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The ongoing pressure on 3PL providers to keep supply chain logistics costs down saw most State’s experience a decrease in their median pallet storage rate. The National median storage rate for Q4 2024 is $4.00 pppw, down from $4.35 pppw reported in Q3.

By partnering with uTenant, Combe successfully navigated the complexities of evaluating and optimising its logistics partnerships. The process not only reinforced Combe’s commitment to operational excellence but also secured a logistics framework that supports its long-term growth objectives.

uTenant is proud to announce a strategic partnership with provenio.ai, an award winning, Australian artificial intelligence (AI) company transforming back-office operations across supply chains.

This quarter we’ve seen rates returning to normal levels, after the modest decline in ambient pallet storage rates. The National median storage rate for Q1 2025 is $4.50 pppw, up from $4.00 pppw reported in Q4.

So, what challenges do U.S. tariffs on Australian supply chains pose? For Australian businesses, the tariffs translate into immediate strategic and operational questions. Exporters to the U.S. must decide how to handle the extra 10% cost – absorb it, attempt to pass it to U.S. customers, or split the difference. Each option squeezes margins or threatens demand.

When a 3PL provider becomes insolvent, businesses relying on their services face significant disruption, risking substantial operational downtime and financial loss. Similarly, creditors and administrators managing insolvency confront challenges in effectively liquidating warehouse assets.
Here’s practical guidance on dealing with insolvent 3PL companies to protect inventory, maintain business continuity, and ensure effective asset management.

Pick and pack services streamline the order fulfilment process for eCommerce businesses by picking, packing and shipping directly from warehouse to customer.

The ongoing pressure on 3PL providers to keep supply chain logistics costs down saw most State’s experience a decrease in their median pallet storage rate. The National median storage rate for Q4 2024 is $4.00 pppw, down from $4.35 pppw reported in Q3.