Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 24, 2024

While many logistics service providers commenced as transport companies, they have diversified to engage in contract warehousing logistics, freight forwarding plus many other value adding services. What are the key drivers for success in establishing a good customer and 3PL relationship? Flexibility andScalability.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 3, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 27, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 8, 2025

Click here to send us your comments In response, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has just released a framework it says can help shippers, carriers and brokers fight back against the growing and increasingly sophisticated threat of digitally enabled cargo theft. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 22, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 1, 2025

Eurasian Rail Freight: Demand for rail freight between Asia and Europe has surged, leading to congestion and longer booking times. 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. Smooth responses save the day.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

Click here to send us your comments That according to a recent blog post by the maritime analysts at Drewry, which noted that “More than five years have passed since the huge shipping disruptions, damaging port congestion, and cost spikes of the Covid period, but one feature has remained: freight rate volatility.” Likely I'm off base?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 11, 2025

All that is distant memory now, as the maker of freight trucks powered by hydrogen fuel cells announced it had begun selling off its assets. News that 3PL giant DHL will buy more than 1000 robots from Boston Dynamics, according to a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the two firms. Smooth responses save the day.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 10, 2025

The monthly report from Cass and partner Tim Denoyer of ACT Research is based on data from the billions of dollars of freight bills that Cass pays for its shipper clients. in 2024, and so far is trending toward another decline in 2025, Cass says, as carriers navigate the lousy freight environment. Supply Chain Digest Says.

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 18, 2025

Meanwhile, our supply chain and logistics stock index, which is made up of more than 20 stocks across freight carriers, logistics service providers, and supply chain hardware and software vendors, lagged the S&P, with a gain of just 10.3% Among the carriers and LSPs, 3PL Ryder was up 39.3%, while carrier XPO Logistics was up 23.4%.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 13, 2025

"Other" costs - always somewhat vague, and mostly involving certain IT expenses and some services such as freight forwarding, were up 2.8%, though this bucket is by far the smallest of the three main categories at just 7.0% 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. of the total, versus 28.6%

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 16, 2025

Meyers delivered presentations on his list of commandments at dozens of industry events for more than a decade, heard by literally thousands of people hoping to avoid their own "bar code bloopers" (the title of another often delivered presentation of the era). 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 25, 2025

He founded a new freight company called “Federal Express,” to denote his national ambitions. 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. Likely I'm off base?

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 19, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 17, 2025

3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. One purpose of the 3PL movement was to adjust to an always changing market. 3PL companies have vast knowledge of their business. God bless america from its present distraction. Smooth responses save the day. I dunno if I'm seeing this right?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 2, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 15, 2025

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 9, 2025

TuffAir’s site states that it plans to launch in the fall, “with high performance aircraft, lean operations and a scalable model to connect overlooked freight corridors across the Midwest. TuffAir argues that its strategy is unique and is designed to facilitate cheaper, faster regional air transit for freight. ( What do you say?

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Supply Chain Digest

JULY 17, 2025

In addition, with no end in sight for ongoing freight market weakness, rolling stock that doesn’t have a traditional internal combustion engine is seen by many as too pricey for all but the deepest-pocketed carriers. 3PLs just adjust to the climate and the areas of movement of Logistics. God bless america from its present distraction.

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Google did not acquire a third-party logistics (3PL) company or a logistics software vendor. The Rebirth of Transportation Marketplaces (UberCARGO, Cargomatic, and Freight Friend). Well, my big audacious prediction for 2015 did not come true. TMS for SMB: Breaking Down the Barriers. a “Control Tower” solution).

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2025

For freight shippers, understanding the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system is critical for the accuracy and efficiency of your logistics operations. In fact, the NMFC plays a vital role in determining the cost of less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping and how freight is categorized based on its key characteristics.

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GlobalTranz

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Editor’s Note: This is a blog by one of our affiliate partners, Global Vision Group , a Federal Maritime Commission licensed Non Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) and Ocean Freight Forwarder (OFF). The best thing an importer can do is to choose the right 3PL partner. Is Full container freight not moving?

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Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2014

So, here is my invented future for 2015, starting with my most audacious prediction: Google will acquire a logistics service provider (3PL) and/or a logistics software vendor. Competitive threats, for both 3PLs and their customers, will cause them to transform the way they work together — that is, they will take a more Vested approach.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 4, 2018

Market Review: Past, Present and Future. The past, present and future market forces causing today’s extreme truck capacity shortage include: Strong Economy. economy in 2017 and so far in 2018, manufacturers have been producing more goods than usual and requiring more freight to be shipped. What are the real causes? ELD Mandate.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Third party logistics (3PL) and outsourcing of nearly every conceivable logistics function is a known, proven, and highly mature strategy that delivers near immediate financial and operational performance efficiencies that assist companies to reduce costs and improve supply chain performance. Global 3PL revenues grew to $676.9

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 11, 2021

Inventory tracking and visibility must be present from the first mile through the final mile, reflecting the entire shipment lifecycle through white glove services. Indicator 2: Freight Spend Seems to Be Spiraling Out of Control. During times of high market volatility, freight spend will inevitably grow faster than anticipated.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 27, 2021

While large national networks comprise a significant percentage of transportation service providers' shipping options, several challenges present if these are the only OTR freight transportation sources considered, including. Download the White Paper: Over the Road Freight Management Trends. current LTL transportation ?rates

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 2, 2014

For the freight world holiday shipping or for shippers in any peak season (such as those who ship plants for the spring time) it gets chaotic, everyone is trying to clear docs, empty warehouses, and get their books in order. We lose valuable transit days with shipments when carriers aren’t moving freight.

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GlobalTranz

JUNE 18, 2015

This presents opportunities for developing new revenue streams, an exciting challenge to logistics professionals. In such cases, it’s advisable to look to experts in freight management, logistics, and reverse logistics systems implementation to optimize customer service and maximize potential profit.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 18, 2015

If you are a logistics manager seeking options for a partnership with a 3PL services provider or looking to optimize the 3PL solution, then understanding the expansion of the holistic approach that some 3PLs offer will help you select an option that best suits your company. A 3PL Services Partnership Drives Value.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 5, 2016

Although 3PL Logistics Companies or 3PLs were around before the recession, companies realized the short-term savings of outsourcing logistics, transportation, and freight management to 3PLs quickly, and the age of the rise of the logistics provider was born. Client Needs of 3PL Logistics Companies.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2015

We will also include a bonus portion of the post to include what is the outlook for the freight marketplace in 2016 and what to consider as you start to plan for better transportation management in 2016. . Adding some context to your experiences presents a more accurate picture of your year by tempering unusual highs and lows.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Consider how these issues will impact your carrier rates and learn why now is the ideal time to benchmark and bid your rates with the help of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. How a 3PL Can Help. To learn more on this topic, watch “ Best Practices for Freight Rate Procurement in Today’s Market.”.

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Freightos

OCTOBER 26, 2020

As a disclaimer, WebCargo , a Freightos Group company, does offers digital services to global forwarders and carriers, including online sales portals, digital eBooking, multimodal rate management and the Freightos.com freight marketplace. . The Freight Game of Thrones. The Maersk Shift: Where it started.

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