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Shippers expand 3PL use amid tech gains and market shifts, notes new Armstrong & Associates report

· Source: logisticsmgmt.com

In short

A new report from Armstrong & Associates reveals that 94% of domestic Fortune 500 companies now work with at least one 3PL, a 46% increase since 2001, with U.S. 3PL revenues estimated at $424.3 billion in 2025. The report highlights digital freight brokers reshaping the market, and identifies technology, retail, and healthcare as the fastest-growing sectors for 3PL penetration, driven by AI, cloud buildout, e-commerce fulfillment, and cold-chain logistics expansion.

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Tags: 3PL, logistics, supply chain, digital brokerage, warehousing, e-commerce

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