Many companies flock to Asia for their manufacturing needs; however, the low cost production benefits of Asia are being minimized because of other factors. Factors such as decreased ocean capacity and increased shipping rates have caused companies to look for other options – such as manufacturing in Mexico. Mexico has seen an 8.7% […]
Diesel’s national average price rose for a second straight week, gaining 3.9 cents to $3.883 a gallon, the Department of Energy reported Dec. 2. Gasoline fell 2.1 cents to $3.272 a gallon, its first decline in three weeks, DOE said. Diesel’s pump price had not increased for 11 consecutive weeks prior to last week’s 2.2-cent […]
UPS is in the beginning stages of implementing a new pricing concept which could be interpreted as penalizing its largest retail customers. This is what is proposed: If during the peak shipping season, large retail shippers fail to ship as many packages as they had planned, UPS is looking to charge those retailers for the […]
At PNG all our customers are VIPs, Very Important People, but we also have our VIP clients who are part of our Vendor Inbound Program. Our Vendor Inbound Program is suited to help businesses across several industries control their inbound supply chain. Most 3PLS follow industry standard, Simply put, all they do is ask that […]
The Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reported that diesel prices have risen for the fifth week in a row. These increases are seen after diesel prices actually decreased 50 cents per gallon during a twelve week stretch. Thanks to that twelve week trend of decreasing fuel prices, we are still seeing […]
Notice of NMFC Rule Change Beginning 4/19/2014 the following rule applies: Rules item #680 (the 65% rule) has been modified to include any shipment where the freight on a pallet does not occupy at least 65% of the surface area of that pallet. In Layman’s terms if there is any shipment where the freight occupies […]
There are many factors that go into how carriers cost out their freight; National Motor Freight Classification (“NMFC”) item numbers, cost per CWT, exception ratings, FAKs [freight all kinds], shipment volumes and frequency. However, all carriers are really selling is “space”. Dimensions play a role in density based rates and minimum cubic capacity rules, but […]
We put the accent on you. How? We ask you questions that no one else thinks to ask. We check in with you even when things are running smoothly. We take the extra time to save you money through alternative logistics solutions when others would simply overlook it. Customer Story Recently, we had a […]
Let’s face it… cost is a main component of many business decisions, and this is why deciding to partner with a 3PL is a great choice. In a recent Saddle Creek Logistics Services study, they stated that some of the top reasons that businesses chose 3PLs were to control costs, accommodate fluctuating business, and […]
A GRI (General Rate Increase) is an amount which ocean freight carriers increase tariff rates applied to already existing base ocean freight rates. Cargo demand has seen steady growth since the holiday season last year. In an attempt to continue to improve their financial situation and after years dealing with a difficult shipping environment, the […]
PNG Logistics is a full service Third Party Logistics (3PL) company that has helped hundreds of clients to lower their freight costs and increase shipping efficiencies. Our service is highly personalized and every shipment we handle is managed by an experienced logistics expert with our clients' best interest in mind.
In addition to enhanced service and peace of mind, PNG clients typically enjoy freight cost savings from 10% to 40% compared to their current transportation and shipping costs.
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