Research & Studies
June 1, 2015
Over the past 25 years, the third-party logistics (3PL) industry has evolved from an emerging industry to a global best practice, setting the stage for the next 25 years of dynamic change.
Shippers Condition Index Points to Ongoing Tough Market Conditions for Shippers
November 25, 2014
While truck capacity hasn't been as bad as we saw during last winter, it has remained tight and, as a consequence, rates have been elevated throughout the year.
Intermodal Service Issues Persist But Conditions Are Slowly Improving, Say Carriers and Analysts
November 5, 2014
In recent years, the railroads have made tremendous strides in developing regularly scheduled routes so that freight can be moved with a great level of predictability.
Revitalized Rail Offers Answers to Complex Logistics Puzzle
November 2, 2014
Due to the driver shortage, highway congestion, lack of sufficient investment in highway infrastructure, and the current capacity crunch in trucking, savvy shippers are turning to rail with the help of their 3PL.
Improving Vendor Compliance with Retailer Requirements
October 28, 2014
How logistics services providers can help shippers comply with retailers' increasingly stringent compliance requirements.
CSX Celebrates Future of Intermodal Transportation at Central Florida ILC Grand Opening
October 17, 2014
The facility, which began operations earlier this year, provides a centralized hub for transportation, logistics and distribution serving Orlando, Tampa and other regional Florida markets.
Rail & Intermodal Providers Continue Their Service Promises to Shippers
June 30, 2014
Through record-high investments and a keen focus on service, rail and intermodal providers are still delivering on their service promise to shippers - and doing it with improved efficiency.
2013 Top 50 Global & Domestic Third-Party Logistics Providers
June 18, 2014
Finding the right third-party logistics provider (3PL) always involves considerable due diligence - it may also mean leaving an existing partner for a set of collaborators that can deliver on the promise of a seamless global network.
WSI’s Material Logistics & Services Subsidiary Selected for Company of the Year Award
May 1, 2014
Material Logistics & Services, LLC (MLS), a subsidiary of Top-100 logistics provider WSI, has been confirmed by an independent auditor as a Responsible Care® Partner for 2014-2016, and is one of four companies to win the 2014 New Responsible Care Company of the Year Award.
3PL Partnership Increases Operational Flexibility, Reduces Costs
February 9, 2014
Given the fluctuations in demand, many chemical companies have sought ways to better manage their overhead costs such as warehousing and distribution – arriving at flexible, volume-based solutions.
WSI Success Stories
January 25, 2014
Customers depend on WSI for integrated logistics solutions that help them operate their supply chains more efficiently, shorten lead times, deliver more reliable performance, and reduce costs.