MILWAUKEE, WI, November 13, 2019 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com is an internationally recognized leader for third-party logistics market information and consulting. Part of its ongoing mission is to provide clients with proprietary third-party logistics market research not available anywhere else. A&A’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide provides online access to its continually updated third-party logistics provider database covering 635 companies and growing. Companies surveyed and profiled include Global Supply Chain Managers (GSCMs) to digital freight brokers, specialized/niche 3PLs, e-commerce 3PLs, 3PL subsidiaries within larger 3PLs, as well as regional divisions of GSCMs.

Over 80% of the 3PLs profiled are private versus publicly traded companies. The latest 3PL profile additions include: A. Duie Pyle, Amstan Logistics, Automated Logistics Systems, Beemac Logistics, Circle Logistics, Convoy, Dart Global Logistics, Flexport, Leschaco, Magnate Worldwide, Metro Supply Chain Group, Pacific Atlantic Freight, Port Jersey Logistics, Priority1, Rakuten Super Logistics US, Taylored Services, Transfix, Uber Freight and Veritiv Logistics Solutions.

A&A’s 3PL profiles highlight provider revenues, service offerings, geographies served, warehousing and transportation assets, freight forwarding volumes, IT and operational capabilities, and overall strengths and weaknesses. All of the latest information on 3PLs is just a browser away.

Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide and Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers can search for 3PLs by multiple attributes such as type of service, gross and net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates’ President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the 3PL Guide uses up-to-the-minute 3PL profile updates to generate provider queries and ad hoc searches, and it has real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities. It is quick and easy for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide is synchronized with its sister website www.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL is displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/market-research-reports/. The 3PL Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers www.3PLogistics.com/Product/Premium-Market-Research-Analysis-Expert-Information-Service/. In addition, the EIS subscription now has three subscription levels to choose from based on your research needs.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 85,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 21 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207

Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Access the Top 3PL lists and Third-Party Logistics Market information leveraged by more leading industry publications than any other source.

Milwaukee, WI, October 10, 2019 – Armstrong & Associates’ (A&A’s) latest Top Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) lists are now available. Leveraging its “Who’s Who in Logistics” online 3PL guide, encompassing over 635 3PL profiles, A&A’s Top 3PL lists include:

• Top 50 Global 3PLs
• Top 50 U.S. 3PLs
• Top 25 Global Freight Forwarders
• Top 100 Domestic Transportation Managers/Freight Brokers
• Top Global 3PLs by Industry

A&A’s latest Top 3PL lists can be found at: A&A’s Top 3PL Lists.

3PLs interested in being considered for all of our Top 3PL lists can find out more information at: Submit a Profile.

A&A’s “Who’s Who in Logistics” online 3PL guide is updated on an ongoing basis and includes profiles on more than 635 3PLs. It allows users to search by certain parameters such as type of service, regions served, revenue, assets, and more. Search results can be exported to Excel and 3PL profiles can be downloaded as PDFs. The guide also includes dynamically generated summary reports.

A&A’s “Who’s Who in Logistics” online 3PL guide and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/. The guide comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers: https://www.3plogistics.com/product/premium-market-research-analysis-expert-information-service/. In addition, the EIS subscription now has three subscription levels to choose from based on your research needs.

To learn about additional third-party logistics trends and network with industry leaders, join Armstrong & Associates at the 3PL Value Creation North America Summit. The summit will be held October 15-17th, 2019 at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. For further event details or to register, please visit www.3plogistics.com/3PLNA2019.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 85,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 21 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Amy St. Peter at +1-414-545-3838, or email Amy@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Milwaukee, WI, June 28, 2019 – 2018 will go down as an outstanding year for third-party logistics (3PL) in the U.S. The two main growth drivers were an extraordinary inventory build as shippers’ imported products to beat the implementation of Trump’s import tariffs and solid domestic economic expansion. Coupled with tight domestic carrier capacity driving up rates, increasing fuel surcharge revenue, and expanding e-commerce business, the 2018 3PL market realized extraordinary growth over 2017.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. estimates that U.S. 3PL market net revenues (gross revenues less purchased transportation) grew 12.1% to $86.4 billion and overall gross revenues increased 15.8%, bringing the total U.S. 3PL market to $213.5 billion in 2018. The last time the U.S. saw this level of 3PL gross revenue growth was in 2010 when the 3PL market bounced back 19% from its 16% decline in 2009 during the great recession.

The non-asset-based Domestic Transportation Management segment (DTM), which primarily consists of freight brokerage services and to a lesser extent managed transportation, and digital freight matching companies/digital freight brokers (DFMs), led all other 3PL segments with overall gross revenue increasing a whopping 20.7% to $86.5 billion. DTM providers’ top-line revenues benefited from heavy port to warehouse and warehouse to warehouse moves, the strong domestic economy, rising carrier rates, increased fuel surcharge revenue, and continued outsourcing amongst shippers. To find a better growth year, we have to go back to 2005 when the DTM segment had year-over-year growth of 21.2%.

The DTM market is also seeing emerging competition from new digital freight brokers (DFBs) such as Uber Freight, Convoy and Transfix. One thing digital freight brokers have done is place an emphasis on “digitalizing” DTM operations replacing manual carrier sales/procurement and back office processes.

The other non-asset-based segment, International Transportation Management segment (ITM), consisting of air and ocean freight forwarding and complementary value-added services, posted 15.4% gross revenue growth in 2018 to $61.9 billion. This was ITM’s best showing since 2010 when the segment bounced back over 30% from the great recession. 2018 ITM net revenues grew 12.1% to $22.1 billion.

2018 Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) segment net revenues grew an estimated 15.8% to $17.8 billion. The domestic segment leader J.B. Hunt Dedicated Contract Services (DCS) with 10,115 power units in dedicated, posted outstanding net revenue growth of 25.9% to $2.2 billion pushing its DCC market share over 12% on a net revenue basis.

Even with the import tariff inventory builds, Value-added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) had the lowest rate of growth in 2018 compared to its transportation management related brethren. However, VAWD’s gross revenue growth of 8% to $43.3 billion was the best the segment has realized since 2011 when it posted an 8.3% increase. In terms of year-over-year net revenue growth, VAWD net revenues grew 6.3% to $33.1 billion.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/. This annual 3PL Market Analysis report comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers: https://www.3plogistics.com/product/premium-market-research-analysis-expert-information-service/. In addition, the EIS subscription now has three subscription levels to choose from based on your research needs.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 20 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Amy St. Peter at +1-414-545-3838, or email Amy@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

MILWAUKEE, WI, April 18, 2019 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com is an internationally recognized leader for third-party logistics market information and consulting. Part of its ongoing mission is to provide clients with proprietary third-party logistics market research not available anywhere else. A&A’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide provides online access to its continually updated third-party logistics provider database of 600 companies. Companies surveyed cover Global Supply Chain Managers (GSCMs) to freight brokers, specialized/niche 3PLs, 3PL subsidiaries within larger 3PLs, as well as regional divisions of GSCMs. The latest 3PL profile additions include: Amino Transport, Armstrong Transportation Group, BEST Supply Chain Management, cargo-partner GmbH, Capital Logistics, EFL, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn, FST Logistics, Mid America Logistics, Noatum Logistics, Pepsi Logistics, Scout Logistics, Speedee Transport, SPI International Transportation, Traffix, and ZTO Express (Cayman).

A&A’s 3PL profiles highlight provider revenues, service offerings, geographies served, warehousing and transportation assets, freight forwarding volumes, IT and operational capabilities, and overall strengths and weaknesses. All of the latest information on 3PLs is just a browser away.

Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide and Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers can search for 3PLs by multiple attributes such as type of service, gross and net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates’ President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the 3PL Guide uses up-to-the-minute 3PL profile updates to generate provider queries and ad hoc searches, and it has real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities. It is quick and easy for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide is synchronized with its sister website www.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL is displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at www.3PLogistics.com/Product-Category/Guides-Market-Research-Reports/. The 3PL Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service (EIS) subscribers www.3PLogistics.com/Product/Premium-Market-Research-Analysis-Expert-Information-Service/. In addition, the EIS subscription now has three subscription levels to choose from based on your research needs.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 20 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Milwaukee, WI, January 31, 2019 – E-commerce retail now represents 9.8% of the total retail market in the U.S. and has grown at a compound annual growth rate of 14.9% over the last five years. Everyone knows that Amazon is the 800 lb. gorilla in e-commerce retailing, but what is its impact on LTL Trucking, Parcel, and the Third-Party logistics (3PL) markets, and how will it disrupt these markets in the future? In its latest report “Amazon Logistics Market Estimates, Benchmarking, and Predictions,” Armstrong & Associates analyzes e-commerce logistics, its major logistics competitors and Amazon’s impact on transportation and warehouse management, and the overall 3PL markets. Benchmarks for capital expenditures, warehousing and fulfillment, air freight, vehicles and drivers, and 3PL services and related assets are provided.

After establishing the current state of the logistics markets in which Amazon plays, the report’s analysis shifts to predict potential growth strategies which Amazon could pursue to leverage its logistics infrastructure and increase its footprint as a logistics provider via three hypothetical scenarios. Services such as Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Amazon Onsite, and Shipping with Amazon are detailed. In addition, the growth of Amazon’s Delivery Service Partner program, expansion of last-mile delivery capabilities, and possibilities for a 3PL acquisition are highlighted.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 20 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding, C.H. Robinson, and XPO Logistics Top Armstrong & Associates’ 3PL Brand Recognition Survey

Brand recognition is particularly important to the third-party logistics (3PL) industry. It’s a business that relies on reputation, quality, solutions, and scalability. Growing the top line means being top-of-mind to potential customers.

Since 2002, Armstrong & Associates has surveyed 3PL managers and customers to identify the most recognizable brands in third-party logistics. Armstrong & Associates Chairman Richard Armstrong announced the release of the 2018 Top 20 3PL brand recognition report last week at the company’s 3PL Value Creation North America Summit.

Once again, DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding topped the list. But when it comes to brand strength, the gap between the top three is closing. XPO Logistics and C.H. Robinson are quickly catching up. XPO’s 2015 merger with Menlo has helped boost its brand strength. In 2013, Menlo placed seventh on the list, while XPO didn’t break the top 20. Meanwhile, C.H. Robinson’s brand strength has climbed steadily over the last decade.

The 3PL market has seen excellent growth in the last two years. Macroeconomic trends, combined with intensifying supply chain complexity, means demand for 3PLs is increasing. The market grew 10.5% in 2017 to $184.3 billion, and it’s on track to exceed $200 billion in revenue in 2019. Conditions are ideal for winning new business, even as 3PL competition increases. The report includes data on the most common sales processes and contract lengths.

The report, which can be downloaded at https://www.3plogistics.com/brand-recognition-report-2018/, includes the Top 20 3PL Brand Recognition list, rankings segmented by operational strengths, and sales process, contract, and procurement survey results.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 19 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Dick Armstrong at +1-608-873-5509, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.

Jenny Sun at +1-414-545-3838, or email Jenny@3PLogistics.com.

Source: Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207

Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Determine Successful Initiatives for Competitive Advantage, Operational Achievement, and Customer Satisfaction at the 3PL Value Creation North America Summit 2018

Milwaukee, WI., September 5, 2018 –On October 16-18th, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the sixth annual 3PL Value Creation North America Summit in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s event analyzes the most important third-party logistics industry trends (such as recent mergers and acquisitions, e-commerce logistics, innovative technologies and automation) in an interactive and fully engaged way. Network with industry experts and peers that successfully navigate the unique daily complexities of the 3PL industry and learn ways to build robust 2019 strategic initiatives and thrive in a demanding market.

The 3PL Value Creation North America Summit is a distinct strategic event where C-level 3PL executives, investment community leaders, and technology innovators gather to assess the future outlook of the third-party logistics market and explore strategies for value creation to forge competitive advantage. Through a combination of insightful executive panels, market intelligence, and thought leadership, the event takes an unparalleled deep-dive into the operational and financial aspects of the global 3PL industry.

The 3PL Value Creation North America Summit 2018 features a prodigious line up of participants from C.H. Robinson, DACHSER, GEODIS, CJ Logistics, Coyote Logistics, JUSDA Supply Chain Management, Radial (a bpost company), Echo Global Logistics, GlobalTranz Enterprises, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Transportation Intermediaries Association, and more. Sponsors include Parade, Ramco, project44, 3Gtms, Colliers International, Fetch Robotics, Harris Williams, Nulogy, One Network Enterprises, PINC, GT Nexus/Infor, NLB Services, Magnate Worldwide, Lanetix, Wells Fargo, and Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

The 3PL Value Creation North America Summit will be held October 16-18th, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. For further event details or to register, please visit www.3plogistics.com/3PLNA2018.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 19 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Dick Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.
Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Milwaukee, WI, June 7, 2018 – 2017 was a good year for third-party logistics in the U.S. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com estimates that net revenues expanded 5% to $77.1 billion and gross revenues increased 10.5% to $184.3 billion.

Dedicated Leads the U.S. Third-Party Logistics Market
Tight carrier capacity pushed shippers to dedicated contract carriers in 2017. Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) revenues increased 10.2% over 2016 – significantly higher than its compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7% since 1995. Overall, U.S. third-party logistics (3PL) market revenues were up 10.5% to $184.3 billion.

Tight truck capacity and increasing truckload carrier rates are also driving overall growth in the Domestic Transportation Management 3PL segment. Domestic Transportation Management (DTM) gross revenues increased 16% over 2016 to $71.7 billion and net revenues were up 6.4% to $10.9 billion. The difference in growth rates reflects some gross profit margin compression due to quickly tightening truckload capacity in Q3 and Q4 of 2017, requiring freight brokers to pay rate increases to carriers faster than they can negotiate increases with shippers. With carrier supply and demand smoothing out somewhat, 2018 looks like a strong year. In Q1 2018, C.H. Robinson had increases of 14.9% and 10.1% in overall gross revenues and net revenues, respectively. C.H. Robinson accounts for approximately 14% of the DTM segment’s gross and net revenues.

International Transportation Management (ITM) is benefiting from tight air freight capacity due to the global growth in e-commerce and an overall strengthening of global economies. ITM gross revenues increased 10.5% in 2017. Net revenues, reflecting capacity pressure, increased 4.3%. However, Q1 2018 has seen better growth for Expeditors, Kuehne + Nagel and DHL. Expeditors’ gross revenue was up 9.7% and net revenue grew 9.9% in the U.S. Like other major ITM providers, Expeditors has tightened operations to improve gross margins.

While most 3PL providers are reporting tight warehouse capacity, Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) or Contract Logistics was the laggard in 2017. Gross revenue and net revenue increased 2.5% about 60% of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 62,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Amy St. Peter at +1-414-545-3838, or email Amy@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Milwaukee, WI, March 13, 2018 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) www.3PLogistics.com is pleased to welcome Nikhil Sathe as the Managing Director of its Mergers and Acquisitions Advisory practice. Nikhil will collaborate with clients to strategically create value for their companies. Nikhil brings a wealth of 3PL knowledge and experience to A&A as a CFO for third-party logistics providers over the past 16 years and with over 30 years of experience in logistics and transportation. With his experience, Nikhil is recognized as a supply chain management thought leader and is a regular speaker at major industry events. As a financial expert with extensive M&A, Operational, P&L, and Turnaround/Restructuring experience, Nikhil has helped organizations maximize their Enterprise Value (EV).

Under Nikhil’s leadership, Armstrong & Associates’ M&A Advisory focus will broaden to include Turnarounds, Restructuring, Staging, Recapitalization, and Capital Raising engagements in addition to its traditional Buy/Sell side and Operational Due Diligence advisory work. According to Nikhil, “A&A has a market-leading reputation in the transportation and logistics industry and with the investment community. I am looking forward to working with its team in driving A&A to a new level of prominence in the M&A advisory space.” Evan Armstrong, President of A&A commented, “We are very happy to have Nikhil join our team and anticipate significant growth in our M&A advisory practice. A&A now has the bench to tackle M&A work requiring in-depth financial and operational expertise.”

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading third-party logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key information resource for 3PL market research and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of its continued work in supporting its mission, A&A’s 3PL market estimates are the most often cited in securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs, media articles and trade publications. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 59,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s research complements its consulting activities by providing a continually updated detailed database for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Nikhil Sathe at +1-416-997-9300, or email Nikhil@3PLogistics.com.
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Leading 3PL and Investment Executives Come Together to Discuss the Future of Third-Party Logistics, Building Competitive Advantage, and Creating Greater Value

Milwaukee, WI., February 22, 2018 – On October 16-18, Armstrong & Associates is hosting the sixth annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. The 3PL Value Creation Summit is a distinct strategic event where C-level 3PL executives, investment community leaders, and technology innovators gather to assess the future of the third-party logistics market and explore strategies for value creation to forge competitive advantage.

Through a combination of insightful executive panels, market intelligence, and thought leadership, the 3PL Value Creation Summit takes an unparalleled deep-dive into the operational and financial aspects of the global 3PL industry. The summit will analyze the most important industry trends (such as value-added services, recent mergers and acquisitions, e-commerce, and innovative technologies and automation) in an interactive and fully engaged way.

The 3PL Value Creation Summit offers up a strong platform for executives to network, learn, and exchange business knowledge and experience. It is your chance to position your company to be a provider of cutting-edge solutions which enhance your customers’ supply chain flexibility and agility, while boosting bottom lines.

Comments from past attendees:

 “This is definitely a Who’s Who within the world of transportation and logistics.  Very informative and insightful. Interesting to hear comments from other leaders that are thinking about similar issues and trends.”

“This was a very well organized and informative conference.”

“The conference was a strong gathering of industry executives in an informal setting for the sharing of ideas.”

The 3PL Value Creation Summit will be held October 16-18, 2018 at the Embassy Suites Downtown – Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to become a speaker or sponsor at the event, or for more information about the event, please contact cheri@3plogistics.com. For further event details or to register, please visit http://www.3plogistics.com/event/3pl-value-creation-chicago18/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 46,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 19 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Dick Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.
Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Milwaukee, WI, February 1, 2018 –Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) www.3PLogistics.com estimates the total U.S. warehousing market for 2017 was $148.7 billion. Commercial warehousing accounted for $68.6 billion. The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) market segment was $39.1 billion in 2016 and is estimated at $40.5 billion for 2017.

To track the most up-to-date costs, pricing, and practices in North American warehousing, A&A collected information from over 500 contract warehousing operations, almost 400 contract customers, and 100 public warehousing operations. The results are published in a report released today, “First Wave Pick: The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2018, Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices.” The report is the latest in A&A’s series of Warehousing studies, which have been instrumental resources to the industry for over 15 years. In addition to market estimates, warehousing operators and customers of third-party logistics providers (3PLs) will find extensive guidelines for pricing, including e-commerce rates. “First Wave Pick” also includes a list of A&A’s Top 50 North American VAWD 3PLs, capability and technology benchmarks, contract length data, and market rental and vacancy rates.

Top 50 North American VAWD 3PLs
A&A’s Top 50 North American VAWD 3PL list—representing 3,827 facilities and 829 million square feet of warehousing space—includes data on leading 3PLs, including number of warehouses, total space, warehouse and value-added service capabilities, and warehouse management system (WMS) deployment. A&A estimates that there are 9,000 U.S. commercial warehousing facilities of size with 1.9 billion square feet of space. The Top 50 have an average of 77 warehouses. The average size is 216,593 square feet.

Benchmarking Costs and Prices
Operating margins, both expected and actual, have fallen since A&A’s previous studies. Market competition and customer sophistication are two driving forces. Pricing, especially in light of scope creep, is always a challenge. A&A’s Transactional Pricing Guidelines, included in the report, are guidelines for handling charges, storage per month by number of turns, rates for pallets high/deep, costs per square foot, racking costs, inventory turn discounts, per-hour labor rates, and transactional charges. Operating margin benchmarks are also provided. Benchmarks are split, where applicable, by warehouse type (contract, VAWD 3PL, or public), size, and commodities handled.

E-commerce
North American e-commerce logistics revenues were $9.5 billion in 2016, and A&A anticipates that number will double by 2020. E-commerce is changing the landscape of 3PL warehousing, amplifying the effects of nearly every major trend—a tight labor market, adoption of new technologies, increased rents, low vacancy rates, increasing capacity, and new development. In addition to e-commerce logistics costs, 3PL revenue, and growth rates, “First Wave Pick” includes, for the first time, e-commerce fulfillment benchmark rates.

This market size and benchmarking data is only available from A&A, and will be a valuable desktop reference. The complete report and other A&A research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading third-party logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key information resource for 3PL market research and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of its continued work in supporting its mission, A&A’s 3PL market estimates are the most often cited in securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs, media articles and trade publications. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 46,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s research complements its consulting activities by providing a continually updated detailed database for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Dick Armstrong at +1-608-873-2110, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
Milwaukee, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

WEST ALLIS, WI, October 24, 2017 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com is an internationally recognized leader for third-party logistics market information and consulting. Part of its ongoing mission is to provide clients with proprietary third-party logistics market research not available anywhere else. A&A’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide provides internet access to its continually updated third-party logistics provider database of 553 companies. Companies surveyed cover Global Supply Chain Managers (GSCMs) to freight brokers, specialized/niche 3PLs, 3PL subsidiaries within larger 3PLs, as well as regional divisions of GSCMs. The latest 3PL profile additions include: Bolt Express, Conestoga Cold Storage, Ekol Logistics, Groupe CAT, Grupo Logista, ID Logistics Group, KAG Logistics, MegaCorp Logistics, Nolan Transportation Group, Ottawa Logistics, Preferred Freezer Services, SEKO Logistics and United States Cold Storage.

A&A’s 3PL profiles highlight provider revenues, service offerings, geographies served, warehousing and transportation assets, freight forwarding volumes, IT and operational capabilities, and overall strengths and weaknesses. All of the latest information on 3PLs is just a browser away.

Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide and Expert Information Service (E.I.S.) subscribers can search for 3PLs by multiple attributes such as type of service, gross and net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates’ President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the 3PL Guide uses up-to-the-minute 3PL profile updates to generate provider queries and ad hoc searches, and it has real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities. It is quick and easy for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide is synchronized with its sister website www.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL is displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/. The 3PL Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service subscribers https://www.3plogistics.com/product/premium-market-research-analysis-expert-information-service/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 42,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

WEST ALLIS, WI, October 5, 2017 – As an expansion of our annual third-party logistics market analysis released this past June, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) has developed global logistics cost and third-party logistics (3PL) revenue estimates with projections through fiscal year 2022. Our global 3PL market estimates cover seven major regions comprising 190 countries.

In 2016, the global third-party logistics market reached $802 billion and is on track to exceed $1.1 trillion in 2022. Global logistics costs were $8.2 trillion in 2016 and should surpass $11.1 trillion in 2022. Globally, the Asia Pacific region is the largest logistics market accounting for 39% of total global logistics costs and 38% of total global 3PL revenues.

In addition to global 3PL revenue and logistics spend estimates covering years 2010-2022, A&A’s “Global and Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Costs, and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends and Analysis” also covers: infrastructure’s role with a focus on Brazil, India and China; Fortune 500 Global 3PL revenues and growth by industry; e-commerce logistics costs, 3PL revenues and growth rates; 3PL market segment revenues by country and region; and logistics spend by country and region and by mode and function. Global “Top 3PL” lists are also included.

The complete report, complimentary for a limited time, and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 42,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Amy St. Peter at +1-414-545-3838, or email Amy@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Leading Global 3PL Executives Discuss the Future of Third-Party Logistics, Building Competitive Advantage, and Creating Greater Value

WEST ALLIS, Wis., July 27th, 2017 – On October 24-26th, Armstrong & Associates in partnership with Infocast is hosting the fifth annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois. This year’s event boasts 55 executive participants from leading 3PLs, investment, and innovation companies.

The 3PL Value Creation Summit is a distinct strategic event where C-level 3PL executives, investment community leaders, and technology innovators gather to assess the future outlook of the third-party logistics market and explore strategies for value creation to forge competitive advantage. Through a combination of insightful executive panels, market intelligence, and thought leadership, the event takes an unparalleled deep-dive into the operational and financial aspects of the global 3PL industry. The summit will analyze the most important industry trends (such as value-added services, recent mergers and acquisitions, e-commerce, and innovative technologies and automation) in an interactive and fully engaged way.

The 3PL Value Creation Summit offers up a strong platform for executives to network, learn, and exchange business knowledge and experience. It is your chance to position your company to be a provider of cutting-edge solutions which enhance your customers’ supply chain flexibility and agility while boosting bottom lines.

This year’s summit features the new and expanded topics of Ask the Experts (sponsored by project44), Innovation in the Americas, and Warehouse Pricing Best Practices for Increased Profitability. It offers a prodigious line up of participants from DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding, Kuehne + Nagel, C.H. Robinson, GEODIS, Yusen Logistics, CJ Logistics, FedEx Supply Chain, Coyote Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, GlobalTranz Enterprises, and more. Sponsors include MercuryGate International, project44, Bringg, MP Objects, GlobalTranz Enterprises, 3GTMS, Nulogy, Fetch Robotics, and Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc.

The 3PL Value Creation Summit will be held October 24-26th, 2017 at the Conference Chicago at University Center in Chicago, Illinois. If you would like to become a speaker or sponsor, please contact cheri@3plogistics.com. For further event details or to register, please visit http://infocastinc.com/event/3pl-value-creation/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 42,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

ABOUT INFOCAST
For over 30 years, Infocast has produced deal-making events that enable organizations to innovate, design and build a better future. Infocast events ignite business transformation in each of the industries they serve, through extensive market research for the most relevant content and in-demand speakers, attracting highly-targeted audiences there to network with and learn from key industry leaders.

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Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

WEST ALLIS, WI, June 15, 2017 – For third-party logistics in the U.S., 2016 was a mediocre year. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) net revenues grew 2.1% over 2015 to $73.5 billion. Overall gross revenues increased 3.5% expanding the total U.S. 3PL market to $166.8 billion.

Big M&A deals changed third-party logistics from mid-2014 through 2015. In 2016, the pace slackened significantly. The biggest deal was FedEx’s acquisition of TNT Express in the second quarter. Other big deals were DSV’s acquisition of UTi Worldwide in January and HNA Group’s purchase of Ingram Micro for $6 billion.

In 2016, the Domestic Transportation Management (DTM) segment increased 5.3% in gross revenue and 7% in net revenue as Domestic Transportation Management 3PLs (DTMs) tightened up operations in an effort to compensate for ample truck capacity. International Transportation Management (ITM), which had strong growth 10 years ago, grew 2.6% in gross revenue, but net revenue fell 1.9%. ITM, like DTM, was negatively impacted by too much air and ocean capacity in the market. Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC) grew 3.5%. Segment leader, Ryder, was up 14%. Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) increased 1.9% on tight capacity and warehouse utilization.

Global 3PL revenues reached $802 billion in 2016 and are on track to exceed $962 billion in 2020. We’ve expanded our global 3PL market estimates to seven major regions comprising 190 countries. Total and segment 3PL revenues and logistics spend by key countries and regions are included.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 42,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Amy St. Peter at +1-414-545-3838, or email Amy@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

3PL Customers Report Identifies Service Trends, 3PL Market Segment Sizes, and Growth Rates

WEST ALLIS, Wis., May 18, 2017—Ninety percent of Domestic Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs for logistics and supply chain functions, according to a new report just released by Armstrong & Associates.

“Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships – 2017,” an update to the company’s best-selling 2013 report, quantifies major trends in 3PL customer relationships. Armstrong & Associates has been tracking these relationships for more than a decade. The report findings are based on analysis of more than 7,200 current 3PL customer relationships in 41 countries—representing nearly 20,000 services.

Market sizing for Domestic and Global Fortune 3PL revenues is included in the report. 3PL revenues are also available for nine major industry segments. Key 3PL services are detailed, as are capabilities for seven leading 3PLs. Regional and country level trends—a new addition to this year’s report—are also analyzed.

Fortune 1,000 3PL revenues, which, at $132.8 billion, account for just under 80% of the U.S. 3PL market, are estimated for nine major industry segments. In 2016, the 3PL revenues for the Retailing and Technological industries dominated, representing $32.4 billion and $30.6 billion, respectively. Global Fortune 500 3PL revenues, reaching $273.8 billion in 2016, are led by the Technological and Automotive industries, accounting for $77.2 billion and $52.5 billion, respectively. The report includes 3PL revenues by industry for both Domestic and Global Fortune companies for the years 2008–2016, along with 2017 and 2018 estimates.

In addition to an analysis of 3PL use by Domestic Fortune 1,000 and Global Fortune 500 companies, the report details the type and number of 3PL services customers tend to use. 3PL customers use an average of 2.77 services per 3PL relationship—often a combination of Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, and/or Value-Added services. Further analysis shows the most requested services for each of the nine industry segments included.

Profiles are included for seven 3PL leaders serving customers in the Automotive, Retailing, Technological, and Food and Groceries industries.

New to this year’s report is an analysis of 3PL service and industry trends for three major regions (North America, Asia-Pacific, and EMEA). Although transportation management services rank high in all regions, 3PLs in the Asia-Pacific region provide shippers with a significant number of international services and serve the greatest proportion of Retailing and Technological customers. EMEA-based 3PLs provide a greater proportion of warehousing, value-added, and integrated solutions, and have a high rate of Automotive industry customers.

For the first time, the breadth of data available allowed for a deep-dive into 3PL relationships in seven countries: China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, and Brazil. For each country, services and relationships by industry vertical are benchmarked against global and regional averages.

Commenting on the report, Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates said, “This year’s analysis of 3PL customer relationships is our best to date and builds upon our previous reports. It provides insights into customer outsourcing trends and which services are in demand in different geographies.  Our analysis includes industry 3PL spend and growth estimates for years 2008 through 2018E for the Fortune 1000 Domestic and 500 Global.  We have also expanded our vertical industry subsegment analysis and 3PL services segmentations and analysis.”

The complete report is available from Armstrong & Associates at https://www.3plogistics.com/product/trends-3plcustomer-relationships-2017/

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 40,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 17 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Haley O’Donnell at +1-414-545-3838, or email haley@3plogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

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Armstrong & Associates Hosts Second Annual 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit

Leading Global 3PL Executives Discuss the Future of Third-Party Logistics, Building Competitive Advantage, and Creating Greater Value

WEST ALLIS, Wis.,  January 26, 2017 – On May 17th, Armstrong & Associates in partnership with the Global Supply Chain Council is hosting the second annual 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit in Hong Kong. The summit will bring together senior executives from third-party logistics providers and industry investors to network and share cutting edge concepts for achieving growth in 2017 globally and across Asia.

The 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit exists to drive the industry forward. The event fosters progress by bringing thought leaders together to discuss the most important industry trends and issues (such as recent mergers and acquisitions, cross border e-commerce, and innovative technologies) in an interactive and fully engaged way. With its focus on executive panels to share information, the 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit is unique amongst conferences. As such, this one event represents an unparalleled deep-dive into the operational and financial aspects of the global 3PL industry.

The 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit will be held May 17th, 2017 at the KPMG Conference Center in Hong Kong. If you would like to become a speaker or sponsor, please contact cheri@3plogistics.com. For further event details or to register, please visit http://hk.3plsummit.asia.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 30,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

ABOUT GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN COUNCIL
The Global Supply Chain Council is the professional organization of choice for providing leadership opportunities, professional and personal growth in supply chain management all over Asia. Founded in 2002, the Council is Asia’s leading professional organization serving a fast growing community of more than 30,000 executives and representing leading companies who view their supply chains as a critical driver of shareholder value and competitiveness.

For more information, please contact:
Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email cheri@3plogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

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WEST ALLIS, Wis., July 29, 2016 – Spare Parts Logistics (SPL) is an essential part of global supply chain management. To update users, Armstrong & Associates has released a report called “Keep it Running: The Quintessential Spare Parts Logistics Report.” The report provides global Spare Parts Logistics market estimates and details the Spare Parts Logistics capabilities of eight leading providers.

The report is ideal for shippers seeking a spare parts logistics provider, for providers that wish to benchmark service offerings, or for researchers in need of market sizing data.

Global SPL Market Estimates

Armstrong & Associates estimates the global SPL market is $52.7 billion a year, representing approximately 6.9% of total Third-Party Logistics (3PL) revenue. Since our last publication of the report, we have seen a 2008-2016 compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%.

The report includes global SPL market estimates, which are further calculated at the country/region level and for major industry verticals. The Spare Parts Logistics market is driven by high-value manufactured products and their maintenance, particularly in the Automotive, Industrial, and Technological industry verticals. The Automotive industry accounts for $18.1 billion, or 34.3%, of total SPL revenue. This is closely followed by the Technological industry ($17.7 billion, or 33.5%). Industrial accounts for $10.9 billion (20.7%) of total SPL revenue. Elements and Healthcare make up smaller portions of the total: $3.9 billion (7.4%) and $2.1 billion (4.0%), respectively.

Leading 3PL Spare Parts Logistics Providers

Shippers rely on 3PLs to optimize short turn-around inventory fulfillment while minimizing costs. To support shippers’ SPL needs, 3PL providers offer services such as parts distribution, order fulfillment, inventory management, reverse logistics, network and parts planning, and transportation and warehouse management. Additionally, some providers offer repair and refurbishment services, call center staffing, field technician training, and value-added services. 3PLs meet shipper needs with their strategically positioned global networks, integrated IT systems, value-added services, reporting and analytics, flexibility, scalability, and standardized processes.

For each of the eight leading providers profiled in the report, including UPS, FedEx, DHL, and DB Schenker, we describe services, markets and industries served, technology supporting SPL activities, customers, and case studies. Network scope is reported, including control tower and forward stocking locations. UPS, for example, has more than 1,000 forward stocking locations and five global control towers.

Download the Report

The report is available free of charge at https://www.3plogistics.com/product/keep-running-quintessential-spare-parts-logistics-report/.

About Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 30,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Richard Armstrong at +1-608-873-2110, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.
Haley O’Donnell at +1-414-545-3838, or email Haley@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

WEST ALLIS, Wis., July 29, 2016 – A report published Friday by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) highlights the inaccuracy of the term “Uber for Trucking.” A&A, a leading Third-Party Logistics market research firm, profiled 27 companies providing “Uber for Trucking” solutions. Its research concludes that “Digital Freight Matching” is a much more apt description. The findings are published in a new report, titled “Digital Freight Matching – Capturing Technology-Based Efficiencies in the Trucking Industry.”

The principle is simple: Digital Freight Matching (DFM) companies use digital platforms to match a Shipper’s freight with available Carrier capacity. The goal is to better utilize motor carrier capacity by offering a convenient, digital app to connect Shippers and Carriers.

The numbers are compelling. The U.S. trucking market is valued at $700.3 billion. Global investment in on-demand technologies soared to $18 billion in 2015 – a record high. The Digital Freight Matching sector has attracted over $180 million in venture capital investment since 2011, including $67 million in 2016 alone. Empty miles estimates range from 10-23% while e-commerce fulfillment costs are increasing. The natural response is to improve inefficiencies in the trucking industry with an Uber-like solution. After all, Uber addresses a similar problem (underutilized capacity in taxis) with a similar solution (a mobile app matching demand and supply).

But one of the key components of Uber’s model is the commodity-like nature of the ride-hailing service. A&A’s analysis shows the principle behind Digital Freight Matching may be simple, but the trucking industry is not. Domestic transportation is not a simple commodity. Complexities arise in the form of specialized equipment types, shipments transported via multiple modes, and necessary exception handling for service issues such as equipment breakdowns. Shipments are high-value and time sensitive. Placing an Uber-like app atop a complex industry doesn’t truly address the problem. Shippers and Carriers alike will be disappointed if this is the extent of the ‘solution.’

Still, the transportation industry will benefit from efficiencies offered through improved technology. In fact, A&A found most Digital Freight Matching companies aren’t simply mimicking the Uber model. Many even adamantly reject the term “Uber for Trucking.” Instead, DFM apps incorporate technologies in novel ways, accounting for the complexities and nuances of the trucking industry. Apps include some of the functionality popularized by Uber – algorithmic pricing, API map integration, track-and-trace, and mobile transactions – along with features specific to trucking, such as trip planning, digital document storage, and TMS integration. These apps aren’t just “Uber for Trucking” – and that’s a good thing. By leaving the term “Uber for Trucking” behind, A&A hopes to instead focus on specific technologies and business models, and assess how they may help the industry move forward.

Valuable technologies are emerging and A&A recognizes the potential of these technologies to efficiently match freight. Digital Freight Matching – Capturing Technology-Based Efficiencies in the Trucking Industry summarizes the DFM landscape, a valuable topic for those in the trucking, technology, or third-party logistics industry. The report includes an overview of transportation and technology market conditions and trends, comparisons of product offerings, an assessment of five overarching DFM business models, a discussion of industry challenges, and profiles of 27 DFM companies.

The report is available for purchase from Armstrong & Associates or complimentary for A&A Expert Information Services subscribers.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 30,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Haley O’Donnell at +1-414-545-3838, or email Haley@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

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WEST ALLIS, WI, June 14, 2016 – For third-party logistics, 2015 was a year dominated by mergers and acquisitions, ample carrier capacity, and sagging fuel prices.

3PL net revenues grew 4.5% in 2015 to $71.9 billion. Overall gross revenues had a muted 2.2% increase, primarily due to reduced fuel prices in 2015 versus 2014 and the resulting reduction in fuel surcharge revenue for non-asset domestic and international transportation managers. The total U.S. 3PL Market expanded to $161.2 billion.

Big M&A deals changed third-party logistics from mid-2014 through 2015. Brad Jacobs and his XPO Logistics team helped make 2015 the largest 3PL M&A year (with purchases including Con-way and Norbert Dentressangle) for deals over $100 million at 11, since A&A began tracking activity in 1999. The resulting M&A operations integrations have increased concentration on efficiency and profitability. They should add further emphasis on quality and “lean” process improvement initiatives.

For 2015, the domestic transportation management (DTM) 3PL segment lead the way with net revenue growth of 12.4%. DTM is the modern and sophisticated offspring of freight brokerage. International transportation management (ITM) rebounded with 4.8% net revenue growth. Dedicated contract carriage (DCC) net revenue saw muted growth of 4.0% due to ample carrier capacity in the market. While many 3PL warehouses were full in 2014 and 2015, pricing pressure has dominated the competitive landscape. Value-added warehousing and distribution (VAWD) had a meager 2.2% increase in net revenue for the year.

The big story in warehousing has been Amazon’s sequential growth in its fulfillment center operations. If all of Amazon’s warehouses, accounting for 100.6 million square feet of space were counted as 3PL VAWD space, it would be the third largest global VAWD 3PL behind DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding with 248 million square feet and XPO Logistics with 151 million square feet (through the combination of Norbert Dentressangle, Menlo Logistics, and New Breed Logistics). Amazon is also growing its internal freight forwarding and domestic transportation management skills, so we are awaiting the day when it truly goes to market as an integrated 3PL. It has already described itself as a transportation service provider in a recent 10-K filing.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 30,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

For more information, please contact:
Evan Armstrong at +1-608-268-5860, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.
Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

WEST ALLIS, WI, June 2, 2016 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com is an internationally recognized leader for third-party logistics market information and consulting. Part of its ongoing mission is to provide clients with proprietary third-party logistics market research not available anywhere else. A&A’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide provides Internet access to its continually updated third-party logistics provider database. With 478 companies surveyed, the 3PLs profiled in A&A’s guide represent over 50% of the total Global 3PL Market revenues.

A&A’s 3PL profiles highlight provider revenues, service offerings, geographies served, warehousing and transportation assets, freight forwarding volumes, IT and operational capabilities, and overall strengths and weaknesses. All of the latest information on 3PLs is just a browser away. The latest 3PL profile additions include: Apex Logistics International, Barton Logistics, Bay and Bay Transportation Services, BlueGrace Logistics, Ease Logistics Services, FM Logistic, GHC Services, Kingsgate Transportation Services, Madden, Roehl Logistics and Samsung SDS.

Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide and Expert Information Service (E.I.S.) subscribers can search for 3PLs by multiple attributes such as type of service, gross and net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates’ President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the 3PL Guide uses up to the minute 3PL profile updates to generate provider queries and ad hoc searches, and it has real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities. It is quick and easy for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide is synchronized with its sister website www.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL is displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at https://www.3plogistics.com/product-category/guides-market-research-reports/. The 3PL Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service subscribers https://www.3plogistics.com/product/premium-market-research-analysis-expert-information-service/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading third-party logistics market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 30,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

Source:
Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

Armstrong & Associates Expands 3PL Value Creation Summit to Asia

Leading North American, European, and Asian 3PL Executives Explore Today’s Winning Value Creation Strategies

WEST ALLIS, WI, January 21, 2016 – On May 18-19, Armstrong & Associates in partnership with the Global Supply Chain Council is expanding the 3PL Value Creation Summit to Asia. The 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit, will bring together senior executives from third-party logistics providers and industry investors to network, learn, discuss trends, and share ideas for achieving growth in 2016 globally and across Asia.

The 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit exists to drive the industry forward. The event fosters progress by bringing thought leaders together to discuss the most important industry issues in an interactive and fully engaged way. With its focus on executive panels to share information, the 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit is unique amongst conferences. As such, this one event represents an unparalleled deep-dive into the operational and financial aspects of the 3PL industry.

The 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit will be held May 18-19^th, 2016 at the KPMG Conference Center in Hong Kong. If you would like to become a speaker or sponsor, please contact cheri@3plogistics.com. For further event details or to register, please visit http://3plsummit.asia/.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Guide to Global Supply Chain Managementprovides Internet access to its continually updated 3PL database. Recent research papers include: “The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2015 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices”, “Right Price: Modern Freight Brokerage in the U.S.,” “Big Deal – 2014 3PL Results and 2015 Estimates,” “Global and Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Costs, and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs,” and “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report.”

ABOUT GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN COUNCIL
The Global Supply Chain Council is the professional organization of choice for providing leadership opportunities, professional and personal growth in supply chain management all over Asia. Founded in 2002, the Council is Asia’s leading professional organization serving a fast growing community of more than 30,000 executives and representing leading companies who view their supply chains as a critical driver of shareholder value and competitiveness.

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide to Third-Party Logistics Providers Grows to 423 3PLs Representing $386 Billion in Revenues

WEST ALLIS, WI, October 22, 2015 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. www.3PLogistics.com is an internationally recognized leader for third-party logistics market information. Part of its ongoing mission is to provide clients with proprietary third-party logistics market research not available anywhere else. A&A’s Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide provides Internet access to its continually updated third-party logistics provider (3PL) database. With 423 companies surveyed, the 3PLs profiled in A&A’s guide represent over 50% of the total Global 3PL Market revenues.

A&A’s 3PL profiles highlight provider revenues, service offerings, geographies served, warehousing and transportation assets, freight forwarding volumes, IT and operational capabilities, and overall strengths and weaknesses. All of the latest information on 3PLs is just a browser away. The latest 3PL profile additions include: CJ korea express, East Coast Warehouse & Distribution, FEMSA Logística, FLS Transportation Services, Forward Freight, Freight Management, Keller Logistics Group, Legion Logistics, Lineage Logistics, Logistics Plus, Railex, Rhenus Logistics, ROAR Logistics, Trinity Logistics USA, We Pack Logistics, Wen-Parker Logistics, WIN.IT America and Xpedient Logistics.

Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide and Expert Information Service (E.I.S.) subscribers can search for 3PLs by multiple attributes such as type of service, gross and net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates’ President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the Online Guide uses up to the minute 3PL profile updates to generate provider queries and ad hoc searches, and it has real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities. It is quick and easy for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide is synchronized with its sister websitewww.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL is displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html. The Online Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service subscribershttps://www.3plogistics.com/EIS_Info.htm.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading third-party logistics market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for third-party logistics market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s third-party logistics market research is frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 28,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 16 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207
West Allis, WI 53227 USA
Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906
Website: www.3PLogistics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PICK IT: The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2015 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices Report is Released by Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

Madison, WI, September 24, 2015 – In its comprehensive report, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) estimates the total U.S. warehousing market for 2015 will be $141 billion.  Commercial warehousing will account for $65 billion.  The Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Value-Added Warehousing and Distribution (VAWD) market segment will be $39 billion.

The 3PL VAWD market segment grew 2.5% in 2014.  Of the VAWD third-party logistics providers (3PLs) reporting to A&A yearly, three had gross revenue growth exceeding 10%.  Overall, net income margins averaged 3.7%.  Warehouse vacancy rates have reached a level in key markets where growth should improve in late 2015 and 2016.

A&A’s Top 60 VAWD 3PLs have 3,540 facilities between them with 763 million square feet.  We estimate that there are 9,000 U.S. commercial warehousing facilities of size with 1.9 billion square feet of space.  The Top 60 have an average of 59 warehouses.  The average size is 215,456 square feet.

Modern VAWD 3PLs all have significant transportation management capabilities.  This report’s survey participants commonly have network transportation management and dedicated contract carriage (DCC) trucking operations.  Three-fourths of the participants have asset trucking operations including DCC.  Over half of those with network transportation management capabilities have control centers operating with major transportation management systems (TMS) platforms.  The participants use 87% of their total warehouse space for contract warehousing and 13% for public warehousing.

Commodities handled by the participants were split into 13 vertical industries.  The largest was Retail & Consumer Products at 26%.  Beverages & Food was 17% while High-tech/Computers accounted for 12%.  The smallest vertical was Aerospace at 1%.

Revenues per square foot by industry and by warehouse size are included in the report.

The complete report and other A&A research can be found at:https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

About Armstrong & Associates, Inc.:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide to Global Supply Chain Managementprovides Internet access to its continually updated 3PL database. Recent research papers include “Right Price: Modern Freight Brokerage in the U.S.,” “Big Deal – 2014 3PL Results and 2015 Estimates,” “Global and Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Costs, and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” and “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report.”

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

3220 Syene Road, Suite 201

Madison, WI 53713 USA

Phone: +1-608-873-2110, Fax: +1-608-873-5509

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Right Price: Modern Freight Brokerage in the U.S. Report Released by Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

West Allis, WI, September 17, 2015 – Modern Domestic Transportation Management/Freight Brokerage looks a lot different today than the “one person, one phone” business model of years past. Affordable IT, economic forces, governmental regulation, and evolving business models have driven significant change in the Domestic Transportation Management (DTM)/Freight Brokerage landscape. While very fragmented, the market has fostered the rapid growth of many new entrepreneurial entrants such as Coyote Logistics, Echo Global, and TQL. This report details the growth of specific DTM/Freight Brokerage operating models and winning business practices, discusses broker roles and compensation, explores customer and carrier relationships, typical gross margins, and highlights recent DTM mergers and acquisitions activity.

Commenting on the report, Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) said, “If you want to know what is going on in the Domestic Transportation Management/Freight Brokerage market, this report is for you. It quantifies what is winning in an increasingly competitive market and what forces have driven change. It is a must read for executives, managers, and new brokers looking for insights into the market and its dynamics. Hopefully everyone who reads the report will come away with some ideas on how to improve their freight brokerage operations, or better procure freight brokerage services.”

Included in the report is detail and commentary on recent M&A activity and A&A’s exclusive Top 100 DTM/Freight Broker list. Below is a list of companies included in A&A’s Top 100 U.S. DTM/Freight Broker List. (The detailed list in the report also includes revenue, employee count, service type, website address, and other information.)

Source: Primary, Company Information; Secondary, A&A Estimates

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in 3PL strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide to Global Supply Chain Management provides Internet access to its continually updated 3PL database. Recent research papers include “Big Deal – 2014 Results and 2015 Estimates,” “Global and Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Costs, and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” and “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report.”

For more information, please contact:

Evan Armstrong at +1-414-545-3838, or email Evan@3PLogistics.com.

Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207

West Allis, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Big Deal – 2014 3PL Results and 2015 Estimates

WEST ALLIS, WI, June 11, 2015 – Big deals have dominated the 3PL Market. In January of 2014, FedEx purchased GENCO, a high quality, value-added warehousing and distribution (VAWD) third-party logistics provider, for $2 billion. In August, Norbert Dentressangle expanded to the U.S. by purchasing Jacobson Companies for $750 million in cash. Then, in the spring of 2015, Norbert Dentressangle sold itself to voracious acquirer XPO Logistics for $3.5 billion. Along with the U.S. and Europe, Asia has seen significant large deal volume making 2015 potentially the largest year for $100 million plus deals.

These acquisitions are reflective of a third-party logistics (3PL) sector that is now dominated by around 50 companies based in post-industrial countries. These third-party logistics providers have scale based on geographical coverage, IT and processes that create threshold levels which bar smaller rivals from overtaking them by organic growth alone.

In 2014, the Global 3PL Market expanded to $750.7 billion and the U.S. 3PL Market grew 7.4% to $157.2 billion. Two U.S. 3PL Market Segments experienced double digit growth. Both were domestic segments reflecting U.S. economic growth. Non-asset based domestic transportation management (DTM) gross revenues grew 15.4%, while net revenues grew 20.5%. Dedicated contract carriage (DCC) gross and net revenues both increased by 10.4%. DTM is the modern and sophisticated offspring of freight brokerage. DCC provides dedicated truck capacity in a market often dominated by tractor shortages which are driven by a lack of drivers. DCC is a primary protection mechanism for shippers when demand outpaces supply.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide to Global Supply Chain Management provides Internet access to its continually updated 3PL database. Recent research papers include “Global and Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Costs, and Third-Party Logistics Market Trends,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” and “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report.”

For more information, please contact:

Richard Armstrong at +1-608-873-2110, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.

Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

Source:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue

Suite 207

West Allis, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Armstrong & Associates Launches Improved Who’s Who in Logistics Online Third-Party Logistics Guide, Leading the Charge for Unsurpassed 3PL Information

WEST ALLIS, WI, October 23, 2014 – Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is an internationally recognized leader for 3PL market information. As part of its ongoing mission to provide clients with proprietary 3PL market research not available anywhere else, A&A has launched an upgraded version of its online 3PL guide Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The new Online Guide is faster, easily searchable, and equipped with real-time business intelligence reporting capabilities.

Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide and Expert Information Service (E.I.S.) subscribers can now search for Third-Party Logistics Providers by multiple attributes such as type of service, net revenues, vertical industries served, ocean and air freight forwarding volumes, warehousing square footage, and more! The guide data updates in real-time making it the source for the most up-to-date 3PL information in the industry. According to Armstrong & Associates President Evan Armstrong, “The technology behind the Online Guide uses up to the minute Third-Party Logistics Provider profile updates to generate provider queries, ad hoc searches, and real-time reports. It is now easier and faster for industry professionals to leverage 3PL information for immediate fact-based decision making.”

In addition, the Online Guide is synchronized with its sister website www.3PLAdvisor.com, a source for 3PL customer reviews. Provider profile updates will automatically update on 3PLAdvisor and the overall rating of a 3PL will be displayed on each provider’s Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide profile, so clients will always have the most accurate information at their disposal.

The Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide subscription and other 3PL market research can be purchased at https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html. The Online Guide subscription comes as a standard benefit for Expert Information Service subscribershttps://www.3plogistics.com/EIS_Info.htm.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) was established in 1980 to meet the needs of a newly deregulated domestic transportation market. Since then, through its leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) market research and history of helping companies outsource logistics functions, A&A has become an internationally recognized key resource for 3PL market information and consulting.

A&A’s mission is to have leading proprietary supply chain knowledge and market research not available anywhere else. As proof of our continued work in supporting our mission, A&A’s 3PL market estimates are frequently cited in media articles, publications, and securities filings by publicly traded 3PLs. In addition, A&A’s email newsletter currently has over 25,000 subscribers globally.

A&A’s market research complements its consulting activities by providing continually updated data for analysis. Based upon its unsurpassed knowledge of the 3PL market and the operations of leading 3PLs, A&A has provided strategic planning consulting services to over 30 3PLs, supported 13 closed investment transactions, and provided advice to numerous companies looking to benchmark existing 3PL operations or outsource logistics functions.

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Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207

West Allis, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

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Back by Popular Demand:  Armstrong & Associates and Infocast Announce 3PL Value Creation Summit

Leading Global and North American 3PL Executives Explore Today’s Winning Value Creation Strategies

Los Angeles, CA – October 15, 2014 – Armstrong & Associates, globally recognized logistics experts, and Infocast, a leading business intelligence and networking event producer, have continued collaboration in assembling the annual 3PL Value Creation Summit. The summit is scheduled for October 28-30, 2014 at the University Center Conference in Chicago, IL and will attract C-level executives, major customers and industry experts.

Global economic forces, paradigm changes and transformation in industry verticals have set the stage for third-party logistics competition in 2015 and beyond. While the future offers up plenty of uncertainty, one thing remains clear: Top executives at 3PLs will need to lead their organizations to become innovators and value creators in order to survive and thrive in the marketplace.

3PL Value Creation 2014 will assess the future outlook of 3PL segments and explore strategies for value creation that will forge a competitive advantage. It is a unique opportunity to get a look at the current and future state of third-party logistics from the best global and North American 3PLs, like GENCO and UPS, and hear about the value-added customer services that will define the future competitive landscape of the industry.

Armstrong & Associates and Infocast have established a competitive benchmark for this summit by reporting on the current best in class operating capabilities and examining how they differentiate winners and losers in the 3PL market. 3PL Value Creation 2014 is the chance for companies to become providers of leading cutting-edge initiatives that enhance customers’ supply chain flexibility and agility. Attendees will leave understanding the new opportunities within 3PL, and have the competitive advantage to lead their company to survival in the marketplace.

For more information, to register, or to join us as a sponsor, visit the Infocast website athttp://www.infocastinc.com/events/3PL or contact Infocast at 818-888-4444.

About Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates publishes Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – The Americas and Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – International. Recent research papers include “Trending Up: 3PL Market Predictions for 2014 and 2013 Results,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report,” and “The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices.”

About Infocast
For over 25 years, Infocast has produced the highest quality events, tailored to the needs of the industries we serve. We intensively research the marketplace, pulling from an extensive network of experts to give you the information and connections to succeed.

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Trending Up:  3PL Market Predictions for 2014 and 2013 Results

WEST ALLIS, WI, July 10, 2014 – The U.S. 3PL market gross revenue grew 3.2% from 2012-2013. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) www.3PLogistics.com estimates that growth will be 5.2% for 2014 as the U.S. economy continues to expand.

U.S. 3PL Market 1996-2014E (US$ Billions)

Net revenues are expected to increase by 4.3% from $64.6 billion in 2013 to $67.4 billion in 2014. Domestic Transportation Management (DTM) should increase 7.5%. Growth in DTM continues to be fed by the expansion of the base of customers using third-party logistics providers (3PLs). It is common now for customers with as little as $3 million in transportation spend to use at least one 3PL. Similarly, third-party logistics services provided are more systems-driven rather than just load-by-load transactions. Systems based “Enterprise Accounts” constitute a significant part of the business for all major domestic transportation managers.

The complete report and other A&A market research can be found at: https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

ABOUT ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC.

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates publishes Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – The Americas and Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – International. Recent research papers include “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships,” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report,” and “The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices.”

For more information, please contact:

Richard Armstrong at +1-608-873-2110, or email Dick@3PLogistics.com.

Cheri Grabowski at +1-414-545-3838, or email Cheri@3PLogistics.com.

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Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue

Suite 207

West Allis, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com

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21st Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide is Released

West Allis, WI, October 25, 2013 – The 21st edition of the leading third-party logistics providers guide, Who’s Who in Logistics, has just been released. The new edition, in two volumes – The Americas and International, has been expanded with in-depth profiles of 377 3PLs.

Argol Villanova Group, Grupo Porteo, S.A. de C.V., ProTrans International Inc. and XPO Logistics, Inc. are just a few of the 33 new 3PL profiles added to this year’s guide.

Over 77% of the 3PLs profiled are private versus publicly traded companies. Who’s Who in Logisticsprofiles individual 3PL financial information, key personnel, information technology, and service capabilities. In addition, editorial evaluations, case studies and important news events are reported. Information is presented in sufficient detail to allow companies to quickly evaluate providers for logistics outsourcing initiatives.

Global supply chain managers such as APL Logistics, C.H. Robinson, CEVA, DB Schenker, DHL, Kuehne + Nagel, Menlo Worldwide, Panalpina, Ryder, UTi, and Yusen Logistics are covered extensively. In-depth profiles are also presented for continentally based major players GENCO, Jacobson, Kenco, Kerry, Mainfreight, Norbert Dentressangle, OHL, Toll, Werner and others. Important niche specialists like BNSF Logistics, Coyote Logistics, Echo Global Logistics, Freightquote, LMS, Luís Simões, ModusLink, TQL, and Transplace are reviewed in detail.

“Since our first publication in 1994, our guides have become a primary information source for third-party logistics market information,” said Evan Armstrong, president of Armstrong & Associates. “We are pleased at the increasing number of 3PLs being covered and the expansion of global coverage, especially in Asia. We are striving to continually build upon our goal of having information not available anywhere else. Over half, or 199, of the 3PL profiles highlight international providers. Each profile includes assessments of the 3PLs overall capabilities, strengths and weaknesses and identifies 3PLs with the requisite capabilities necessary to be classified as Tier 1 Global Supply Chain Managers. These providers have extensive IT capabilities, over 5,000 employees and provide service to 90% or more of the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).”

The two volumes contain 2,047 pages of information. They are available as PDF file versions or via an Internet on-demand version as an annual subscription. Online subscribers also receive the PDF file versions of the guides with their annual subscription. For premium market information, companies often purchase our Expert Information Service (EIS) which includes an online guide subscription, our exclusive annual 3PL market analysis, our warehousing in North America report, our customers of 3PLs report as well as other market research reports and four hours of phone consulting for a discounted price.

The Who’s Who in Logistics guides, EIS subscription and other market research reports can be purchased online at: https://www.3plogistics.com/shopsite/index.html.

About Armstrong & Associates, Inc.:

Armstrong & Associates, Inc. is a supply chain management market research and consulting firm specializing in strategic planning, logistics outsourcing, competitive benchmarking, mergers and acquisitions, 3PL service/cost benchmarking, and supply chain systems evaluation and selection. Armstrong & Associates publishes Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – The Americas and Who’s Who in Logistics and Supply Chain Management – International. Recent research papers include “Slow Dance – 2012 3PL Market Analysis and 2013 Predictions,” “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships” “3PL Brand Recognition, RFP Activity and Expected Profit Margins for 3PLs – 2013,” “Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report,” “The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices,” and “Dedicated Contract Carriage – New Life in a Mature Market.”

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Armstrong & Associates, Inc.

10401 West Lincoln Avenue, Suite 207

West Allis, WI 53227 USA

Phone: +1-414-545-3838 Fax: +1-414-545-3906

Website: www.3PLogistics.com