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Freight broker vs. freight forwarder vs. 3PL: Which is right for you?

GlobalTranz

You may have heard of a freight broker, a freight forwarder or 3PL service provider, but do you know what the differences are, and which is the best fit for your specific needs? A freight forwarder takes possession of the cargo, often by owning the containers used to ship goods. What is a 3PL? What is a freight forwarder?

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Cargo Theft: Know the Types and What To Do When It Happens

GlobalTranz

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Cargo theft is a hot topic and major concern in the logistics industry and has been on the rise in recent years. 1 Incidents of cargo theft don't just cost you time and money. What are the most common types of cargo theft?

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How Good is Your Logistics Service Provider?

Logistics Viewpoints

But in the context of the Shippers Council, the shipper is the cargo owner (or BCO beneficial cargo owner), usually a manufacturer, who contracts with a logistics service provider (LSP), which, in the Councils definition, can be a transportation (land, sea, air) company, an express company, a forwarder, or a full-fledged 3PL.

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How a 3PL Empowers Shippers With LTL Transportation Stability

GlobalTranz

Fewer labor resources are available to meet the rising demand in both the warehouse and in transit. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing. How Can a 3PL Help Shippers Manage LTL Transportation Proactively. Request a consultation ?with?GlobalTranz?today.

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena. Warehousing 3.) Robert is the Co-Founder and CEO of a company that provides operational, sales, marketing, and technology support to over 100 3PLs, so he has a very thorough understanding of the business. Warehousing 4.) Warehousing Services.

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What are the main 3PL Services?

The Logistics of Logistics

We have the same problem in the 3PL business. We are surrounded by so many different types of 3PLs and 3PL services. So what is a 3PL? Among the services which they provide are transportation, warehousing, cross-docking, inventory management, packaging, and freight forwarding. What are the 3PL Services?

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. Today, there are many top 3PL warehousing companies that handle warehousing, fulfillment, logistics and distribution services for companies of all sizes. Revenue: €63.3 billion/$72.43