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In mid October, project44 (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and GateHouse Logistics announced that they had entered “into an exclusive, multinational agreement which will provide secure and authorized access to the largest visibility network across North America and Europe.” MORE
The 3PL industry is experiencing growth as shippers and companies turn to logistics experts for various facets of the supply chain so the manufacturing and distribution companies may focus on their core. The Most Popular Blog Posts in the 3PL Category By Pageviews for 2014. MORE
Mergers and acquisitions are an ongoing trend in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, and the big deal this week was Kintetsu World Express (KWE) buying APL Logistics (APLL) for $1.2 This was a busy week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to it. MORE
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. John Miernicki leads CLX Logistics Bids & Benchmarks service division through North America and brings progressive experience implementing, operating and analyzing distribution networks to the company. MORE
Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. Another week, another acquisition in the 3PL industry. Desperate times call for desperate measures. MORE
Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. Brokerage Transportation 3pl Supply Chain MORE
million in-cab devices connected to its network, and 80 of the Top 100 brokers in North America were using its solution. 3PL Episode Highlights Supply Chain Technology Trends brokers Descartes MacroPoint logistics service providers predictive analytics real-time capacity matchingThe real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017. MORE
January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London following this week’s terrorist attack. So sad, so senseless. May the days ahead be filled with peace and healing, for all the injured and mourning, and for all of us. MORE
Each distribution hub in North America is unique in more than their location, but also the logistics opportunities that lie in each area. Distribution Supply Chain 3pl Global Urban Hubs Warehousing MORE
The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment. MORE
Celadon Trucking is one of the 20 largest truckload carriers in North America. The post Celadon Trucking Implements Load Analyzer and Improves Service and Profitability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives. MORE
From California to New Jersey, North America produces some of the best wines in the world with popularity increasing year-over-year. Distribution Supply Chain Transportation 3pl MORE
It’s only been a couple of weeks since I wrote that convergence in the 3PL industry is accelerating , pointing to the number of large M&A deals announced in recent weeks, including UPS buying Coyote Logistics and Geodis Group acquiring Ozburn-Hessey Logistics. Today is September 11. MORE
Shippers and 3PL providers are struggling to adjust to demands in the market place, with the top concerns bugging executives being infrastructure issues and the capabilities of their labour forces. MORE
The other big news this week is yet another large acquisition in the 3PL market: GEODIS is acquiring OHL for a reported $800 million. Yes, the convergence continues in the 3PL industry. I didn’t do it. I came back from vacation on Monday to find almost 1,000 emails in my inbox. MORE
Morai Logistics is a renowned 3PL in North America and Mexico that tweets eye-catching infographics, enlightening blog posts and the latest news in logistics and supply chain. Cerasis, a 3PL servicing North America, is no stranger to the transportation and shipping industry. MORE
Guest Post from David Broering, President, North America Non-Asset There are few in business who will argue with the notion that the smartphone is the single greatest productivity tool of the past 15 years. Supply Chain 3pl Technology MORE
Intermodal rail transportation has revolutionized the way shippers deliver goods across North America. Intermodal Supply Chain Transportation 3pl MORE
Based on the current trends, North America could rival OPEC in oil and production. 3PL Transportation Management Upcoming Episodes Alaster Love Oil and Gas Transplace transportation Live Epsiode: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 ET. There has been a significant resurgence of the U.S. oil and gas industry in recent years, and U.S. is now second leading producer of oil (behind Saudi Arabia). MORE
FedEx recently announced two acquisitions related to third-party logistics (3PL) and information technology services, an indication of the impact of today’s Omni-channel commerce implications on customer and consumer fulfillment requirements. This news is significant because in our Supply Chain Matters 2015 Predictions for Industry Supply Chains, we predict other acquisitions surrounding the 3PL sector in the year to come. MORE
While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America. This is why it’s essential to rely on a holistic 3PL for expert advice and guidance. Your 3PL partner, for example, can recommend where your distribution centers should be placed to meet that goal, and adjust those recommendations later if your needs change. MORE
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics. September 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Fidel is dead. I am only sad that my father did not live long enough to hear those words. MORE
This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. As you know, the word 3PL conjures up over 50 shades of grey in the types of answers you will receive. For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. No matter what type of 3PL there is, each brings value to their customers. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry. MORE
With numerous 3PL providers offering supply chain services across North America, choosing the best-fit provider can be a daunting task. Supply Chain 3plIn 2015, logistics costs totaled over $1.4 billion dollars in the United States. MORE
In 2015, North America exported a total of over $2 trillion dollars worth of products to other countries 1 , which consisted of mostly ingredients and food. Distribution Global Supply Chain Transportation 3pl Export Freight Forwarding Import MORE
Channels: Supply Chain Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Logistics 3PL Event Date: Tue, 2019-05-07 to Wed, 2019-05-08 Event URL: [link] Event Location: New York Number of attendees: 500 Programme URL: Brochure URL: Speakers URL: Purchase Recording URL: Event Organiser: Priyanka Asera & Emma Banymandhub Event Organiser E-mail: pasera@eft.com Précis: D3 USA is the innovation hub for 400+ senior supply chain execs from major retailers, brands, CPG and service provider companies. MORE
The road to Coyote’s IPO has been paved with various acquisitions, including Access America Transport, which the company acquired last March (read my commentary here ). And we’ve also seen two large 3PL acquisitions in recent weeks, both originating in Asia: Japan Post Holdings Co. MORE
Another week, another acquisition in the third-party logistics (3PL) market. Yesterday, Transplace announced that it has acquired M33 Integrated , “a 3PL with particular strength in the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.” MORE
Click to register for this free webinar: Selecting a 3PL: 8 Things the Great 3PLs Do (Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm). Contracting with a 3PL is a great choice as long as you pick the right 3PL. The right 3PL can save your company money, improve service and generally make life easier. Choosing the wrong 3PL can be a living nightmare. A bad 3PL can cost you a lot of money, waste your time and ruin your customer relationships. MORE
His leadership responsibilities include marketing strategy, execution, and operations oversight for North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - CH Robinson Supply Chain & Logistics Trends 3PL C.H. Businesses go through many stages. At inception, business might be simple and consist of serving only a few local customers. Then growth—perhaps from new customers or a new product—adds complexity. MORE
A frequent speaker at industry conferences, he will be presenting a session on “The Last Fast Mile” at the Eye for Transport’s 13th Annual 3PL Summit in June. Image: Column 3PL/Logistics Features & Opinion North America MORE
Meanwhile, the overall type of 3PL services used has changed from transactional-based partnerships, otherwise known as asset-based partnerships, to value-added services. An additional 31 percent of shippers fear a loss of personalization among 3PL services will follow increased M&As. MORE
1 Economic growth, paired with various other factors such as driver retention, continue to impact supply chains across North America. Transportation 3pl Supply Chain MORE
3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum by EyeForTransport Chicago, IL June 16 -18. The 3PL Summit is North America’s largest and most high-level gathering of logistics executives and their manufacturer and retailer supply chain counterparts. MORE
Today, shippers face increased regulations, unstable market conditions and capacity concerns that make it near impossible for a newly divested company to achieve all of its goals without the expertise and support of a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. A 3PL provider offers customers with outsourced, or “third party,” logistics services for part or all of their supply chain management functions. MORE
The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Top Warehouses in North America. The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Warehousing Top 20 3PL warehouses top 20 warehouses top 20 warehouses in North America top 20 warehouses in US top warehouses warehouse 3pl top characteristics MORE
The Logistics of Logistics
MARCH 18, 2013
The top warehouses in North America were recently profiled in a great article by the fine folks at Modern Material Handling. Top Warehouses in North America. The post Top Warehouses in North America 2013 appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. Warehousing Top 20 3PL warehouses top 20 warehouses top 20 warehouses in North America top 20 warehouses in US top warehouses warehouse 3pl top characteristics
Supply Chain Link
JULY 5, 2016
Each distribution hub in North America is unique in more than their location, but also the logistics opportunities that lie in each area. Distribution Supply Chain 3pl Global Urban Hubs Warehousing
Talking Logistics
MARCH 16, 2015
The road to Coyote’s IPO has been paved with various acquisitions, including Access America Transport, which the company acquired last March (read my commentary here ). And we’ve also seen two large 3PL acquisitions in recent weeks, both originating in Asia: Japan Post Holdings Co.
Cerasis
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
This post is from a press release sent to us regarding the recent survey of the 3PL industry. As you know, the word 3PL conjures up over 50 shades of grey in the types of answers you will receive. For Cerasis, a 3PL is any company that provides technology or services to carry out any of the functions of the supply chain. No matter what type of 3PL there is, each brings value to their customers. Survey Points to Continued Success of Shippers and the 3PL Industry.
Cerasis
JANUARY 5, 2015
The 3PL industry is experiencing growth as shippers and companies turn to logistics experts for various facets of the supply chain so the manufacturing and distribution companies may focus on their core. The Most Popular Blog Posts in the 3PL Category By Pageviews for 2014.
NFI
APRIL 9, 2019
Guest Post from David Broering, President, North America Non-Asset There are few in business who will argue with the notion that the smartphone is the single greatest productivity tool of the past 15 years. Supply Chain 3pl Technology
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NFI
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Economic growth, paired with other factors like driver retention, continues to cause tight transportation capacity and impact supply chains across North America. Brokerage Transportation 3pl Supply Chain
The Logistics of Logistics
JANUARY 30, 2014
Click to register for this free webinar: Selecting a 3PL: 8 Things the Great 3PLs Do (Wednesday, February 12, 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm). Contracting with a 3PL is a great choice as long as you pick the right 3PL. The right 3PL can save your company money, improve service and generally make life easier. Choosing the wrong 3PL can be a living nightmare. A bad 3PL can cost you a lot of money, waste your time and ruin your customer relationships.
EFT
MAY 31, 2015
A frequent speaker at industry conferences, he will be presenting a session on “The Last Fast Mile” at the Eye for Transport’s 13th Annual 3PL Summit in June. Image: Column 3PL/Logistics Features & Opinion North America
Supply Chain Link
JUNE 6, 2017
With numerous 3PL providers offering supply chain services across North America, choosing the best-fit provider can be a daunting task. Supply Chain 3plIn 2015, logistics costs totaled over $1.4 billion dollars in the United States.
NFI
JULY 31, 2018
1 Economic growth, paired with various other factors such as driver retention, continue to impact supply chains across North America. Transportation 3pl Supply Chain
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Supply Chain Link
FEBRUARY 7, 2017
Intermodal rail transportation has revolutionized the way shippers deliver goods across North America. Intermodal Supply Chain Transportation 3pl
Cerasis
MARCH 28, 2017
Meanwhile, the overall type of 3PL services used has changed from transactional-based partnerships, otherwise known as asset-based partnerships, to value-added services. An additional 31 percent of shippers fear a loss of personalization among 3PL services will follow increased M&As.
Supply Chain Link
FEBRUARY 28, 2017
From California to New Jersey, North America produces some of the best wines in the world with popularity increasing year-over-year. Distribution Supply Chain Transportation 3pl
Supply Chain Link
JUNE 28, 2016
In 2015, North America exported a total of over $2 trillion dollars worth of products to other countries 1 , which consisted of mostly ingredients and food. Distribution Global Supply Chain Transportation 3pl Export Freight Forwarding Import
Cerasis
MARCH 9, 2015
The 3PL industry is currently at a juncture where stakeholders are being forced to reconsider the way they do business. The coming few years are likely to be decisive for the future of 3PL. A recent survey conducted by ETF has revealed that 3PL service providers are quite optimistic regarding their company’s business prospects in the next 12 months. This bodes well for the 3PL industry as a sound economy means higher volumes of shipment.
Logistics Viewpoints
JULY 28, 2014
Celadon Trucking is one of the 20 largest truckload carriers in North America. The post Celadon Trucking Implements Load Analyzer and Improves Service and Profitability appeared first on Logistics Viewpoints: A Blog for Logistics, Supply Chain, and 3PL Executives.
Talking Logistics
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
Based on the current trends, North America could rival OPEC in oil and production. 3PL Transportation Management Upcoming Episodes Alaster Love Oil and Gas Transplace transportation Live Epsiode: Friday, November 14, 2014 at 12:00 ET. There has been a significant resurgence of the U.S. oil and gas industry in recent years, and U.S. is now second leading producer of oil (behind Saudi Arabia).
EFT
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Shippers and 3PL providers are struggling to adjust to demands in the market place, with the top concerns bugging executives being infrastructure issues and the capabilities of their labour forces.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 2, 2016
Moving on, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Transplace Acquires Canadian 3PL Lakeside Logistics. September 2016 North American Freight Numbers. Fidel is dead. I am only sad that my father did not live long enough to hear those words.
Talking Logistics
JUNE 6, 2017
While civil unrest could slow down production or shipments in a foreign country, natural disasters can accomplish just as much shipping disruption in North America. This is why it’s essential to rely on a holistic 3PL for expert advice and guidance. Your 3PL partner, for example, can recommend where your distribution centers should be placed to meet that goal, and adjust those recommendations later if your needs change.
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. John Miernicki leads CLX Logistics Bids & Benchmarks service division through North America and brings progressive experience implementing, operating and analyzing distribution networks to the company.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 27, 2015
Now, on to this week’s supply chain and logistics news… Penske Logistics Reaches Agreement to Acquire Transfreight North America. Another week, another acquisition in the 3PL industry. Desperate times call for desperate measures.
EFT
AUGUST 16, 2018
Channels: Supply Chain Freight eCommerce/Retail CSCO Focus Logistics 3PL Event Date: Tue, 2019-05-07 to Wed, 2019-05-08 Event URL: [link] Event Location: New York Number of attendees: 500 Programme URL: Brochure URL: Speakers URL: Purchase Recording URL: Event Organiser: Priyanka Asera & Emma Banymandhub Event Organiser E-mail: pasera@eft.com Précis: D3 USA is the innovation hub for 400+ senior supply chain execs from major retailers, brands, CPG and service provider companies.
Talking Logistics
JULY 19, 2018
million in-cab devices connected to its network, and 80 of the Top 100 brokers in North America were using its solution. 3PL Episode Highlights Supply Chain Technology Trends brokers Descartes MacroPoint logistics service providers predictive analytics real-time capacity matchingThe real-time freight visibility space was particularly hot in 2017, with two major acquisitions announced last year, including Descartes’s acquisition of MacroPoint in August 2017.
Talking Logistics
MAY 31, 2017
His leadership responsibilities include marketing strategy, execution, and operations oversight for North America, South America, Europe, Asia, India and Australia. Guest Commentary Guest Commentary - CH Robinson Supply Chain & Logistics Trends 3PL C.H. Businesses go through many stages. At inception, business might be simple and consist of serving only a few local customers. Then growth—perhaps from new customers or a new product—adds complexity.
Supply Chain Matters
DECEMBER 23, 2014
FedEx recently announced two acquisitions related to third-party logistics (3PL) and information technology services, an indication of the impact of today’s Omni-channel commerce implications on customer and consumer fulfillment requirements. This news is significant because in our Supply Chain Matters 2015 Predictions for Industry Supply Chains, we predict other acquisitions surrounding the 3PL sector in the year to come.
Talking Logistics
DECEMBER 7, 2018
In mid October, project44 (a Talking Logistics sponsor) and GateHouse Logistics announced that they had entered “into an exclusive, multinational agreement which will provide secure and authorized access to the largest visibility network across North America and Europe.”
Talking Logistics
AUGUST 21, 2015
The other big news this week is yet another large acquisition in the 3PL market: GEODIS is acquiring OHL for a reported $800 million. Yes, the convergence continues in the 3PL industry. I didn’t do it. I came back from vacation on Monday to find almost 1,000 emails in my inbox.
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 18, 2015
Another week, another acquisition in the third-party logistics (3PL) market. Yesterday, Transplace announced that it has acquired M33 Integrated , “a 3PL with particular strength in the packaging, chemical and advanced materials sectors.”
Talking Logistics
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015
It’s only been a couple of weeks since I wrote that convergence in the 3PL industry is accelerating , pointing to the number of large M&A deals announced in recent weeks, including UPS buying Coyote Logistics and Geodis Group acquiring Ozburn-Hessey Logistics. Today is September 11.
Cerasis
MARCH 26, 2015
3PL Summit & Chief Supply Chain Officer Forum by EyeForTransport Chicago, IL June 16 -18. The 3PL Summit is North America’s largest and most high-level gathering of logistics executives and their manufacturer and retailer supply chain counterparts.
Talking Logistics
MARCH 24, 2017
January 2017 North American Freight Numbers. Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of London following this week’s terrorist attack. So sad, so senseless. May the days ahead be filled with peace and healing, for all the injured and mourning, and for all of us.
Quintiq
JANUARY 22, 2015
Morai Logistics is a renowned 3PL in North America and Mexico that tweets eye-catching infographics, enlightening blog posts and the latest news in logistics and supply chain. Cerasis, a 3PL servicing North America, is no stranger to the transportation and shipping industry.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
Mergers and acquisitions are an ongoing trend in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, and the big deal this week was Kintetsu World Express (KWE) buying APL Logistics (APLL) for $1.2 This was a busy week for supply chain and logistics news, so let’s go straight to it.
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