Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 21, 2024

May air cargo volumes rise amid global disruption Freight market pressured again in May, Cass data shows General Motors (GM) is accelerating sustainability efforts in its supply chain, focusing on logistics, materials, packaging, and supplier engagement. May air cargo volumes continue to rise amid global disruptions.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Shippers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) face significant challenges tracking in-transit cargo due to a lack of status updates between ports.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 19, 2022

Fortunately, strategic planning can help you deliver your land cargo on-time , despite the abundant labor shortages. Low Land Cargo Capacity. Solutions for On-Time Land Cargo Delivery. Adapting to challenges and demands is part of the logistics industry. Consult with a Third-Party Logistics Provider.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2016

As shoppers count down the days until they can score deals on the hottest products, cargo thieves are counting on cashing in on opportunities to swipe unattended trailers and shipments. The industry experiences more cargo theft incidents when there is a higher volume of consumer goods moving through the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Shaman

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

With the contraction of air capacity and the unprecedented level of imports to the United States from Asia, logistics constraints grew in importance in the pandemic. Most of the industry makes most of the visibility solutions from third-party logistics providers and technologists obsolete. Let me explain how this works.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Key Takeaways: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics. According to CSCMP , a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) is a company that provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.)

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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.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2018

The industry itself understands how big of a change big data will bring: according to Third Party Logistics Study , 81 percent of shippers and 86 percent of third-party logistics companies believe that using Big Data effectively will become “a core competency of their supply chain organizations.”

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The conference is primarily focused on cargo owners, transportation management, analytics and technology companies, and most importantly, this conference’s participants are the first to hear the results from the 2019 Third Party Logistics Study.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? According to CSCMP, a Third Party Logistics Provider is: A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 9, 2012

There will be cost savings after the carrier has experience hauling your cargo from city to city and finds the optimum routes, loads and modes of transportation. Chuck specializes in Supply Chain Optimization, Third Party Logistics (3PL) and International Purchasing and Importing Consulting. About The Author.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 11, 2020

Freight cargo moves from seller or manufacturer to the end customer, sometimes with the help of a third-party logistics company and sometimes handled internally through a large corporation. That’s the process of reverse logistics. So, what is reverse logistics, and what does it mean to your supply chain?

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Third party logistics (3PL) is the function by where the owner of goods outsources numerous components of the supply chain to a 3PL company that can perform the management function of the clients’ customs, inbound freight, distribution, warehousing, order fulfilment and outbound freight to the client’s customers.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

These interactions flow across Brokers, Truckers, Carriers, Third Party Logistics Service Providers both at Origin and Destination. An average company would appoint anywhere between 3 to 50 Third Party Logistics Service Providers. According to IBM, “1 shipment goes through 20 people, via 200 interactions”.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 21, 2025

Geopolitical Instability with Increased Tariff Risk 80% Risk Score Reportedly, global supply chains face geopolitical threats that could disrupt trade networks and impact economies worldwide, including logistics, transportation and manufacturing industries.

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

market, and as reported by the Wall Street Journal yesterday: Since the shipping company filed for bankruptcy protection in a Seoul court Wednesday, terminal operators, ports, cargo handlers, truckers and others have refused to handle its cargo, for fear they won’t get paid. Hanjin handles about 7.8 That is causing turmoil at U.S.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 17, 2018

This may include working with a third-party logistics provider (3PL) to secure the best rates, especially if you are already locked into an existing carrier contract. Things go wrong, but freight or cargo insurance , often reserved for less-than-truckload and full truckload shipments, is available for parcels as well.

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Talking Logistics

APRIL 19, 2019

The same is true for the transportation market and the types of challenges and opportunities that shippers and third-party logistics providers face. The scope and capabilities of TMS, as well as the vendor landscape, have changed significantly over the years, and the systems continue to evolve.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In the podcast interview, Joe and Marty discuss transportation vs logistics, even though those words are used interchangeably, they mean different things. According to Council of Supply Chain Professionals, a Third Party Logistics (3PL) Provider is “A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 17, 2017

In the meantime, here’s this week’s supply chain and logistics news: Amazon Plans Air Cargo Service for Chinese Customers (WSJ – sub. I’ll just repeat what I said back in January: Is this further proof that Amazon wants to compete directly with third-party logistics providers? Intel Buys Mobileye in $15.3

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 26, 2016

The global logistics industry generates $9.1 The global Third Party Logistics (3PL) industry generates $750 Billion in revenue as a part of that figure. Air and sea cargo industries generate $62 Billion each. Tagging Moving Cargo with Logistics Beacons. Trillion dollars in revenue. Further, the U.S.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? According to CSCMP, a Third Party Logistics Provider is: A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MAY 26, 2016

What is considered logistics vs what is considered supply chain? According to CSCMP, a Third Party Logistics Provider is: A firm which provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. Below are the 5 categories of logistics services along with a listing of the 46 services. Logistics Services.

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The Logistics of Logistics

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Key Takeaways: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics. According to CSCMP , a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) is a company that provides multiple logistics services for use by customers. The easiest way to look at 3 rd party logistics is by the service they provide, which fall into 5 buckets: 1.)

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Freight Center

JANUARY 28, 2020

Here’s the dilemma – a truck goes from point A to point B with a full truck load of cargo and unloads their cargo but the return trip from point B to point A (backhaul) needs to have full cargo too in order to optimize every transit load and maximize capacity. Shipments to fulfill these lanes are tricky to find though.

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6 River Systems

JULY 29, 2020

Third-party logistics companies ( 3PLs ) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics , and they do it well. Revenue: $74.969 billion (12 months ending March 31, 2020), $74.094 billion (2019) Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, USA CEO: Carol Tome 2.

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QAD

AUGUST 22, 2024

He suggested the solution to stay ahead of disruptions is to emphasize the need for strategic planning and reliance on third-party logistics providers (3PLs). Managing Trade Compliance DRiV utilizes predictive logistics applications and risk analysis software to anticipate delays and disruptions, to ensure smoother operations.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 19, 2016

To be able to deal with tariffs and customs, many supply chain companies have partnered with third-party logistics providers who help them manage in-country transportation, distribution, and warehousing. Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Air cargo rates will also remain static. Managing Risk.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 16, 2022

The company is the choice of businesses that want hassle-free EXIM Cargo services. Along with EXIM Cargo, Apollo LogiSolutions also provides services that include: Freight Forwarding Port Clearance Customs Brokerage & Handling Warehousing & Bonded Warehouses Third-Party Logistics First-Mile & Last-Mile Connectivity.

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Freight Center

JANUARY 2, 2020

It’s because those trucks are transporting the majority of moving cargo in the U.S. Although digital commerce has connected us to conduct business like never before, cargo from one side of the world still has to reach its destination on the other side. Shipping by sea continues to be a powerhouse in the freight and logistics industry.

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Descartes

JULY 3, 2025

Provides Transportation Industry with Next-Generation Solution for Freight Fraud Defense ATLANTA, Georgia, July 7, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Descartes Systems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced the release of Descartes MacroPoint™ FraudGuard 2.0,

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 22, 2015

Time and again, brilliant logistics solutions have formed the basis for the transition to a new historical and economic area. Examples of this fundamental progress include the invention of the sea cargo container and the creation of novel service systems during the 20th century. Speaking of the rise in the use of third party logistics.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 4, 2025

Depending on the nature of your cargo, its size, weight, urgency and distance, choosing the right freight shipping method can significantly impact your bottom line. Intermodal freight shipping refers to moving cargo using more than one mode of transport, typically rail, truck or ship, but with a major distinction.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 1, 2015

They should also use the research to understand the different between 3PL (third party logistics) providers and 4PL (fourth party logistics) providers. The best freight forwarders offer “all risk” door-to-door cargo insurance to protect against major damage, theft or physical loss to shipments.

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