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Over the last few years, customer expectations for shipping have changed dramatically. Two-day delivery is no longer a differentiator; it’s the baseline. Approximately 64% of ecommerce parcels worldwide arrive within two calendar days. North America leads at roughly 72%, driven by brands moving inventory closer to their customers and building smarter fulfillment networks.   That’s exactly why Pennsylvania has become one of the hottest spots in the country for e-commerce fulfi

As the possibility of new U.S.-China tariffs looms, many American importers are racing to bring in spring merchandise early, months ahead of schedule. This shift, is already reshaping inventory planning , freight demand, and warehousing strategies across the retail sector. Why Importers Are Moving Fast With renewed tensions in U.S.–China trade relations briefly raising the specter of 100% tariffs on Chinese goods as early as November 1, many importers rushed to front-load spr

For medium and large eCommerce companies, scale brings both opportunity and complexity. As order volumes grow across multiple channels,...

FRESNO, CA [September 12, 2025] Inland Star Distribution Centers , a leading employee-owned third-party logistics (3PL) provider,...

On July 30, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order  that suspends the de minimis exemption for all countries, a move...

Amazon will end prep services for most sellers in 2026, discover what it means for logistics and how 3PLs like Inland Star are stepping in.

Starting August 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 35% tariff on Canadian imports . A sweeping policy shift that will send ripples across...

As your business grows, traditional multi-client warehousing may no longer provide the control, flexibility, or scalability you need....

On April 21, 2025, the U.S. announced steep new tariffs , up to 3,521%  on solar panel imports from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and...

Warehousing operations have traditionally faced challenges such as inventory mismanagement, inefficient use of space, high labor costs,...

The recent announcement of new tariffs by the U.S. government has sent ripples through the warehousing and distribution industry. These...

In a major shift that’s impacting the e-commerce industry, Mexico has recently raised tariffs on a wide range of imported goods,...

In a significant move reshaping international trade, the White House recently announced new actions targeting de minimis shipments as...

The introduction of a 25% tariff on goods imported from Mexico and Canada  could have profound implications for North American trade...

The global supply chain operates as an intricate network, where even minor disruptions can have far-reaching consequences. Now imagine a...

Discover how Inland Star's warehousing offers seamless multi-client fulfillment, and next-day ground parcel services across the US

Explore how a Trump presidency could impact supply chains and discover strategies for resilience in the face of potential trade shifts.

During global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach (LA/LGB) have emerged as...

Sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword in today's business world—it's an essential part of corporate strategy. Across industries,...

The 2024 holiday season brings unique challenges to retailers and the logistics industry due to a condensed shopping window. With fewer...