We've compiled a number of features to define current state of global logistics and help shippers understand the breadth of services today’s third-party services companies have to offer.
By LM Staff ·
August 22, 2023
When logistics experts discuss the challenges and prospects for global supply chains in 2023, it’s clear that a multitude of factors are involved. Many shippers and players in the transport and logistics business are currently under great pressure.
This is due to a number of lingering issues including huge increases in energy prices, large fluctuations in the supply and demand for transport capacities, delays in port trans-shipment, and bottlenecks in hinterland transport. Furthermore, numerous countries are experiencing double-digit inflation.
To help manage these growing pressures, shippers are changing the way they manage their global logistics operations—and they’re leaning on theirthird-party logistics (3PL)providers and freight forwarders more than ever to make that happen.
在这个年代pecial Digital Issue, the editorial staff of Logistics Management has curated a number of features to define current state of global logistics and help shippers understand the breadth of services today’s third-party services companies have to offer. For many shippers, the smartest way forward is to create a long-lasting, mutually-beneficial relationship with today’s more multi-faceted, global third-party partners.
Inside this issue...
- Freight Forwarders: Technology as the key differentiator
- Air cargo climbs to smoother altitudes
- Ocean Cargo: Stormy seas ahead for carriers
- Global Logistics: Under pressure
- Top 25 Freight Forwarders: Top forwarders continue to sail through rough conditions
- 3PL Trends: Keeping up with the e-commerce boom
- Third-party Logistics: Critical to reimagining supply chain networks
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