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.
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
Countdown to Black Friday: Are You an Easy Target for Cargo Theft?
With Black Friday on the horizon, consumer goods of all kinds are making their way from manufacturers to distribution centers… Read More
Revolutionizing Global Draft Beer Supply Chain
When it comes to exporting beer across the Atlantic, brewers have been forced to compromise either quality or cost. They… Read More
CaroTrans Adds Direct Atlanta-Gothenburg Link
CaroTrans, a global NVOCC (non-vessel operating common carrier) and ocean freight consolidator, began a new Northern Europe service connection with… Read More
Countdown to Black Friday: From Across Oceans to Store Shelves
Black Friday: a shopping bonanza for bargain-hungry consumers and a day of record-breaking sales for retailers. It’s also the ultimate… Read More
New Ecommerce Fulfilment Solution
Wincanton, the largest British logistics firm, has partnered with Majestic Wine, the UK’s largest specialist retailer of wine, to implement… Read More
Dachser Continues to Grow in Asia-Pacific
With a new branch office in Vietnam, and new offices in Hong Kong and Mumbai, the global logistics provider Dachser… Read More
Kuehne + Nagel Enhances Global Freight Rate Management
Kuehne + Nagel, the global freight forwarder, has signed up to implement the CargoSphere Rate Technology Platform across its entire… Read More
Dupre Logistics Invests in Supply Chain Visibility
Real-time tracking has become an integral part of our personal life: people can track their rideshare, food, and home deliveries… Read More
Benefits of Partnering with a Non-Asset Based 3PL for Intermodal
There’s a lot that goes into deciding whether you should go with an asset or non-asset based provider for your… Read More
Partnership With DHL Delivers Supply Chain Savings to Retailer
DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group has worked closely with The Range… Read More
Big Data = Big Changes in Logistics, Transportation
One of the highlights of the annual Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) conference is the unveiling of the… Read More
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