Posts by Eva Kossmann
August 2024 Newsletter
Spot vs. Contract Freight: Choosing the Best Strategy
There are many upcoming factors that may affect how clients wish to award freight to carriers and brokers. Currently, we are seeing inflation decrease, retail season begin, holiday closures increase, and autumn produce roll in. All these factors can affect a client’s transportation costs as we near the end of the year. Rather than let…
Read MoreInflation and Interest Rates: Their Impact on Supply Chain
Over the past few years, it has been important to keep watch on the US inflation and interest rates. July 2024 continued the trend of decreasing inflation rates, reaching 2.9%, the lowest it’s been since March 2021. This is great news for consumers and manufacturers alike, as this puts pressure on the Federal Reserve to…
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The Importance of Building Strong Carrier Relationships
Strong relationships benefit every business in every industry. With a market vulnerable to freight theft schemes, it is now more important than ever to create and rely on our strong relationships with our carriers. Along with an improved vetting process for our carrier base, we continue to prioritize already onboarded carriers when booking loads. No…
Read MoreSpotlight on Vetting: Ensuring Carrier Integrity
At Full Sail Logistics, we pride ourselves on our adaptability. With the recent increase in freight theft schemes and other fraudulent activity, we’ve taken the initiative to expand our vetting efforts to prevent our clients from falling victim. The most important part of any given move is ensuring the safety of our clients’ freight. Maintaining…
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Navigating the Summer: The Season’s Impact on Transportation
Even before the official start of summer, we’ve seen weather conditions impact transportation and logistics across the country. Full Sail Logistics takes the following steps to mitigate the effects of these weather conditions:
Read MoreWhat We Learned from Our Time at Home Delivery World USA
Last week we attended the Home Delivery World USA conference. It was a great learning opportunity from those in the retail logistics sector. A big priority of many attendees was strategic partnerships to service niche moves and forward-thinking projects. At the conference, we found an emphasis on first, middle, and last mile deliveries. We have…
Read MoreSummer Welcomes Busy Season and Cost-Saving Solutions
With the summer comes a busier season for all of us in logistics and transportation. At Full Sail Logistics, the summer is where we shine! As peak seasons across produce and construction come into full swing, so do contract tender rejection. This is where we step in. To alleviate last-minute fall-offs, production delays and pushes,…
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