When it comes to shipping your freight, you’ve got options. While there are countless carriers and services that will promise to get your goods to their destination, not all shipping experiences offer the same experience. Working with a logistics company like Ground Force Logistics, which has a global network of…
05
Oct
The Perks of a One-Stop Shop Logistics Company
If your company is looking for logistics services, it’s no secret that it can be frustrating to manage all the vendors required to get your goods to the right place at the right time. In fact, many shippers report working with multiple niche vendors ends up being counter-productive and costly,…
17
Aug
Super Load Project Highlight
Large and in charge! Our team recently managed the inland transport of a massive shipment for Falcon Maritime and Aviation. Most common large shipments you see on the road are classified as Out of Gauge (OOG), over-dimensional, or overweight, and typically exceed either a width of 102”, a height of…
27
Jul
How Shippers Can Appear More Attractive to Truckers
It’s an interesting time for shippers as we all continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. According to American Trucking Associations, in 2020, 10.23 billion tons of freight were transported by trucks, accounting for 72.5% of domestic tonnage. Even now, two years later, as some sources report the pandemic…
20
Jun
Retail Logistics Project Highlight: Balenciaga Fashion Show
Luxury retailer Balenciaga recently hosted its spring fashion show on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange, and the Ground Force Logistics team was onsite to help make it happen! The “Resort 2023” runway show was Balenciaga’s first-ever show outside of Paris, and featured models wearing latex masks…
17
Jun
The 7 Things Every Luxury Retail Buildout Needs
For high-end retail shops, designing and building out a unique space is key to crafting the perfect customer experience. Whether you’re renovating your store, rolling out updated fixtures, or building a new luxury retail store from the ground up, there are 7 key details your retail construction will need. 1:…
25
Apr
Retail Logistics Project Highlight: Bal Harbour Shops
For over a decade, Ground Force has worked for many of the tenants and contractors at the Bal Harbour Shops, an open-air shopping mall in the suburbs of Miami, Florida. Bal Harbour is one of the highest-grossing shopping centers in the world, and through the years, our team has worked…
28
Mar
The Impact of COVID Shipping Delays on Construction Projects
As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on the logistics industry continues to be felt around the globe. Whether your retail construction project is delayed because building materials are unavailable, or you have to completely reimagine your construction plan to accommodate an unexpected event, the…
06
Jan
The 2022 Logistics Trends You Need to Know
2021 was an unpredictable year for the logistics industry. Due to the ongoing pandemic, shipping delays, backed up ports, and the now-infamous phrase “supply chain issues” plagued the world of logistics. Deliveries were impacted globally, causing shortages around the world on grocery store shelves (and we’re not just talking about…
29
Oct
Trucking Terrors: How to Prevent the Scariest Logistics Situations
2021 has been a doozy for the logistics industry and supply chain as a whole; as we approach the holiday season, there are many scary unknowns (even the notoriously popular seasonal retail chain Halloween Spirit has been struggling this year). Despite the uncertainty ahead, there are a number of frightening…