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Embracing the South American Ecommerce Marketplace

CH Robinson Transportfolio

For a more seamless process, it’s essential shippers work with a customs broker or third party logistics provider (3PL) with local offices in the area. Only two countries in South America are landlocked, Paraguay and Bolivia. Enlist the aid of a global freight forwarding provider, like C.H.

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3PL Subway 2015: Strategic movements among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

In the 19th Annual Third Party Logistics Study published earlier this year, the survey results show the continuing, positive overall nature of shipper-3PL relationships. Shippers report that an average of 36% of their total logistics expenditure is related to outsourcing compared to an average of 44% reported last year.