Talking Logistics

MARCH 10, 2025

I recently participated in a webinar hosted by Magaya where Gustavo Gomez, Alfred Murgado, and I discussed some of the key findings from The 2025 State of Digitization in Freight Forwarding research report. Read more The post Freight Forwarders and Real-time Freight Visibility appeared first on Talking Logistics with Adrian Gonzalez.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2025

Partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) can further streamline operations and allow your team to focus on business growth rather than logistics management. Working with an experienced third-party logistics (3PL) provider can ensure everything runs smoothly. Reach out for a free shipping consultation today!

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2024

If your business ships freight , you never want to hear the words "cargo" and "theft" in the same sentence. Let's take a look at the most common freight theft methods and go through the specific steps you should take if your shipments are stolen. Cargo thieves may even use force or deception to access and steal the freight.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JULY 4, 2025

Subscribe What is a 3PL? Third-party logistics (3PL) providers can handle everything from warehousing and returns to international order fulfillment — and the UK is home to some of the most renowned 3PL companies in the world. But with so many options out there, how do you know which 3PL provider is right for your business?

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

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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Freight Waves

JUNE 5, 2025

Carriers are generally optimistic about load volume, but access to well-paying freight and increased operational costs remain at the forefront of their concerns. Visibility solutions, digital freight marketplaces, and real-time tracking are among the most sought-after innovations, while many businesses remain cautious of AI-driven automation.

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ShipBob

JUNE 9, 2025

You’re ready to outsource to a 3PL. This post gives you an in-depth guide to what a 3PL RFP is, why it’s important, and how to write one for your business. What is a 3PL RFP (request for proposal)? Why does the 3PL RFP process matter? Adelina Zotta & Connor Westby, Co-Founders of NutriPaw What is a 3PL RFP used for?

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Freight Waves

JUNE 17, 2025

This year’s report focuses on the relationships between shippers and 3PLs. Shipper–3PL partnerships remain solid; 89% of shipper respondents said their relationships are successful, a decrease from 95% in the previous year. It’s a concerning trend that shippers are losing satisfaction with their 3PL provider.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

As supply chains become more complex and globalized, many companies find it beneficial to rely on third-party logistics (3PL) providers to handle some or all of their transportation, warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment needs. Among these, Freight Forwarding is a vital service that ensures goods move seamlessly across borders.

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EFT

MAY 8, 2025

US trucking freight activity fell sharply, by -13.8% compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest US Freight Payment Index , which measures changes in both the levels of freight shipments and related spending activity based on transaction data. Year-on-Year (YoY), and by -5.8% YoY and -2.5%

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3PL Insights

JUNE 16, 2025

A trusted 3PL can support both approaches, offering scalable storage and fulfillment solutions to meet demand surges or delays in overseas shipments. 3PLs in Detroit are uniquely positioned to serve regional assembly plants, Tier 1 suppliers, and aftermarket parts distributors alike.

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Freight Waves

JULY 11, 2025

Shippers don’t partner with LSPs just to move freight—they rely on them to orchestrate complex, responsive, and cost-efficient networks on their behalf. For clarity in this article, LSP is an umbrella term covering 3PLs, freight brokers, freight forwarders (FFWs), 4PLs—any party that both plans and executes freight on behalf of shippers.

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Locus Robotics

MAY 22, 2025

Home May 22, 2025 3PL Partnerships: What Fast-Growing Brands Need Now Mary Hart , Sr. Content Marketing Manager Not all 3PLs are created equal and for e-commerce brands navigating unpredictable demand, high customer expectations, and rising operational costs, choosing the right logistics partner is an imperative.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 21, 2025

An efficient supply chain strategy is one that takes every aspect of your supply chain into account, from inventory management and warehouse design to freight tendering and transport optimisation. This is why it’s important to map out your entire freight operation. What is Supply Chain Efficiency?

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EFT

MAY 14, 2025

External URL: [link] Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Report Image: Region: Europe Tags: supply chain logistics shipping Manufacturing freight technology strategy sustainability ESG

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EFT

JUNE 24, 2025

Primary Event: Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe 2025 YouTube URL: [link] Précis: Highly resilient European companies have been big investors into their processes, workforces and technology stacks, giving them powerful analytical capabilities and the ability to rapidly implement plans across their supply chains Premium`: Freemium`: Report: The state (..)

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Freight Plus

DECEMBER 10, 2024

LTL GRIs are carrier-initiated increases to base freight rates, typically effective in January or February. Evaluate and Optimize Your Freight Network Use this time to optimize your supply chain. Partner with a 3PL for Strategic Support Consider partnering with a 3PL like FreightPlus to provide expert guidance through the GRI process.

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Freight Waves

JULY 1, 2025

Moody’s cited the giant 3PL’s “disciplined approach to managing its balance sheet and financial leverage.” freight brokerage market will continue to drive solid and consistent results despite a difficult operating environment, including flat volumes and weak pricing dynamics.” A long run at C.H. The Moody’s outlook on C.H.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JUNE 18, 2025

Digital Opportunity for 3PL Logistics Operations! Supply chain software is a game-changing tool that offers immense opportunities for growth and success in the transportation services market.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 3, 2025

the bill seeks to restore and enhance the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s authority to address fraud and deceptive practices in freight transportation. With freight fraud costing the industry an estimated $35 billion annually, this bill equips the agency to protect consumers, businesses, and the supply chain.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 7, 2025

April 7, 2024 — Evans Distribution Systems , a full-service third-party logistics (3PL) provider of warehousing, transportation, fulfillment, value-added, and staffing solutions, has activated 378,000-square-feet of additional warehouse space in Allen Park and Detroit, as a General Purpose Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) No. MELVINDALE, Mich.,

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 19, 2025

This agility is particularly valuable for third-party logistics (3PL) providers that operate predominantly in leased buildings and have end customer contracts that are typically seven years or less. In a typical warehouse, AMRs function as a force multiplier, enabling the same number of people to handle more freight easily.

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Logistics Bureau

JANUARY 3, 2025

Transportation costs: Freight rates, fuel and labour costs, and other transportation expenses. By designing the network to be served by 3PL providers or planning to work with a combination of carriers , you can enhance your companys ability to scale its distribution operation as necessary.

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3PL Insights

MAY 16, 2025

For third-party logistics providers (3PLs), mastering the art of robot logistics means developing efficient strategies for storing, handling, and maintaining some of the most advanced equipment in modern supply chains. A 3PL that can scale space and services quickly becomes an essential extension of the client’s operations.

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3PL Insights

APRIL 14, 2025

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) underscores Evans’ commitment to enhancing freight transportation efficiency and promoting environmental sustainability.​ Partners in the program include freight carriers, shippers, and logistics companies that voluntarily adhere to SmartWay’s environmental standards.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 23, 2025

A leading 3PL cut its manual workload by 60%, saving the equivalent of three full-time employees while maintaining 98.3% McCarthy told FreightWaves that since its founding last year, BackOps is already saving frontline teams three to five hours daily. task accuracy,” McCarthy said. “An

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Turvo

APRIL 24, 2025

For example, a broker or 3PL might use predictive tools to anticipate spikes in freight demand during peak seasons, allowing them to lock in carrier capacity early and avoid last-minute premium rates. In a world where customer expectations are higher than ever, this kind of responsiveness is a competitive advantage.

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EFT

JUNE 9, 2025

External URL: [link] Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Logistics 3PL Report Image: Region: Europe Tags: supply chain logistics Manufacturing shipping resilience

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Zipline Logistics

MAY 12, 2025

Yet ANOTHER capacity crunch in the freight industry as consumers purchase beverages at the highest rate of the year. Beverage season in freight terms typically arrives in mid-to-late May and runs through mid-July. This causes other freight sectors to see spot-market rate increases as capacity moves with the demand of seasonal sales.

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EFT

JUNE 3, 2025

Channels: Technology Supply Chain Logistics CEO Focus Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Hi-Tech Industrial Logistics 3PL Tags: supply chain logistics shipping freight sourcing procurement reshoring nearshoring suppliers Event Date: Tue, 2025-11-04 to Wed, 2025-11-05 Event URL: [link] Event Location: Houston Number of attendees: 200 Programme URL: (..)

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Freight Waves

JUNE 10, 2025

What was supposed to be a return to normalcy has instead been pre-pandemic freight conditions with seemingly monthly disruptions to fragile supply chains. (GIF: GIPHY) 2025 stands to be a year that tests supply chains more than previous years.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 1, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 13, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was carrier Schneider, up 4.6%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 2.8%. The top loser in our index for the week was software firm Descartes Systems, down 3.2%, followed by USP, which fell 2.7%

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 29, 2025

Topping the winners for the week was RFID firm Impinj, up 8.0%, followed by 3PL Ryder, which rose 7.1%. The only loser in our index for the week was warehouse developer Prologis, down just 0.1%.

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Ware2Go

MARCH 14, 2025

Outsourced Fulfillment By partnering with a third-party logistics provider (3PL), retailers can take advantage of direct integrations those providers already have in place. This enables a business to maintain full control of certain fulfillment operations internally while outsourcing other operations to 3PL experts.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 13, 2025

Provides third-party logistics (3PL) services, offering clients a complete managed services solution. Founded in 1981, Bettaway has evolved from a local beverage distributor into a comprehensive logistics provider. Bettaway Pallet Systems, Inc.:

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 4, 2025

Annual Revenue On-Time Delivery Performance Gross Profit $10 Million 77% $4,620,000 $10 Million 95% $5,700,000 This example assumes a 60% gross profit margin. The difference between sourcing an average broker to handle your freight (77%) and hitting the performance retail buyers expect (95% or better) is $1,080,000 in gross profit opportunity.

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