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The Cold Chain is a Top Opportunity for Third-Party Logistics Providers

Logistics Viewpoints

If you have foods or medicines that are shipped or stored outside of specified temperature parameters, the safety of consumers can be put at risk. The 26 th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study – sponsored by NTT Data, Penske, and Penn State – was released a week ago. This is a report I read every year.

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What is 3PL? A Complete Guide to Third-Party Logistics

Unleashed

When your business is receiving more orders than it’s possible to fulfil in-house, third-party logistics (3PL) can mean the difference between disappointing customers and capitalising on that success. In this guide to third-party logistics: What is 3PL? Simplified global expansion.

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[Infographic] 21st Third Party Logistics Study Shows Increased Use of 3PLs & Shippers

GlobalTranz

Third-party logistics providers are evolving in the wake of changing politics, increased public scrutiny and demand for more value-based, not asset-based, services. The Third Party Logistics Study Indicates “Working With the Enemy” Is Profitable and Acceptable. 3PLs are changing globally. percent.

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3PL Trends: 10 Areas Shippers Consider as They Increase Their Use of Third Party Logistics

GlobalTranz

Third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are poised to dramatically shape the supply chain landscape in 2018 and beyond. In reality, 3PLs are increasing their value and transparency and are now essential partners for shippers who have the need to manage a complex world of global trade and commerce. But this is changing.

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The Future of Third-Party Logistics Beyond COVID: Where Do We Go from Here

BR Williams Supply Chain Management

A global survey of 800 executives by McKinsey also points to significant disruption and change ahead. To understand what’s going on with third-party logistics , we had an extensive discussion with four industry thought leaders at BR Williams. As a result, shipping costs more than quadrupled.

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Lingering Port Congestion with Paul Brashier

The Logistics of Logistics

Paul Brashier and Joe Lynch discuss lingering port congestion and other issues causing shipping delays. Having been featured in CNBC, the Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Bloomberg, The Loadstar, CBS News, Freight Waves, and Transport Topics, Brashier lends his expertise on US and global supply chain matters.

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Navigating Global Supply Chain Disruptions: Strategies for Resilience

SCMDOJO

As recent times have shown us, political matters across the world can have an impact on shipping routes, thus affecting the prices of goods all around the world. Delays Delays happen when ships are involved, or even when a vehicle transport company is involved like A1 Auto Transport. How Can We Create More Resilient Supply Chains?