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IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

IN BRIEF: New Services and Solutions

Aloha Marine Lines, part of the Lynden family of companies, added a new barge to its fleet to serve customers in the Seattle to Hawaii trade lane. Constructed at Gunderson Marine & Iron in Portland, Oregon, the Makani Loa joins the Kamakani and Namakani—all Makani Class barges that serve Aloha Marine Lines’ bi-weekly barge service between Seattle and Hawaii. The Makani Class barges are fitted with high binwalls which help to keep freight secure while minimizing the amount of lashing needed.

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Musco & AFS Logistics: Oiling the Wheels of Change

Musco & AFS Logistics: Oiling the Wheels of Change

About five years ago, when Michael Lin joined Musco Family Olive Co. as senior director of supply chain, he “walked into a tight-running operation,” he says. At the same time, Lin sought to bring greater discipline and automation to many of the company’s logistics and supply chain processes. To work toward these goals, Lin enlisted the help of AFS Logistics, a third-party logistics provider.

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What Is 3PL? Meaning, Benefits, and Challenges

What Is 3PL? Meaning, Benefits, and Challenges

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficient supply chain management is critical to success. That’s where third-party logistics (3PL) comes into play. This blog post will include a 3pl definition to explain what 3PL means (some people refer to it as 3rd party logistics, 3 party logistics, or even 3 pl as well as contract logistics […]

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Forward Integration: Strategies, Advantages, And Risks

Forward Integration: Strategies, Advantages, And Risks

Forward integration is a key strategy for businesses to strengthen their market position and control over their supply chain. This approach involves companies taking charge of distribution or supply activities further down the value chain.  This article examines the various strategies, benefits, and risks of forward integration, offering insights for businesses to effectively implement this […]

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