Creating Mutually Successful 3PL Partnerships through Systems Integration
May 12, 2021
Completing an integration with a customer is building a working partnership between the two entities, solidifying that “a partnership is only as good as your integration.”
R2 Freight & Logistics Acquires IDS Transportation Services
October 19, 2016
R² Freight & Logistics, Inc. has announced that effect October 1, 2016, it has acquired the transportation services division of Integrated Distribution Services, Inc.
Rail Still Dominates the Logistics Landscape
January 29, 2015
From the incorporation of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad to the modern freight-moving workhorses of CSX and Norfolk Southern and dozens of regional “short-line” railroads, trains have played a central role in bringing goods to market.
The Ins and Outs of Intermodal Transportation
January 28, 2015
Intermodal can be a key ingredient to any transportation strategy to move an organization toward a multimodal strategy for scalability, flexibility, mitigation of risk and business continuity.
Why Shippers Need Domestic Intermodal in Their Logistics Strategy
January 28, 2015
More and more shippers are transitioning pieces of their 53' needs to intermodal to balance their capacity requirements because truckload alone cannot meet their requirements.
U.S. Truck Driver Shortage Elevates Importance of Real Estate in Supply Chain Cost Structures
December 2, 2014
Real estate supply chain management is more crucial than ever, and U.S. markets with intermodal infrastructure are now best positioned for industrial space growth.
Has Truckload Capacity Improved Since “The Perfect Storm” of 2014
September 30, 2014
Additional capacity is not being brought on, as carriers are not betting on the come, they were burned in the Great Recession and they will not repeat the pain.
Walmart’s ‘Need For Speed’ Leads to Indiana
June 20, 2014
The Bentonville, Ark.-based company will construct and equip a new 1.2 million square-foot e-commerce fulfillment center in Plainfield creating up to 303 new jobs by 2016.
How New Dimensional Weight Pricing Will Impact Ecommerce Shippers?
May 19, 2014
Although FedEx is the first to announce this move, they surely won’t be the last - So how will this impact ecommerce order fulfillment and direct selling companies?
Do you really know Intermodal? A Look at the Misconceptions
May 15, 2014
There are circumstances when trucking alone is the best option for your shipment, but it’s worth taking a look at the opportunities and additional advantages that intermodal could create for your company!
The 7 Fundamentals in Choosing the Right Order Fulfillment Service for You
May 14, 2014
In today’s marketplace, more and more consumers are making their purchases through the internet. Retailers are accommodating this change in buying habits by expanding their online sales channel.
Navigating Intermodal for the Best Truckload Performance
January 31, 2014
While intermodal and truckload are similar services, each has strengths that complement one another for a stronger 53' capacity solution. Shippers not looking at these strengths are leaving money and capacity on the table.
Why Ship Intermodal? Because today it’s more than Just an Alternative to Truckload
October 2, 2013
Intermodal can be a key ingredient to any transportation strategy to move an organization toward a multimodal strategy for scalability, flexibility, mitigation of risk and business continuity.
Why Intermodal is ‘Exploding’?
June 23, 2013
Alicia Dale, Sales and Marketing Coordinator with IDS Logistics interviews Shelli Austin on what her thoughts and takeaways were on the MARS event, why Intermodal is 'Exploding', and why it's become a huge industry focus, and why IDS offers a unique Intermodal solution to our clients.