Third party logistics to see eight percent growth rate

A slew of changes in retail operations and global trade flows are going to push third-party logistics to new heights over the next five years

Ryder buys 3PL Whiplash in US$480 million deal

Whiplash provides e-commerce and omnichannel fulfillment solutions to more than 250 companies

CMA CGM buying Ingram Micro’s logistics business

Transaction includes Shipwire and the company’s logistics businesses in North America, Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific

3PLs innovate to keep up with pivoting supply chains

Pandemic pressures have forced retailers to deliver a superior e-commerce experience. More are turning to 3PLs to fill in the gaps.

DP World buys Syncreon for US$1.2 billion

US-based global logistics provider specializes in automotive and hi-tech industries

Mullen Group buys U.S.-based 3PL

QuadExpress is the non-asset-based third party logistics provider business of Quad/Graphics, Inc.

Irving Shipbuilding and union fight over warehouse jobs

Unifor accused Irving of outsourcing warehouse jobs to its own subsidiary

U.S. logistics costs drop four percent in 2020

State of Logistics Report finds supply chains continuing to reset from the pandemic

DHL taking on 2,000 fulfillment robots

Deal with Locus Robotics will place more cobots in order-picking roles

Metro Supply Chain Group opening third U.S. location

Kansas City, Missouri, facility will provide expedited delivery services to e-commerce customers