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原文传递 Challenged and in demand, 3PLs face transformation

题名：	Challenged and in demand, 3PLs face transformation
正文语种：	eng
作者：	Karen E. Thuermer
摘要：	GIVEN THE CHALLENGES presented by the pandemic, shippers have leaned heavily on their third-party logistics (3PL) operators. Subsequently, the industry has seen impressive growth. Estimates by Armstrong & Associates, Inc. (A&A) show U.S. 3PL market gross revenues grew 8.8% in 2020, bringing the total U.S. market to $231.5 billion. "Most of that growth came from international and domestic transportation management, which responded to COVID-related demands for PPE and needs to restock inventories upon economic reopenings," says Evan Armstrong, president of A&A. In the meantime, Armstrong projects that revenue for 3PLs will stay strong throughout 2021, particularly in the domestic transportation management and freight brokerage sectors. "We're currently estimating 20% growth by year's end over 2020 and expect the overall 3PL market to see double-digit growth [12%+] in 2021," he adds. However, 3 PL operators are not without their challenges. For one, development of the e-commerce sector and increases in demand for services that manage supply chains worldwide are expected to escalate.
出版年：	2021
期刊名称：	Logistics Management
卷：	60
期：	7