Eric Heath, managing director with Bluejay Advisors, observes recent improvement in the state of the freight market — but says the story isn’t so simple.

For third-party logistics providers, flexibility is paramount in being able to meet the diverse requirements of today's customers, says Jim Hoefflin, chief executive officer of IFS Softeon.

Even without regulatory mandates, transportation leaders continue to integrate sustainability into their core transportation strategy.

Nicholas Antoine, co-chief executive officer of Red Arts Capital, explains why logistics and supply chain companies are an especially attractive target for investment by private equity.

The 115-year-old American Chain of Warehouses helps mid-tier companies, says Chris Kane, president of ACW.

Large, national carriers aren’t automatically the most reliable anymore. Today, the best last-mile delivery results come from carriers that use technology and local expertise to deliver more consistently, with smarter routes, better tracking and tighter control. 

Shippers expect third-party logistics providers to provide adaptive capacity, stronger exception management and collaborative planning frameworks.

The biggest misconception in selecting a fulfillment partner is that price is the primary differentiator.

3PLs may not own the trucks or freight, but they possess a valuable asset in a fragmented market: data.

The Amazon-UPS divorce is a wake-up call for every logistician in Asia. The message to Singapore is clear: Don't compete on volume; dominate on orchestration.