Monday, September 28, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Following the onset of the global recession in 2008 there were relatively few large –scale acquisitions in the 3PL industry. That has changed dramatically since early 2014. Since that time there have been ten major acquisitions by 3PLs totaling $18 billion.
Monday, September 14, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
Since FedEx announced the acquisition of GENCO late last year, many supply chain managers may still be seeking answers on the cultural shift and its impact on the 3PL marketplace.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
In the annual study and forecast on third-party logistics providers (3PLs) the consultancy Armstrong & Associates note that “big deals” have dominated the last year.
Monday, June 15, 2015 · Jeff Berman
The bigger, the better could serve as a accurate description of the third-party logistics (3PL) sector, given the increasing activity of large-scale 3PL-related acquisitions, coupled with the steady revenue growth the sector has seen and is expected to see in the future, too.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014 · Jeff Berman
With an eye on further expansion of its e-commerce business and related reverse logistics processes, transportation and logistics bellwether FedEx this week said it has inked an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based GENCO, a third-party logistics (3PL) services provider…
Friday, September 12, 2014 · Bob Trebilcock
After years of being second place, materials handling and engineering are becoming first choice careers for some. Here’s why.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 · Patrick Burnson
A recent survey of 3PL industry leaders contained some revealing forecasting news.
