From Logistics Viewpoints a blog crafted by Adrian Gonzalez and Steve Banker who bring more than 25 years of logistics research experience to provide their unique voice to the blogosphere to the Supply Chain Management Risk Blog from Daniel Dumke, a researcher at the Institute of Business Logistics we have selected our top logistics based on authority, relevance of content, and frequency of updates.

Over years it’s been incredibly promising to see the quality of writing and content focused on the logistics and supply chain industry that continues to be available on the web and really appreciate all the blogs mentioned in this list in addition to all the other quality web sites and resources providing trusted information to logistics profressionals on a daily basis.

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Key findings are that 64% of shippers from trucking, to rail, and ocean are increasing their use of 3PL services and an average of 42% of total logistics expenditures are spent on logistics outsourcing. At the same time, 24% of respondents reported a return to insourcing 3PL solutions and 58% report they are reducing or consolidating the number of 3PLs they use. Today’s 3PL marketplace is experiencing significant change and established 3PLs are adjusting their business models to provide greater value to customers. The report still shows a desire among shippers for third party logistics providers to improve their IT and technology offering to allow better visibility into inventory.

Current state of the market:

“While 69% of shipper respondents are satisfied with the openness, transparency, and communication received from 3PLs, only 62% of 3PLs are satisfied with these characteristics in their relationships with customers.”

Electronics:

“74% of electronics companies cite visibility as the top service they would like to see from 3PLs, no matter the size or location of the shipper.”

Talent Management: 

“41% of shippers and 36% of 3PLs are concerned or significantly concerned that their organization has a number of stars, but their culture/history has not encouraged them to work collaboratively as a team (team effectiveness).”

The 2012 3PL study was supported by:

• Capgemini
• Penn State
• Panalpina
• Heidrick & Struggles
• Eyefortransport

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Susan Lacefield, Associate Managing Editor at DC Velocity and Robert Lieb of Northeastern University discuss the 17th annual 3PL CEO Survey of North America, Europe, and Asia in this video.

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Top 5 Largest Third Party Logistics Providers

1. DHL Exel Supply Chain – 94.6 million sq. ft. of warehousing space
2. Jacobson Companies – 35 million sq ft. of warehousing space
3. GENCO – 34.7 million sq. ft. of warehousing space
4. Ozburn Hessey Logistics – 30.1 million sq. ft. of warehousing space
5. Caterpillar Logistics Services – 29 million sq. ft. of warehousing space

Source: Logistics Management

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From Chicago, the third largest freight handler in the world and the single largest rail transfer in the United States to key distribution points in St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Minneapolis/St. Paul among others, the Midwest is home to professional 3PL service providers strategically located to best service the midwest region and to create strong anchors in nationwide warehousing and distribution networks.

Midwest Logistics Companies by State

• Illinois
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Missouri
• Nebraska
• North Dakota
• South Dakota
• Ohio
• Wisconsin

The Midwest has long been a logistics stronghold and you will find quality third party logistics companies providing warehousing, freight management, and integrated logistics providers in all states in the Midwest. As you can see, we have officially launched the entire Midwest region at Logistics List with listings from 3pl companies in each market.

While Southern California had the most notable spike in traffic during the recession, the Pacific Northwest with its key ports in the Portland, OR and Seattle, WA markets, will become increasingly important in the coming years.

Currently around 70% of international cargo coming into the region is intermodal and transferred via rail to bigger inland markets such as Chicago. But with West Coast trade volumes set to double by 2020, the Pacific Northwest is set to become key to supporting this growth.

For companies looking for reliable logistics and warehousing services in the pacific northwest there are many excellent logistics companies in Seattle and  3pl providers in Portland.