Chemicals Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/chemicals/ Multimodal Services for Resilient Supply Chains Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:44:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-blue-favicon-32x32.png Chemicals Archives - Odyssey Logistics https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog-insights/chemicals/ 32 32 Driving resilience and innovation across Odyssey https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/driving-resilience-and-innovation-across-odyssey/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:18:10 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=24747 2024 was a year that tested the resilience of supply chains everywhere — port disruptions, unpredictable markets, and geopolitical conflicts kept us all on our toes. At Odyssey, we turned these challenges into opportunities to build stronger partnerships, deliver smarter solutions, and enhance the services we provide to our customers. I’m proud to say that, […]

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]]> Top 5 reasons to trust only specialized providers for chemical shipments https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/top-5-reasons-to-trust-only-specialized-providers-for-chemical-shipments/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:01:13 +0000 https://octochem.com/?p=4656 Shipping chemicals is a complex undertaking that demands meticulous attention to detail, adherence to stringent regulations, and a deep understanding of the industry. Given the potential risks and liabilities associated with chemical transportation, it’s imperative to entrust this task to specialized providers with the necessary expertise and resources. This blog will explore the top five […]

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]]> Self-managed vs. outsourcing warehousing: Which is right for your business? https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/self-managed-vs-outsourcing-warehousing-which-is-right-for-your-business/ Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:52:08 +0000 https://octochem.com/?p=4654 In commerce, warehousing and distribution services are pivotal in ensuring smooth operations and timely deliveries. Companies often face the critical decision of managing their own warehousing or outsourcing these services. Both options have advantages and challenges, making it essential to evaluate which approach best aligns with a business’s needs and goals. The in-house warehousing model […]

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]]> Committed to the chemical logistics market https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/committed-to-the-chemical-logistics-market/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 11:10:52 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=19977 For the past 20 years, Odyssey Logistics has been a leading chemical logistics provider, relied on by top chemical companies as they move products across the country or around the globe. It’s also certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care® partner company. “Odyssey got its start in chemical logistics as a multimodal and […]

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]]> Don’t trust your chemical shipments to just any logistics provider https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/chemical-shipments/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:44:30 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=19968 Like most other industries right now, the chemicals sector is facing some new challenges but also leveraging new opportunities this year. According to Chemical Processing, growth in U.S. chemical production rebounded strongly at the beginning of the year, but has since slowed in recent months with a deceleration in end-use markets and headwinds for US exports from a higher dollar and lower global growth.

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]]> Analytics-driven technology helps mitigate capacity issues https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/analytics-driven-bulk-technology/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:26:59 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=18051 Everyone in transportation feels the pain, but the growing driver and capacity shortages are hitting many bulk transporters particularly hard. For instance, the petroleum-hauling tank truck industry experienced a 41.6% reduction in qualified driver applicants and a 23.3% reduction in drivers from spring of 2020 to spring of 2021, according to a report by National Tank Truck Carriers

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]]> Odyssey’s bulk divisions honored for safe and secure transportation https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/dows-gold-road-carrier-award/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 11:01:50 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=17965 The DOW Chemical Company (DOW) has recognized both Linden Bulk Transportation LLC and Optimodal, Inc., subsidiaries of Odyssey Logistics, with their North America Gold Road Carrier Safety/ Security Award for the safe and secure transportation of Dow products from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.

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]]> Market dynamics of bulk shipping https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/market-dynamics-of-bulk-shipping/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 09:02:10 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=17499 The market dynamics we’re seeing in bulk shipping are the most extreme since Odyssey’s inception. We’ve experienced a great deal of change, but this current environment of driver and capacity shortages is more challenging – especially for our bulk clients. Fortunately, we have a new solution – but first, let’s look at the scope of the problem we’re facing in the industry.

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]]> Sustainability at Odyssey: Committed to a cleaner planet and strong economic outcomes https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/sustainability-at-odyssey/ Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:57:39 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?p=17358 Sustainability in the transportation industry is not a new topic. Shippers, 3PLS, carriers and others in the market have been talking about reduced carbon footprints, electric vehicles, alternate fuels and other sustainability topics for decades.

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]]> First impressions last: Chemical sampling efficiencies https://www.odysseylogistics.com/blog/chemical-sampling-efficiencies-cmc/ Thu, 11 Apr 2019 22:20:00 +0000 https://www.odysseylogistics.com/?post_type=blog&p=20662 An in-house sampling programs costs your business more than it needs to, ultimately impacting your profits. Sample fulfillment is labor-intensive, with your total costs including additional benefits, insurance, and employer rates.

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