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Reefer Freight: 7 Steps to Find the Best Quote for Your Reefer Freight
Navigating the reefer freight market is a complex task. These steps can optimize costs, ensure reliability, and drive efficiency in any mark
Nathan McGuire
October 20, 2023
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Best Practices of Refrigerated Transportation: A Guide for Shippers
Learn the best practices in reefer shipments and how to elevate the efficiency and reliability of your refrigerated shipments with Wicker Pa
Nathan McGuire
October 6, 2023
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Is Partial Truckload the Right Option for Your Shipping Needs?
Discover the benefits of Partial Truckload Shipping as the perfect middle ground between LTL and FTL and how 3PLs help shippers identify the
Nathan McGuire
September 29, 2023
Press Release
Wicker Park Logistics Announces New President, Teri Hoeft
Teri Hoeft Takes Helm at Wicker Park Logistics, Brings Diverse Expertise to Drive Strategic Growth and Innovation
Nathan McGuire
September 19, 2023
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A Guide to Volume LTL Mastery
Discover the path to Volume LTL mastery. Maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and excel in freight shipping with advanced strategies and insig
Nathan McGuire
September 1, 2023
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A Guide to Open-Deck Shipping: Flatbeds, Step Decks, Goosenecks, and More
What sort of open-deck trailer equipment is best for your company? Read on to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
August 7, 2023
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The DNA of Wicker Park Logistics: Customers, Transparency & Commitment
Learn more about what makes Chicago-based Wicker Park Logistics one of North America’s best transportation providers for shippers...
Nathan McGuire
August 4, 2023
The Best Practices for Hotshot Logistics
Does your time-sensitive shipment need to be there now? Hotshot logistics is your best bet. Read on to learn more.
July 7, 2023
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Flatbed Shipping Rates and Quotes: What Should be the Cost Per Mile?
Read on to learn about the factors that influence flatbed shipping rates and total cost per mile.
Nathan McGuire
June 23, 2023
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A Shipper’s Guide to Inbound Freight Logistics
Route optimization and automated load notifications are two of the many benefits of inbound freight logistics. Read on to learn more.
Nathan McGuire
June 8, 2023
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A Guide to Flatbed Freight Shipping and Delivery
Do you have a handle on your flatbed shipping? This guide can help. Click to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
May 27, 2023
Mastering Cross-Border Freight: A Guide to Streamlined Solutions
Is your cross-border freight optimized to peak performance? Click to learn how you can streamline your operations.
Nathan McGuire
May 18, 2023
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Overcoming Obstacles in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Comprehensive Approach to Logistics
How are 3PLs helping the oil and gas industry overcome some of their supply chain obstacles? Click to learn more.
Nathan McGuire
April 29, 2023
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Q1 and Q2 2023: As the Logistics Industry Settles, Questions Still Remain
Shippers are cautiously optimistic about the state of the logistics industry in 2023. Read on to learn more.
Nathan McGuire
April 13, 2023
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How are 3PLs Helping Produce Shippers Optimize Their Supply Chain?
Produce shippers can eliminate a lot of their challenges by finding the right transportation provider. Click to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
April 4, 2023
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How Can Food Shippers Gain Visibility Over Their Entire Supply Chain?
Are you getting the visibility you deserve on your supply chain? Click to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
March 27, 2023
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Taking Advantage of Multi-Mode Shipping to Minimize Liquor Logistics Costs
Looking to save costs on your next liquor load? Click to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
March 17, 2023
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Using Data Analytics to Improve Logistics in the Alcohol Industry
Are your loads of booze in good hands? Click to learn how data and tech are helping alcohol shippers
Nathan McGuire
March 10, 2023
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A Guide to For Shippers to Pick the Best Reefer Service for your Freight
Shipping reefer loads is more than a rate and a truck. Click to learn what to look for on your next load!
Nathan McGuire
March 3, 2023
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How Technology Provides Visibility and Helps Optimizes Cold Chain Shipping
Technology is enabling shippers to get more from their supply chain. Click to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
February 24, 2023
How Automation is Helping Shippers Reduce Costs on their Refrigerated Freight
Is your 3PL optimizing your refrigerated freight? Click here to learn how tech can empower food shippers
Nathan McGuire
February 17, 2023
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How Food Logistics Providers are Helping Shippers Optimize Their Supply Chain by Leveraging Technology
Nathan McGuire
February 10, 2023
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How 3PLs Can Help Streamline Your Food Logistics
Food logistics is complex, but your service provider doesn’t have to be! Click here to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
February 3, 2023
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A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Negotiating LTL Pricing to Lower Costs with a 3PL or Freight Broker Partner
A look at LTL pricing, what strategies and insights can help negotiate better rates, and the benefits of partnering with a 3PL.
Nathan McGuire
January 16, 2023
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Strategies for Improving Efficiency of Manufacturing Logistics Services
Looking for ways to improve manufacturing logistics services? Read on to learn more!
Nathan McGuire
December 27, 2022
Truckload Freight Market Trends 2023: What to Expect
Read on to learn Wicker Park Logistics’s take on what freight market trends shippers can expect as the calendar turns to 2023.
Nathan McGuire
December 15, 2022
What’s the Purpose of Freight Mini-Bids?
Learn how freight mini-bids can help shippers faced with inflation, rising fuel costs, and other seasonal challenges.
Nathan McGuire
December 6, 2022
The Rules for Shipping Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical companies have a range of special requirements when moving their products. Click to learn more
November 18, 2022
Best Practices for Shipping Medical Equipment
November 12, 2022
How to be a Successful Freight Broker & Get a Thriving Career
Few careers are more rewarding, lucrative, and challenging than being a freight broker and job openings for freight brokers are growing.
November 7, 2022
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Discount Retail Logistics: How to Keep Freight Costs Low to Keep Prices Low
Supply chain optimization is the key to helping discount retailers keep their prices low in the face of rising expenses.
Nathan McGuire
October 15, 2022
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Retail Logistics Services Management: Challenges & Best Practices
Creating an optimized supply chain is crucial for retail stores. The right partnership can solve many retail logistics services challenges.
Nathan McGuire
September 30, 2022
How 3PLs Can Help Paper & Packaging Companies
Route optimization is just one of the many ways modern freight brokerages specializing in paper logistics help shippers control costs.
Nathan McGuire
September 6, 2022
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How a Multicarrier Shipping Software Helps Brokerages Deliver on the Promise of Automotive Shipping
As the automotive industry recovers from COVID, it’s time to consider how data-enabled shipping software can help businesses thrive.
Nathan McGuire
August 9, 2022
5 Risks and Solutions in Government Logistics and Transportation
Shippers must have confidence in their process and carrier network whenever they take on government logistics.
July 29, 2022
How Technology Enables Faster E-Commerce Transportation Management for Retailers
As e-commerce shipping becomes an expectation of retailers, retail decision-makers must utilize technology to ensure proper transportation a
Nathan McGuire
July 8, 2022
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Food & Beverage Transportation Tips to Reduce Shipping Spend
Food and beverage transportation can be a costly and complicated venture. Read this article for seven tips to consider when transporting.
Nathan McGuire
June 28, 2022
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To Ship by Full Truckload (FT) or Less Than Truckload (LTL) & Why a Freight Broker Company Is Key
The decision to go by FT or LTL must not be taken lightly, and a freight broker company can make it much easier. Learn how today.
Nathan McGuire
June 3, 2022
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4 Reasons Companies Are Embracing Dedicated Transportation Management
Dedicated transportation has grown significantly as capacity constraints tighten. Learn four top reasons for its use in your network today.
Nathan McGuire
May 20, 2022
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How a Transport Freight Brokerage Overcomes the Challenges of Transportation Management
Working with a freight brokerage opens the door to significant opportunities for advancement in your logistics network. Learn how today.
Nathan McGuire
May 13, 2022
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The Cost-Saving Benefits of Intermodal Transportation and How Shippers Can Maximize Its Value
Shipping companies can save time and money by utilizing intermodal transportation instead of relying exclusively on OTR. Read this article t
Nathan McGuire
April 22, 2022
What Are Expedited Freight Shipping Solutions?
Sometimes freight just needs to arrive today without excuses. Read to learn more about expedited freight and its role in today’s supply chai
Nathan McGuire
March 25, 2022
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What Are Truckload Freight Shipping Services?
Freight truckload shipping services are a vital aspect of modern supply chain management, but they can be confusing. Get a review today.
Nathan McGuire
March 10, 2022
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Produce Shipping Season Tips for Success in Spring 2022
Having a few produce shipping season tips can help shippers avoid capacity crunch worsening in spring. Learn more today.
Nathan McGuire
February 18, 2022
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Transportation Industry Outlook for 2022
Let’s take a closer dive into our transportation industry outlook to see what’s happening and what might happen throughout the coming year.
Nathan McGuire
February 4, 2022
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Cross Border All Modes Challenges & Tips to Navigate
Cross-border trade comes with unique challenges that shippers need to overcome to lower transportation spend. Learn more today.
Nathan McGuire
January 21, 2022
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The Value of a 3PL, Part III: What Visibility and Data Benefits Does Working With a 3PL Offer
Strong network partnerships also give rise to strong 3PL benefits that are rooted in data and visibility-driven management. Learn more now.
Nathan McGuire
January 7, 2022
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The Value of a 3PL: Shippers Turn to 3PLs for Benefits, Despite Changing Trends
Finding a way to improve efficiency and throughput is part of the core 3PL benefits for shippers. Learn more about the value of a 3PL today.
Nathan McGuire
December 17, 2021
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The Value of a 3PL: Supply Chain Trends Give Rise to New Challenges in Logistics
The supply chain trends of 2022 are more closely aligned to challenges than many realize. Learn what’s happening and how it will affect frei
Nathan McGuire
December 10, 2021
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Truckload RFP Season: Going from Q4 to Q1...How to Plan for RFP Season
Planning for truckload RFP season is going to look different in 2022, but it’s still vital to get the best carrier RFP responses. Learn more
Nathan McGuire
December 3, 2021
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9 Tips for Flatbed Freight Shipping
Finding ways to manage flatbed transport is easier when you have a few tips up your sleeve. Get them now.
Nathan McGuire
November 19, 2021
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The Common Shipping Terms to Know
Understanding common shipping terms will make it much easier to collaborate with colleagues and drive supply chain success.
Nathan McGuire
November 5, 2021
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A Guide to Automotive Logistics and Freight Shipping Best Practices
Automotive logistics services are a complex process requiring attention to detail and continuous market analysis. Learn more today.
Nathan McGuire
October 29, 2021
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Everything You Need to Know About Reverse Logistics
The answer to “what is reverse logistics” involves many fine details, and it’s important to understand its nuances and benefits.
Nathan McGuire
October 22, 2021
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Top Retail Logistics and Freight Shipping Best Practices to Know
Retail logistics and freight shipping best practices go well together to help shippers maintain cost control and avoid stock-outs.
Nathan McGuire
October 15, 2021
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Intermodal Freight Transportation
Intermodal freight transportation offers several advantages and disadvantages over more traditional strategies to fulfillment. Learn more .
Nathan McGuire
October 7, 2021
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A Quick Guide to Food and Beverage & Perishable Freight Shipping and Logistics
Food freight companies provide a vital service and help companies keep customers safe, but they must take care to maintain temperatures and
Nathan McGuire
October 1, 2021
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5 Considerations for Alcohol Shipping, Fulfillment, and Distribution
aking a few proactive steps for alcohol shipping will help avoid fines, reduce overhead, and increase revenue in this high-demand industry.
Nathan McGuire
September 24, 2021
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What Is Supply Chain Optimization & Why Do You Need It?
Supply chain optimization is an ongoing process that helps shippers do more with less and keep costs under control. Learn more today.
Nathan McGuire
September 17, 2021
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Efficient Freight Procurement: How Digital Freight Tools Help Source Capacity
The right strategy for freight procurement begins and ends with technology and the right partners working for your team.
Nathan McGuire
September 2, 2021
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4 Ways to Hedge Freight Market Volatility
The increased volatility within the freight market can be mitigated by partnering with a digital freight broker. Learn how today.
Nathan McGuire
August 26, 2021
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5 Ways Freight Broker Companies Aid Shippers to Fulfill Customer Experience Promises
Learn 5 ways Freight broker companies can help shippers increase throughput & delight customers with the right use of technology.
Nathan McGuire
August 20, 2021
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[INFOGRAPHIC] Future-Ready, Digitally Enabled Freight Brokerage Vs. Traditional Freight Brokerage: Pros & Cons
In logistics, there are two types of freight brokerage strategies: digitally enabled vs. traditional. Learn the pros & cons.
Nathan McGuire
August 13, 2021
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The 7 Steps of How to Find a Good Freight Broker
It’s critical for shippers to know a few things about how to find the right freight broker. Learn 7 steps.
Nathan McGuire
July 23, 2021
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Why Shippers Need Freight Broker Partners for High-Quality Capacity & Carrier Service
The ongoing market volatility emphasizes why shippers need freight broker partners with tools and resources to source capacity & service.
Nathan McGuire
July 9, 2021
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What Is Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Shipping
Let’s break down in detail what is LTL shipping and how does LTL shipping work.
Nathan McGuire
June 21, 2021
Press Release
Wicker Park Logistics Launches Tech-Driven, Radically Transparent & Full-Service 3PL
What started as a vision to breathe new life into an industry plagued by inefficiencies is now a reality with Wicker Park Logistics!
Nathan McGuire
June 17, 2021
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What Is a Digitally Enabled Freight Brokerage & What Are the Benefits?
Nathan McGuire
June 15, 2021
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What Logistics Solutions Are Provided by "Digital Freight Brokers"
Nathan McGuire
June 15, 2021
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Why a Freight Broker Business Should Be Tech & Transparency Rich
Nathan McGuire
June 15, 2021
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Strategic Carrier Sourcing: How Digital Freight Brokers Are Aiding Shippers
Nathan McGuire
June 15, 2021
Transportation Management In a Box: How a Logistics Control Tower Builds an Ecosystem for Optimization
The challenges facing shippers in terms of freight complexity and cost mitigation argue strongly for investing in a 3PL-enabled Logistics Co