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16 posts tagged with “3pl”
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
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 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
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 InsightsMarch 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Maersk World Gateway II: How a $200M Fully Automated DC in Singapore Signals Ocean Carriers' Push to Become End-to-End Logistics Providers
Maersk's S$200 million World Gateway II in Singapore is a 1.1 million sq ft fully automated distribution center that signals ocean carriers' aggressive push into contract logistics. Learn what this means for 3PLs, shippers, and Asia-Pacific supply chains.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 22, 2026 · 6 min read
Redwood Acquires Stridas: How 4PL Providers Are Going Vertical With Industry-Specific Managed Transportation
Redwood Logistics' acquisition of Cincinnati-based Stridas signals a strategic shift in managed transportation—4PL providers are moving from horizontal scale plays to deep, industry-specific freight optimization for CPG and spirits shippers.
CXTMS InsightsMarch 12, 2026 · 7 min read