Third Party Logistics

From ever-increasing customer demands to increased operating and finance costs to delivering against the sustainability targets set by the C-suite, the need to go deeper with your third-party logistics provider is not only needed, but necessary to survive in the world of uncertainty in which we all live.

RateLinx and Reveel have formed a partnership aimed at optimizing parcel spend, in order to deliver improved performance.

CBRE reported that the largest 100 industrial lease transactions in 2023 included 43 deals for 1 million square-feet (MSF) or more, which the firm describes as “megawarehouses.” This fell short of 2022’s record-high 63 deals and 2021’s strong 57 deals tally.  The average size of the top 100 leases came in at 986,744 square-feet, down from 2023’s record 1.07 MSF and the previous record set in 2021, at 1.05 MSF.

Made4net WMS will manage highly automated, multi-national cold storage 3PL facilities for United Warehouse Automation.

3PL provider aims to reduce labor costs, streamline processes, and build more efficient workflows with new warehouse management system.

GXO officials said that with PFSweb in the fold it will expand GXO’s offering in high-growth verticals, including cosmetics and luxury goods, across North America and Europe by leveraging PFSweb’s relationships with more than 100 brands.

As many of the worst-case scenarios in the supply chain have not panned out, many shippers are more comfortable discussing long-term contracts with carriers, says BlueGrace Logistics executive.

A continued shift to remote work; the need for retailers to offer nimble shipping options; and the importance of warehouse operations to reduce inventory while increasing throughput are factors pushing laser-focused 3PLs to invest heavily in automation to make it all happen.

The Rapid Performance Evaluation identifies opportunities and potential improvements in every aspect of warehouse logistics operations; performance, productivity, service, quality, and systems.

Service levels rise in tandem with investment

2022 was a "very good growth year" for third-party logistics (3PL) companies, Armstrong & Associates study concludes.

Armstrong data points to a 24% annual increase to $148.1 billion, with overall gross revenues seeing an 18.3% annual increase, with total U.S. 3PL Market revenue coming in at $405.5 billion, for 2022.

Maximize Your 3PL Performance with the 2023 Peak Season Playbook - Prepare for Success Now with Tips, Checklists, and Strategies to Help Your Business Flourish During the Holidays.

From shuttles to cube-based AS/RS systems to mobile robots, we are successfully designing, implementing and operating goods-to-person automation that improves picking speed, productivity, and accuracy.

Learn about the cybersecurity breaches commonly occurring from third party suppliers, how to find the security gaps, and how to mitigate future cyberattacks.