Third Party Logistics

Kenco, GEODIS, Sysco, Maersk, and other logistics leaders will join the program at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference to showcase AI, automation, and strategies reshaping global logistics.

Echo said the new Roadtex facilities are based in Greenville, South Carolina and also outside of Nashville, adding that these locations provide customers with various benefits, including improved technology, increased square footage, expanded transportation, and warehousing capabilities, and additional capacity.

The report, entitled “Working through the Uncertainty—Latest Third-Party Logistics Market Results and Outlook,” said that U.S. 3PL Market net revenues, which Armstrong defines as gross revenues less purchased transportation, increased 1.8%, to $131.5 billion in 2024, coming off of a 12.8% annual decline, to $129 billion, in 2023.

Occupiers signed leases for 49 mega distribution leases in 2024, topping the 43 signed in 2023 (2023 was the first year in which there was a decline in the number of mega distribution center leases—that saw sharp gains during the pandemic, topping out at 61 in 2022)

E-commerce growth is reshaping economies, supply chains, and logistics, prompting innovative strategies and technologies to meet evolving retail and manufacturing demands.

Join this webinar to learn how Werner has revolutionized cross-border freight operations with innovative logistics strategies, state-of-the-art facilities, and tailored solutions to streamline supply chains between the U.S. and Mexico.

In its report, entitled “Three Trends Driving Resurgent 3PL Industrial Demand This Year,” CBRE stated that 3PLs share of bulk industrial leasing—or leases of 100,000 square-feet or more—increased to 34.1% through the third quarter, ahead of 30.6% a year ago at the same time.

LM Group News Editor Jeff Berman recently spoke with Doug Waggoner, CEO of Chicago-based 3PL Echo Global Logistics. Waggoner offered up insights on various logistics and supply chain trends and themes, including: freight economic conditions, capacity and rates, and cross-border logistics operations, among others.

FitFlop’s global expansion strategy required a different logistics approach to maximize its growing popularity in the United States. Through its new 3PL partnership, it created an innovative footwear force to be reckoned with.

Service scores continue to rise in the face mounting obstacles

The report, entitled “Divergence—Latest Third-Party Logistics Market Results and Outlook,” said that U.S. 3PL Market net revenues, which Armstrong defines as gross revenues less purchased transportation, fell 12.8%, from 2022 to 2023, to $129 billion, with overall gross revenues down 26.1% annually, and total U.S. 3PL Market revenue coming in at $299.5 billion, for 2023.

Providers face challenges, but weather the storm

Join our webinar to discover how 3PLs can leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative processes to boost speed, efficiency, and financial success in a fast-paced market.

Most global and domestic 3PLs faced huge challenges last year as shippers adjusted to ongoing issues related to inventory optimization and geopolitical risk. To keep pace, the top 3PLs are now amping up their collaboration with carrier partners and implementing as much cutting-edge automation as they can to improve customer service—but will it be enough?

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.