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.

Fulfillment in Logistics: How Does It Work and Why Is It Important in Ecommerce?

In the fast-paced world of ecommerce, the success of a business is often measured by the speed and efficiency with… Read More

WCA and Alibaba.com Collaborate on Cross-border Ecommerce Shipments

Peter Buxbaum 12:05 AM  1/20/2017

WCA Ltd., and Alibaba.com announced they have concluded a cooperation agreement that will see approved WCA member companies integrated into… Read More

XPO Logistics Awarded Cummins Aftermarket Contract

Haylle Sok 2:01 AM  1/12/2017

XPO Logistics, Inc., a leading global provider of transportation and logistics solutions, has been awarded a supply chain contract by… Read More

BREAKING NEWS: UPS Acquires Freightex

Haylle Sok 7:14 AM  1/9/2017

UPS today announced the purchase of Freightex, a UK-based asset-light provider of truckload, less-than-truckload, specialized, and refrigerated over-the-road services. The… Read More

Sino-Global Develops Logistics Strategy

Haylle Sok 2:41 AM  1/4/2017

Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd., a non-asset based global shipping and freight logistics solution provider, has signed an inland transportation agreement… Read More

U-Freight Spots Ecommerce Logistics Opportunities

Haylle Sok 2:03 AM  1/4/2017

The growth potential of global ecommerce is far from exhausted, according to the head of Hong Kong-headquartered international logistics provider… Read More

UPS And Optoro Form Strategic Alliance

Haylle Sok 7:18 AM  1/3/2017

UPS has formed a strategic alliance with Optoro, providing a one-stop shop solution for retailers and manufacturers to optimize the… Read More

Food Supply Chain Vulnerability

Peter Buxbaum 1:05 AM  1/2/2017

The replacement of Arabica coffee beans with the cheaper Robusta variety is one example of how food supply chains can… Read More

Joining Forces in Supply Chain Risk Management

Haylle Sok 6:49 AM  12/29/2016

APL Logistics and Control Risks have joined forces to provide a new online and consulting service designed to help international… Read More

Prophet Systems to Integrate INTTRA

Haylle Sok 12:05 AM  12/28/2016

INTTRA, the world’s ocean shipping electronic marketplace, and Prophet Systems, the leading producer of software solutions for the perishable food… Read More

Logistics Plus Acquires DoorLogistics

Haylle Sok 12:02 AM  12/27/2016

Logistics Plus Inc., a worldwide provider of transportation, logistics and supply chain solutions, has acquired the DoorLogistics service of SynchroNet… Read More

Morrison Express Offering FTZ Expertise in El Paso

Haylle Sok 1:30 AM  12/23/2016

Morrison Express, a global logistics, transportation, and supply chain management provider, is expanding its offering in El Paso, Texas, providing… Read More