newsworthy Jump in dedicated revenues highlights strong 2017 for 3PLs, Armstrong says June 11, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Dedicated grows much higher than historical average as shippers seek capacity assurance.Read More
newsworthy Study: Amazon's FBA Onsite program poses a threat to 3PLs April 27, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) Onsite may also help firm negotiate lower rates with parcel carriers, Armstrong & Associates says.Read More
newsworthy XPO launches European last-mile delivery service February 15, 2018 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Heavy-goods deliveries to begin in five countries.Read More
transportation For U.S. 3PLs, can the world be their oyster? September 29, 2017 Mark B. Solomon No Comments There's a world of potential beyond U.S.-based 3PLs' home markets. Do they have the means to take the plunge?Read More
newsworthy UPS buys U.K.'s Freightex in first foray into European brokerage January 9, 2017 Mark B. Solomon No Comments UPS to leverage Coyote, Freightex networks in trans-Atlantic brokerage push.Read More
newsworthy Looming presence of Uber, Amazon casts shadow over brokers' margins December 21, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Traditional double-digit paydays will have to withstand the entrance of big-time newcomers bent on margin compression.Read More
newsworthy "Uber for Trucking" name not an asset for companies, report contends August 1, 2016 DC Velocity Staff No Comments "Digital freight matching" services need to go well beyond that, Armstrong report says.Read More
newsworthy UPS and FedEx expand pharmaceutical shipping channels to global market July 14, 2016 Ben Ames No Comments Expedited drug-delivery services add improved visibility, additional cooling materials, third-party couriers.Read More
newsworthy XPO fires top three executives of former Menlo Worldwide Logistics January 27, 2016 Mark B. Solomon No Comments President, COO, top sales executive of former Con-way contract-logistics unit depart following XPO acquisition.Read More
newsworthy Banner year for consolidation leaves transport, logistics with bigger, fewer players December 30, 2015 Mark B. Solomon No Comments Action will likely cool after torrid 2015.Read More