Third Party Logistics

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.

The shutdown of digital broker Convoy has sent shockwaves through the freight world, but it may not be the last brokerage to close its doors.

PITT OHIO, a leader in transportation, warehouse and logistics services, announced it has been awarded a 2023 Supply Chain Sustainability Award from their customer, Parker Hannifin (Parker). The award, PITT OHIO's second in as many years, was presented to PITT OHIO in September.

Various media reports are indicating that Seattle-based digital freight broker Convoy is taking steps to wind down its business operations.

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 new study found both shippers and 3PLs are prioritizing ways in which their relationships can grow and improve, including data sharing and joint planning.

Uber Freight has unveiled its next-generation product roadmap as it shifts to customer-focused supply chain technology offerings.