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Technology improvements are continuously changing how we work in warehouses. The largest significant improvement has taken place in the management of goods.

The term intermodal refers to moving a container or trailer by more than one mode of transportation—generally truck plus rail, ocean plus rail, ocean plus truck, or all three modes.

When choosing a supply chain management services, it is very essential to consider the vendor’s approach towards people and processes.

FMi Logistics Incorporated, a Western Canadian based 3PL with core disciplines in Commercial Warehousing & North American Freight Management has acquired GSA International Forwarders – a Calgary-based International Freight Forwarder specializing in Ocean, Air and Ground transportation.

Key performance indicators allow a business to assign measurable values to key functions in the business.

As with all aspects of international trade, it’s prudent to do your research before choosing a Canadian international freight forwarder to look after the transportation of your goods.

Retailers continually push consumer goods manufacturers for better fill rates and quick turnarounds on product delivery. Product storage and warehousing presents numerous problems that must be overcome by Canadian consumer goods companies.

Sometimes, a shipment is too large to send with a parcel service, like Canada post, but way too small to fill a standard truck trailer. In fact, the cost of this shipment as a parcel or truckload would be insanely high because it’s not ideal for either type of providers. In this case, LTL shipping is ideal.

The process of considering outsourcing warehousing is a big one. FMi is continually engaged with a wide variety of customers and businesses looking for warehousing and distributions solutions. The need for expert guidance and assistance is a need that unites all of our customers, whether their businesses are small, medium, or large.

Typically, a trucking freight broker acts as the liaison between a trucking company and an individual or company that needs shipping services.