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 […]
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Armstrong & Associates, Inc. Launches 3PL Executive Recruiting Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Armstrong & Associates, Inc. Launches 3PL Executive Recruiting Service WEST ALLIS, WI, April 16, 2013 – For years Armstrong & Associates, Inc. has worked with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to find experienced executives, sales leaders, and senior operations managers. To formalize its executive recruitment service offering, 3PLRecruiters, LLC has been established. The […]
New Brand Recognition Report Naming Top 3PLs is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Brand Recognition Report Naming Top 3PLs is Released STOUGHTON, WI, April 25, 2013 – DHL/Exel and C.H. Robinson Worldwide are the best known third-party logistics provider (3PL) brands according to a market research report just released by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A). DHL/Exel continues to hold the top spot as it […]
Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report is Released
Mexico: Trucking, Railroads and Third-Party Logistics Market Report is Released STOUGHTON, WI, January 16, 2013 – Mexico’s $68 billion trucking industry is led by 10 companies with revenues from $90 million to $220 million. The largest, Autotransportes de Carga Tres Guerras, handles general freight including less-than-truckload and packages. Power is supplied by 563 tractors and […]
Leaders in Logistics: Women CEOs and Owners is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leaders in Logistics: Women CEOs and Owners is Released STOUGHTON, WI, November 8, 2012 – Minority-owned women logistics businesses are a small but growing part of third-party logistics services and transportation companies in the United States. Armstrong & Associates, Inc. has released a new report “Leaders in Logistics: Women CEOs and Owners.” […]
20th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 20th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI, September 18, 2012 – The 20th 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 […]
U.S. Gains Carry 3PLs – 2011 3PL Market Analysis and 2012 Predictions is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Gains Carry 3PLs – 2011 3PL Market Analysis and 2012 Predictions is Released STOUGHTON, WI, May 22, 2012 – Domestic North American transportation and value-added warehousing were the bright spots for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) in 2011 while grim European and cooling Asian results produced flat international markets. Domestic transportation management […]
The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices Report is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Business of Warehousing in North America – 2012 Market Size, Major 3PLs, Benchmarking Costs, Prices and Practices Report is Released STOUGHTON, WI, January 31, 2012 – In the second half of 2011, Armstrong & Associates collected information on contracting warehousing companies whose total revenues exceed $13 billion. The average revenue for […]
19th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 19th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI, September 13, 2011 – The 19th 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 304 3PLs. […]
U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis is Released STOUGHTON, WI, May 19, 2011 – Most third-party logistics providers (3PLs) got back on track in 2010 and are sprinting in 2011. Consistent with ongoing economic globalization, the International Transportation Management 3PL segment led with a 30.1% gross revenue (turnover) and net revenue […]
Armstrong & Associates Launches 3PL Advisor a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Rating and Informational Website
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Armstrong & Associates Launches 3PL Advisor a Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Rating and Informational Website STOUGHTON, WI, March 10, 2011 – As a natural extension of its Third-Party Logistics market research work, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) has launched 3PLAdvisor.com to provide 3PL customers with a platform for sharing customer relationship experiences […]
Armstrong & Associates Reports U.S. Based 3PLs Dominate Contract Warehousing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Armstrong & Associates Reports U.S. Based 3PLs Dominate Contract Warehousing STOUGHTON, WI, November 17, 2010 – While Germany based DHL/Exel is the largest contract warehouseman in North America, 11 of the top 12 value-added (contract) warehousing and distribution (VAWD) companies are based in the United States. Many like Jacobson (#2), GENCO (#3), […]
Armstrong & Associates’ Report on the State of Warehousing in North America is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Armstrong & Associates’ Report on the State of Warehousing in North America is Released STOUGHTON, WI, October 19, 2010 – Commercial warehousing revenue in the United States will reach $50 billion this year according to a new report by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. Contract and public warehousing combined are expected to exceed […]
18th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 18th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI, September 16, 2010 – The 18th 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 […]
Chainalytics and Armstrong & Associates Form a Strategic Partnership
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Chainalytics and Armstrong & Associates Form a Strategic Partnership Relationship to Make Model-Based Benchmarking Available to 3PLs Atlanta – April 20, 2010 – Chainalytics LLC, a supply chain consulting firm focused on enabling fact-based supply chain decisions, and Armstrong & Associates, Inc., a supply chain market research and consulting firm specializing in […]
Spare Parts Logistics: Market Size and Major Players Report is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Spare Parts Logistics: Market Size and Major Players Report is Released STOUGHTON, WI, April 15, 2010 – Global spare/service parts logistics (SPL) revenue for third-party logistics providers (3PLs) has grown to $35 billion for the Automotive, Industrial and Technology vertical industries according to a new report just released by Armstrong & Associates, […]
New “TKO” Turn-Key Logistics Outsourcing Service Introduced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New “TKO” Turn-Key Logistics Outsourcing Service Introduced STOUGHTON, WI – Since 1984, Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) has helped companies outsource logistics operations. Adapting to market changes, A&A now offers an outsourcing reality check and third-party logistics provider (3PL) prospect service to aid companies in getting their 3PL evaluation and selection process […]
17th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 17th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI – The 17th 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 263 3PLs. Of […]
U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis is Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. and Global Third-Party Logistics Market Analysis is Released STOUGHTON, WI, May 21, 2009 – After 11 modest months in 2008, third-party logistics revenues dove in December and have remained depressed in 2009. While a few third-party logistics providers (3PLs) could drown, most are treading water and some are swimming strongly. Our […]
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 – Seventy-seven 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 – 2009” leverages Armstrong […]
Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil – 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil – 2008 STOUGHTON, WI (October 6, 2008) – Brazilian third-party logistics revenues have increased over four times in the last five years to an estimated $14 billion according to a new report, Logistics Outsourcing in Brazil, by Armstrong & Associates. Median 3PL revenue was estimated at $105 million […]
16th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 16th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics Providers (3PLs) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI – The 16th edition of the leading third-party logistics 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 242 3PLs. Of the […]
Warehousing in North America – 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warehousing in North America – 2008 STOUGHTON, WI, May 30, 2008 – Commercial warehousing in the United States has reached $37.5 billion according to a new report by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. The number of commercial warehouses is estimated at 8,000 with 1.3 billion square feet of space. Market growth was 7.7% […]
Hanging Tough – 3PL Market and Financial Results Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hanging Tough – 3PL Market and Financial Results Released STOUGHTON, WI, April 29, 2008 – Despite an ongoing freight recession in 2007, U.S. third-party logistics service provider (3PL) revenues grew to $122 billion. Growth was 7.4% in gross revenue (turnover) and 7.2% in net revenue. World revenues grew to $487 billion driven […]
3PL Customers Report Identifies Trends and Market Segments
3PL Customers Report Identifies Trends and Market Segments STOUGHTON, WI – Three-fourths 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” utilizes Armstrong & Associates’ proprietary database of 3,334 3PL customer relationships and provides […]
15th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15th Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI – The 15th edition of the leading third-party logistics guide, Who’s Who In Logistics, has just been released. The new edition, in two volumes, has been expanded with in-depth profiles of over 200 3PLs. Who’s Who In Logistics profiles individual 3PL […]
Warehousing in North America – 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Warehousing in North America – 2007 STOUGHTON, WI, May 21 2007 – Commercial warehousing in the United States has reached nearly $33 billion according to a new report by Armstrong & Associates. The number of commercial warehouses is estimated at 7,900 with 1.25 billion square feet of space. Growth was 9.7% for […]
New Latin American Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Latin American Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI – The first edition of Who’s Who in Latin American Logistics and Supply Chain Management, has just been released. This guide is the first of its kind to focus on third-party logistics providers serving the rapidly developing Latin American market and […]
U.S. and Global – 3PL Financial Results – 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. and Global – 3PL Financial Results – 2006 STOUGHTON, WI, April 9, 2007 – Third-party logistics gross revenues for the U.S. broke $110 billion for the first time in 2006. 3PL gross revenues hit $113.6 billion, a 9.5% increase. Net revenues were $53.1 billion. EBIT and net income margins in relation […]
New Market Research on Brands, Proposals and Profits Released
New Market Research on Brands, Proposals and Profits Released STOUGHTON, WI – A recent analysis of third-party logistics providers reports on brand recognition, request for proposals and expected operating margins. Based on a survey of 3PL executives, the report updates a similar study from five years ago. UPS SCS and DHL/Exel are identified as the […]
6th Annual Analysis of Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Customers Identifies Trends and Market Segments
6th Annual Analysis of Third-Party Logistics Provider (3PL) Customers Identifies Trends and Market Segments STOUGHTON, WI – Two-thirds of domestic Fortune 500 companies now use 3PLs for logistics and supply chain functions according to a new in-depth research report “Trends in 3PL/Customer Relationships” just issued by Armstrong & Associates. The report utilizes Armstrong & Associates’ […]
New Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing Guide Released
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New Edition of Leading Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Outsourcing Guide Released STOUGHTON, WI – The 14th edition of the leading 3PL outsourcing guide, Who’s Who In Logistics, has just been released. The new edition, in two volumes, has been expanded with in-depth profiles of 192 third-party logistics companies. Who’s Who In Logistics profiles […]