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Buyers could target warehousing and fulfillment operations in 2021, investment bank says
E-commerce capability could draw acquisition offers as companies adjust to the post-Covid supply chain.
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Warehousing 3PL
XPO says strong fourth quarter results show company has turned a corner from pandemic impacts
Annual profits for full year of 2020 still far down, but spinoff of contract logistics arm stays on schedule for second half of 2021.
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North American 3PLs notch growing revenues as economy recovers “in spits and spurts”
Armstrong study says profits dropped in first half of 2020, but incremental recovery set for 2021.
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XPO names three leaders of its warehouse spinoff
Deal on track to split company in two by second half of 2021.
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XPO finalizes acquisition of Kuehne + Nagel’s contract logistics operations in the U.K. and Ireland.
Deal adds to logistics giant’s capabilities for contract logistics specialty spinoff division.
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Amware Fulfillment acquires Moulton Logistics to expand e-commerce network
Private equity-backed 3PL grows network to 13 DCs, adds focus on direct response television sales channel.
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Market Trends: 3PL
In search of industrial space
Warehouses become smarter, more flexible as demand for space heats up.
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“Virtual warehouse” strategy could help companies avoid Brexit disruptions, Tigers says
Global logistics provider offers online visibility service for inventory split between DCs in multiple countries.
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In Person
In Person interview: Ed Bowersox of CJ Logistics America
In our continuing series of discussions with top supply-chain company executives, Ed Bowersox of CJ Logistics America discusses peak season, the benefits of lean, and the need for resiliency.
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In search of capacity, shippers put cost-cutting on the back burner
Change in mindset drives demand for reliable services, could support XPO Logistics’ move to split itself into two specialist companies, Gartner analyst says.
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