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 […]
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Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide Expands its Global Coverage to 600 3PLs
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 […]
How Amazon Logistics is Changing Markets and Potential Growth Scenarios
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, […]
Gap Closing Between Top Three Most Recognizable Third-Party Logistics Brands
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 & […]
Armstrong & Associates, Inc. Presents its Latest Top 3PL Lists
Access the Top 3PL lists and Third-Party Logistics Market information leveraged by more leading industry publications than any other source. Milwaukee, WI, October 4, 2018 – 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 580 3PL profiles, A&A’s […]
3PL Executives and Industry Experts to Discuss Strategic Initiatives and Opportunities at Upcoming Summit
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 […]
BULLS LEAD – Third-Party Logistics Market Results and Trends for 2018 Including Estimates for 190 Countries
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 […]
Leverage Armstrong & Associates’ Expert Information Service to Boost Your Logistics Market Expertise
Milwaukee, WI, May 31, 2018 – Armstrong & Associates’ (A&A’s) Expert Information Service is its premium market research and analysis offering. The Expert Information Service (EIS) includes access to A&A’s “Who’s Who in Logistics” online 3PL guide with coverage of over 570 third-party logistics (3PL) providers and all of A&A’s latest market research reports. Report topics […]
Going the E‑Commerce “Extra Mile”—U.S. E‑Commerce Logistics Costs Hit $117.2 Billion in 2017, Driving the Fastest-Growing 3PL Segment
MILWAUKEE, Wis., April 26, 2018—A report published Thursday by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) estimates that e‑commerce logistics costs in the U.S. hit $117.2 billion—representing 6.9% of total U.S. logistics costs. The report, “E‑Commerce Logistics in the United States,” provides a deep‑dive into e‑commerce logistics in the U.S., with a focus on domestic and international transportation, warehousing and fulfillment, […]
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Industry Leader Nikhil Sathe Tapped to Lead Armstrong & Associates’ M&A Advisory Practice
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 […]
Armstrong & Associates Hosts the Sixth Annual 3PL Value Creation Summit in Chicago, Illinois
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 […]
2018 Benchmarking Costs, Prices, and Practices for North American Warehousing Available in a New Report from Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
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 […]
E-Commerce and Continued Outsourcing Expand Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide to 553 Third-Party Logistics Providers
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 […]
E-Commerce and Continued Outsourcing are Fueling Global Third-Party Logistics Market Growth Driving 3PL Revenues to Over $1.1 Trillion by 2022
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 […]
Armstrong & Associates Hosts Highest Caliber of Global Executive 3PL Participants at One Event
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, […]
Third-Party Logistics Market Results and Trends for 2017 Including Estimates for 190 Countries
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, […]
Armstrong & Associates Hosts Second Annual 3PL Value Creation Asia Summit
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 […]
Keep it Running – The Quintessential Spare Parts Logistics Report
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 […]
Digital Freight Matching – Why “Uber for Trucking” is a Misnomer
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. […]
Tightened Up – Third-Party Logistics Market Results and Trends for 2016
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 […]
Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics 3PL Guide Grows to 478 Third-Party Logistics Providers Representing $368 Billion in Revenues
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 […]
Armstrong & Associates Expands 3PL Value Creation Summit to Asia
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 […]
Armstrong & Associates’ Who’s Who in Logistics Online Guide to Third-Party Logistics Providers Grows to 423 3PLs Representing $386 Billion in Revenues
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Right Price: Modern Freight Brokerage in the U.S. Report Released by Armstrong & Associates, Inc.
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 […]
Big Deal – 2014 3PL Results and 2015 Estimates
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. […]
Armstrong & Associates Launches Improved Who’s Who in Logistics Online Third-Party Logistics Guide, Leading the Charge for Unsurpassed 3PL Information
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 […]
Back by Popular Demand: Armstrong & Associates and Infocast Announce 3PL Value Creation Summit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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, […]
Trending Up: 3PL Market Predictions for 2014 and 2013 Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 […]
21st Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 […]
3PL Customers Report Identifies Service Trends, 3PL Market Segment Sizes and Growth Rates
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3PL Customers Report Identifies Service Trends, 3PL Market Segment Sizes and Growth Rates STOUGHTON, WI, July 11, 2013 – Eighty-six percent of Domestic Fortune 500 companies use 3PLs for logistics and supply chain functions according to a new report just issued by Armstrong & Associates. The report “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships – 2013” […]
Slow Dance – 2012 3PL Market Analysis and 2013 Predictions Report is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Slow Dance – 2012 3PL Market Analysis and 2013 Predictions Report is Released STOUGHTON, WI, May 21, 2013 – U.S. third-party logistics (3PL) market revenues increased modestly in 2012 in a slow dance mirrored by the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP). Results outside the U.S. reflected a recessionary Europe and warm but […]