Explore the latest industry news about third party logistics (3pls). Stay informed with trade articles by Global Trade industry experts.
A third party logistics (or 3PL) provider handles supply chain management logistics, a service that can include transportation, warehousing and delivery, but may also incorporate additional value-added services such as production or procurement. By outsourcing these functions, companies can achieve a cost savings over having to meet these demands internally. In addition to the economic benefits, 3pls can also deliver improved technical proficiency, through sophisticated IT systems that are often more advanced than those of the production or selling companies they serve. Since logistics is not a core business for many entities involved in global trade, the ability to turn these responsibilities over to a qualified 3pl provider allows companies to spend less time focusing on these tasks, and more time on the elements that made their respective businesses a success.
Global Trade in 2026: AI Boom vs. Geopolitical Risks
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How Growing Trade Complexity Is Challenging Shippers Managing Transportation In-House
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Introduction: Why Global Trade Is No Longer Only for Big Companies
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Global Container Freight Rates Rise as World Container Index Climbs
According to data from Drewry, a key measure of ocean shipping costs has increased. The World Container Index rose this… Read More
FedEx Launches Reusable Packaging System for Business Shippers
According to a report from Yahoo Finance, FedEx has announced a new reusable packaging system for business-to-business clients. The collapsible… Read More
COSCO Suspends All Services at Panama’s Port of Balboa
A major Chinese state-owned shipping firm has halted all its operations at a principal Pacific port in Panama. According to… Read More
Belgian Port Strike Halts Shipping Ahead of Nationwide Action
According to The Maritime Executive, a strike that began on March 9 has expanded across Belgium, halting most shipping activity…. Read More
3PLs for Small Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Running a small business is exciting, but it can feel overwhelming. You have products to sell, customers to please,… Read More
Georgia Ports Authority Reports Second Busiest Year Ever in 2025
The Georgia Ports Authority achieved its second busiest year ever in 2025, handling nearly 5.7 million twenty-foot equivalent container units… Read More
U.S. Supply Chains Regain Balance as Tariff Shock Fades, but 2026 Risks Loom
U.S. supply chains are beginning to stabilize after a year marked by severe tariff-driven disruption, according to project44’s December Tariff… Read More
Asia-US Transpacific Container Rates Slide in November 2025
Rates for shipping containers from east Asia and China to the US West Coast fell this week, based on a… Read More
Navigating the Future: Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Market to Surpass USD 4 Trillion by 2034
The global logistics industry is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of this evolution lies the rapid expansion of… Read More
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