Advantages of Using Third-Party Logistics

Good companies are always interested in ways to save some money because this ultimately increases their profitability in the long run. In the current economic scenario, companies are outsourcing whatever they can to third party providers because this not only saves them money, but also helps them in maintaining the quality of their products or services.

There are several benefits of using third party logistics for part of your supply chain management. We are listing below ways in which businesses can benefit from using the services of third party companies to handle all their logistics issues:

•Companies can be more competitive by switching to a third party logistics firm. The cost effectiveness is achieved due to the money companies save in the form of labor. By hiring a firm, companies do not have to hire employees specifically for this purpose. The cost of labor is too high, and by hiring a third party logistic company, you pay a lot less as labor cost.

•When you are using the services of a third party logistics company located in the city where you will send or store your products, you get the expertise of a company that has adequate knowledge of the area. Third party companies get much better rates for the storage of products as they know the entire area where to go. This means more savings for you.

•Third party logistics companies can customize their services according to your business needs. When you outsource your work to this company, it will go out of its way to please you and would try to meet all your requirements.

•As third party logistics providers can handle the entire supply chain right from the start to finish, they can save you lot of time. Aside from that, due to the sheer size of their operations, they can negotiate far less freight than you could ever achieve on your own.

•Third party logistics companies use custom software for tracking and routing all the business under their care. They hire top engineers and accountants for managing accounts.

President & CEO Bill Franks Receives Prestigious "Distinguished Service Award"

The Virginia Maritime Association (VMA) recently presented CrossGlobe Group President and CEO Bill Franks with a prestigious award for his contributions to "protecting and encouraging" operations and opportunities at the Port of Hampton Roads, Virginia. The "Distinguished Service Award" is recognized as a Resolution of Appreciation from the VMA and was presented to him before 950 attendees at the VMA's 92nd Annual Maritime Banquet on May 3rd.

The VMA is an organization that promotes the interests of commercial shipping in and out of the Port of Hampton Roads, and our company has had a large presence there through the years facilitating our shipments and logistics operations.

As a company, we have seen the great leadership exhibited by Bill Franks overseeing our logistics management operations, but external recognition from industry-leading organizations is a special honor and testament to his dedication and the work of our company.

In specific terms, through the award, the VMA recognizes Franks as a leader in drayage, logistics, and warehousing who has successfully worked to promote the Port of Hampton Roads and Virginia's Maritime Industry both throughout the US and internationally. This work by Franks has resulted in many new developments for the port. As a result of his work, new cargoes, new jobs, and the development of new facilities have been enjoyed by the Port of Hampton Roads.

Further, the association acknowledges that Franks has extended a spirit of "cooperation and collaboration" that has contributed to positive growth for the Port of Hampton Roads positioning it well to be the most important port on the US East Coast.

We mention the company's DNA from time to time being that our character, ethics, honesty, and safety guide our practices. These fundamental values have been exhibited clearly by Franks in his work in Virginia and accompanying recognition thus exemplifying how these ideas are more than just words to us but guiding values that we consistently act on.

A Leader of Logistics Companies

While many logistics companies claim to put the customer first, we are the only ones who consistently prove it. With over fifty years of transportation and logistics experience, CrossGlobe Group provides reliable quality service to our clients, our partners, and our employees. Whether your needs are local or national, CrossGlobe Group is ready to be your end-to-end transportation solution.

CrossGlobe Group’s satellite tracked fleet operates in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions of the United States. We cover the eastern seaboard from Maine to Florida and from Virginia to Ohio. Our dedicated partners, who must meet our stringent requirements, provide services throughout the rest of the contiguous United States. These partnerships allow us to provide any type of service, including oversize and flatbed loads.

Unlike other logistics companies, CrossGlobe Group provides its customers with a single point of contact for all their logistics and transportation needs. Services are customized to meet each customer’s unique requirements. We offer a web based portal that allows customers to monitor their shipments through every stage in the process. Customers can see exactly where their shipments are and are notified immediately in the event of a delay in shipping. Using a single company also minimizes the chance of damaged shipments. In 2010, we had 99.5% on-time delivery performance.

CrossGlobe Group provides national, regional and local truckload (TL) services, as well as expedited and intermodal services. We also offer less than truckload (LTL) services for those customers who have smaller loads. We can handle a single load or the entire supply chain.

We are as committed to our employees as we are to our customers. We recognized early on that successful employees would lead us to satisfied customers. Low driver turnover and industry-leading preventive maintenance are keys to our success. We constantly review our fleets and are proud of our superior safety record.

The use of a single contact logistics company ensures your shipment is monitored and secure from point to point. With a Better Business Bureau rating of A+, CrossGlobe Group is the best choice for complete logistics needs.