Working Together
In this month's newsletter, we celebrate Palmer Logistics joining H.Essers, a Belgian family owned logistics company. Member Spotlight: Palmer Logistics joins H.Essers Palmer Logistics is entering an exciting new chapter with H.Essers. The partnership marks H.Essers’ first operational footprint in the United States. It also positions Palmer Logistics as the foundation for the company’s long term U.S. growth strategy. Logistics Behind the World Cup When…
Impact of the Lineage Warehouse Fire
The Lineage cold storage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights is about much more than the loss of a building. This facility plays a critical role in moving frozen food throughout Southern California. When a warehouse like this is taken offline, the consequences extend far beyond the property itself. Food distribution is disrupted, businesses are forced to adapt, surrounding communities feel the impact, and first responders…
Cargo Theft Grows More Sophisticated
Cargo theft is no longer just about stolen trailers or unsecured freight. Today's criminals are increasingly targeting high value shipments using sophisticated fraud tactics to infiltrate the very systems designed to protect the supply chain. According to CargoNet, cargo theft losses have already exceeded $359 million in the first half of 2026. The average stolen shipment was valued at more than $341,000. Rather than increasing…
Logistics Behind the World Cup
When fans watch the World Cup, the focus is naturally on the players, the goals, and the competition. But behind every match is a massive logistics operation that begins years before the first whistle. Hosting the world's biggest sporting event requires far more than preparing stadiums. Cities, transportation providers, retailers, and supply chain partners must coordinate the movement of millions of people, manage infrastructure demands,…
Member Spotlight: Palmer Logistics joins H.Essers
Palmer Logistics, a Team DCA member company, is entering an exciting new chapter. The company recently announced it's joining H.Essers, a Belgian family owned logistics company recognized for its deep expertise in chemical and pharmaceutical logistics throughout Europe. The partnership marks H.Essers' first operational footprint in the United States. It also positions Palmer Logistics as the foundation for the company's long term U.S. growth strategy.…
Fulfillment, Compliance, and Supply Chain Resilience
In this month's newsletter, we highlight valuable insights from Team DCA members across the country, covering fulfillment strategy, supply chain resilience, regulatory compliance, and major industry developments. IWLA 2026-2027 Directory is Here The latest IWLA Directory has arrived, featuring complete information on every Team DCA member company. Be sure to check out the back cover, which showcases our very own PRISM Logistics. 5 Signs It's…
Medline California Distribution Center Destroyed by Massive Fire
A massive fire broke out June 11 at a Medline Industries distribution center in Tracy, CA. The fire destroyed the medical-surgical supply distributor’s facility. The fire began at about 1 p.m. local time at Medline’s warehouse at 5701 Promontory Parkway, according to the City of Tracy. Fire crews initially responded to reports of a fire on the roof of the facility. They found a rapidly…
Midwestern Distribution Strategy
When coastal ports slow down during the summer, supply chains across the country feel the impact. Higher import volumes, staffing fluctuations, weather disruptions, and increased pressure on trucking and rail networks can all contribute to congestion—creating delays before goods even leave the port. For many businesses, those delays quickly turn into bottlenecks that affect inventory flow, fulfillment timelines, and customer delivery performance. That’s why more…
Your Organic Label Depends on Your 3PL
Many organic brands invest significant time and resources maintaining compliance, documenting processes, and protecting the integrity of their products. But organic certification doesn't stop at the production floor. Under USDA National Organic Program regulations, every operation that handles your product plays a role in maintaining compliance—including your 3PL. And with the Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule increasing oversight across the supply chain, choosing the wrong…
5 Signs It’s Time to Outsource Your eCommerce Fulfillment
There are 5 signs it's time to outsource your ecommerce fulfillment. Customer expectations in ecommerce continue to rise. Fast shipping, accurate inventory visibility, reliable delivery, and efficient order processing are no longer competitive advantages—they're simply expected. As order volumes grow, many businesses find that what worked in the early stages of growth begins creating new challenges: shipping delays, inventory issues, fulfillment errors, rising costs, and…
