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38 posts tagged with “3PL”

Japan’s $40B 3PL Market Is Moving Toward Value-Added Warehousing
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Japan’s $40B 3PL Market Is Moving Toward Value-Added Warehousing

Japan’s 3PL market is growing toward value-added warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment, and cold-chain discipline as logistics providers compete on service density and data quality.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJune 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Shippers Are Expanding 3PL Use, but the Relationship Model Is Changing
3PLOutsourcing

Shippers Are Expanding 3PL Use, but the Relationship Model Is Changing

3PL outsourcing is moving from transactional capacity buying to strategic, technology-enabled relationship governance. Here is what shippers need to control.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsJune 4, 2026 · 6 min read
Supply Chain as a Service in 2026: How BCG's Autonomous Supply Chain Framework Is Driving Platform Adoption
TMS3PL

Supply Chain as a Service in 2026: How BCG's Autonomous Supply Chain Framework Is Driving Platform Adoption

BCG's autonomous supply chain framework is reshaping how mid-market shippers think about platform adoption. Here's what the shift to Supply Chain as a Service means for your freight strategy in 2026.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Geodis Opens First Americas Cold-Chain Facility for Healthcare: What the 3PL Cold-Chain Expansion Wave Means for Pharma Shippers
Cold Chain3PL

Geodis Opens First Americas Cold-Chain Facility for Healthcare: What the 3PL Cold-Chain Expansion Wave Means for Pharma Shippers

Geodis' first dedicated healthcare cold-chain cross-dock in Chicago marks a new phase of 3PL investment in pharma logistics. Here's what the expansion wave means for shippers navigating GLP-1 demand, mRNA supply chains, and biopharma cold chain complexity in 2026.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMay 2, 2026 · 5 min read
Supply Chain as a Service: When to Outsource vs. Build Your Own TMS
TMS3PL

Supply Chain as a Service: When to Outsource vs. Build Your Own TMS

The SCaaS market is booming at $71B and climbing. But is outsourcing your freight technology the right call for your company? Here's the build-vs-buy framework shippers are actually using in 2026.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 6 min read
The Spot-Contract Gap Is Squeezing 3PLs Again, and Shippers Should Pay Attention
3PLFreight Rates

The Spot-Contract Gap Is Squeezing 3PLs Again, and Shippers Should Pay Attention

As spot rates rise faster than contract rates, freight brokers and managed transportation providers are getting caught in a margin trap that smart shippers should treat as an early warning signal.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 21, 2026 · 7 min read
The Echo Global-ITS Acquisition Reshapes the 3PL Landscape: What a $5.2 Billion Platform Means for Shippers
3PLConsolidation

The Echo Global-ITS Acquisition Reshapes the 3PL Landscape: What a $5.2 Billion Platform Means for Shippers

Echo Global Logistics' $5.2 billion acquisition of ITS Logistics creates one of the largest AI-enabled 3PL platforms in North America. Here's what it means for mid-market shippers navigating a rapidly consolidating brokerage landscape.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 10, 2026 · 5 min read
The US 3PL Market Reaches $272.74 Billion by 2031: How Integrated Logistics Models and Nearshoring Are Reshaping Third-Party Logistics
3PLMarket Analysis

The US 3PL Market Reaches $272.74 Billion by 2031: How Integrated Logistics Models and Nearshoring Are Reshaping Third-Party Logistics

The US 3PL market is projected to grow from $227.69 billion in 2026 to $272.74 billion by 2031 at a 3.68% CAGR. Here's what's driving growth—and why integrated logistics models, nearshoring, and technology differentiation are reshaping the competitive landscape.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 6 min read
GXO Opens Canadian Distribution Hub With Pandora: Why Global 3PL Expansion Is Accelerating Into New Nearshoring Markets
3PLContract Logistics

GXO Opens Canadian Distribution Hub With Pandora: Why Global 3PL Expansion Is Accelerating Into New Nearshoring Markets

GXO Logistics opens a new Mississauga, Ontario distribution center with Pandora, signaling how global 3PLs are accelerating into Canadian markets as nearshoring reshapes North American fulfillment strategies.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsApril 3, 2026 · 7 min read
Echo Global Logistics Completes $5.2 Billion ITS Acquisition: What the Largest 3PL Merger of 2026 Means for Shipper Strategy
3PLMergers Acquisitions

Echo Global Logistics Completes $5.2 Billion ITS Acquisition: What the Largest 3PL Merger of 2026 Means for Shipper Strategy

Echo Global Logistics completed its acquisition of ITS Logistics on March 25, 2026, creating a $5.2 billion AI-enabled 3PL giant. Here's what the deal means for shippers, carrier selection, and the accelerating 3PL consolidation wave.

CXTMS InsightsCXTMS InsightsMarch 26, 2026 · 6 min read