In today’s global economy, manufacturers rely on complex networks to move goods across continents using various modes of transport. From bananas shipped by ocean freight from Brazil to the US, to smartphones flown from China to Europe, and minerals transported by trucks and trains across the US, logistics is vital. At the heart of this system are Third Party Logistics Providers (3PLs), specialized companies that manage the movement of goods on behalf of others. This primer explores the 3PL perspective, detailing their service offerings, typical product journeys, key ecosystem players, industry economics, important metrics, and the trends currently shaping transportation and logistics.

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