Third Party Logistics

Container production reached a post-Covid peak of 521,000 TEU last month, which caught the market by surprise and led to shortages in equipment and vessels.

Take one last look at last week's top stories including robots helping humans in the warehouse, Peleton vs. Flexport, and delivery discontent.

Peloton's filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint against Flexport, claiming Flexport's mismanagement led to excessive shipping charges.

Over 9,000 Canadian rail workers may strike on May 22, threatening major disruptions across national supply chains.

Wabash's TaaS offers flexible trailer solutions without the risks and costs of ownership or leasing.

Discover how SEKO and Peli BioThermal are revolutionizing pharma distribution in Dublin.

Extreme weather events pose an extreme challenge for the transportation industry. Here are some tips on how to protect your company's supply chain.

Shipping giant UPS struggled with shifting consumer demands and rising costs, resulting in an earnings dip during the first three months of 2024.

A new Microsoft report on last-mile delivery reveals that speed and cost are the two most important factors, as customer satisfaction takes a backseat,

The new "State of Transportation" report reveals volatile weather, sustainability, and other factors are impacting overall performance.

As companies increasingly acknowledge the benefits of automation and implement it more widely, the resulting boost in warehouse productivity and throughput is set to soar even higher.

The IATA predicts a significant increase in air parcels over the next three years, the result of a surge in e-commerce sales.

Temu has shifted its focus to U.S. warehouses, promising faster deliveries and a challenge to Amazon.

The adoption of GenAI marks a paradigm shift in logistics KPI reporting, promising enhanced efficiency and agility for logistics operations.

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired Evos Smart Tools, providing shippers with supply chain optimizations and real-time analytics to help reduce overall costs. 

Supply chain professionals in the global container shipping industry expect more technology investment and positive growth in the market in 2024.

Given where spot market prices are at and demand for services holding steady, slow attrition of capacity should help stave off further downward pressure on rates, says Michigan State’s Jason Miller.

To excel in the swiftly-moving sphere of eCommerce fulfillment, it is essential to establish a robust infrastructure that encompasses people, processes, and systems. This infrastructure should be flexible enough to cater to the varying demands of your business and your customers. However, building a dependable infrastructure can prove to be a challenging task. This is the reason why several merchants opt for the assistance of third-party logistics (3PL) providers.

While most people sit at the Thanksgiving dinner table and enjoy the feast before them, few recognize the role logistics and the broader supply chain play in getting the food to the table.

In this podcast, Logistics Management and Peerless Media Supply Chain Group News Editor Jeff Berman interviews Ben Dean, Director of Logistics Strategy and Warehouse Solutions, for Seattle-based Flexe.