Logistics Outsourcing

Analysis

Freight Forwarding Has Reached a Roadblock

February 3, 2020

For years, freight forwarding companies have handled shipment bookings, rate comparisons and tracking services that are now offered by most online marketplaces. Where does that leave the middlemen of the freight world?

FedEx Has a Plan to Battle Amazon Shipping, CEO Says

January 30, 2020

Bloomberg

FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith, nearing the end of a legendary career, says he’s going to prove himself right one more time.

The 2020 Supply Chain: What Does the Future Hold?

January 30, 2020

Benjamin Gordon, SCB Contributor

Here's what executives learned about the coming year from the latest BGSA Supply Chain Conference.

C.H. Robinson Announces Launch of C.H. Robinson Labs

January 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

C.H. Robinson has formally introduced C.H. Robinson Labs, an innovation incubator where new ideas in logistics and supply chain are created, tested and scaled to drive solutions for C.H. Robinson’s customers and carriers.

APL Logistics Launches DataGuaranteed

January 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

APL Logistics has announced the launch of its new DataGuaranteed services to ensure the complete, timely and accurate transmission of carrier events.

Choptank Transport Launches ORBIT TI

January 23, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Choptank Transport, a third-party logistics company headquartered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, recently announced the launch of its new customer-interfacing market intelligence platform, ORBIT TI.

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport Announce New Partnership

January 21, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

SEKO Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport (AGWorld) have signed a strategic partnership to create new cross-border opportunities for shippers doing business between Asia and the United States.

Pilot Expands Warehouse Presence in Boston and El Paso

January 20, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Pilot Freight Services, a worldwide provider of transportation and logistics services, recently announced new warehouse locations in Texas and Boston, with an increase in its Foreign Trade Zone capacity in El Paso.

Nolan Transportation Group Acquires Eagle Transportation, Expanding Cold Chain Logistics Services

January 20, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Nolan Transportation Group, a non-asset truckload freight brokerage and provider of third-party logistics services in North America, recently announced the acquisition of Eagle Transportation LLC, a Mississippi-based freight brokerage specializing in temperature-controlled shipping.

From CM to EMS to MSP: The Evolution of an Industry

January 20, 2020

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

What should we call those behind-the-scenes entities that manufacture a wide range of electronics products on behalf of brands?

Logistics Outsourcing

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics outsourcing and its impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before using third party logistics providers (3PLs). New technologies that provide information during shipments are transforming the way companies work with these providers - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As 3PL services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics outsourcing solutions to power their supply chains.