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20 posts tagged with “3pl”
The Freight Forwarding Consolidation Wave: What UPS's $1.6B Andlauer Deal Tells Shippers About the Next Five Years
UPS just closed its $1.6 billion acquisition of Andlauer Healthcare Group. DHL acquired Inmar. FedEx is pruning its forwarding network. Here's what the M&A wave means for your routing guides and carrier relationships.
CXTMS InsightsJune 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Logistics Firms Are Expanding Facilities Before the Freight Recovery Fully Arrives
Logistics facility expansion is accelerating before the freight recovery feels complete, giving shippers early clues about future capacity, congestion, and specialized service options.
CXTMS InsightsJune 7, 2026 · 7 min read
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 InsightsJune 5, 2026 · 7 min read
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 InsightsJune 4, 2026 · 6 min read
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 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
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 InsightsMay 2, 2026 · 5 min read
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 InsightsApril 30, 2026 · 6 min read
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 InsightsApril 21, 2026 · 7 min read
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 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
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 InsightsApril 4, 2026 · 6 min read