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A Year of Transition for 3PLs

Third-party logistics providers enjoyed another growth year in 2022, driven by inventory buildup from past supply chain disruptions and decreasing purchased transportation costs.

April 21, 2023
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2023 Top 100 Logistics List Highlights Growth for 3PLs

The largest third-party logistics companies in North America remained in growth mode in 2022 despite an uncertain economic environment and less favorable market conditions.

April 21, 2023
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How 3PLs Are Building More Collaborative Supply Chains

Third-party logistics providers have been adjusting to normalizing market conditions as supply chain disruptions, inventory shortages and surging demand have receded.

April 21, 2023
BusinessTechnology

Lordstown Lines Up Amerit for Commercial Fleet Support

Amerit Fleet Solutions will provide service and maintenance for commercial fleet customers of U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer Lordstown Motors, the companies said April 18.

April 21, 2023
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Volvo Q1 Earnings Jump as Sales Soar

Truck manufacturer Volvo Group posted net income of $1.25 billion, or 62 cents per share, in the three months that ended March 31.

April 21, 2023
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Tesla Raises Cost for Older Models

DETROIT 鈥 After cutting U.S. vehicle prices four times this year, Tesla raised the cost overnight on its slow-selling more expensive models.

April 21, 2023
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Ikea to Open Hundreds of Pickup Locations

Ikea announced this week it plans to invest $2.2 billion in the United States over the next three years, opening new stores and 鈥淧lan and Order Points鈥 as well as hundreds of pickup locations.

April 21, 2023
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Business Activity Unexpectedly Jumps

U.S. business activity unexpectedly climbed this month to nearly a one-year high, bolstered by stronger services and manufacturing that threatens to reignite inflationary pressures.

April 21, 2023
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Utah to Lower Gas Tax, Impose EV Charging Tax

Gasoline taxes will drop in Utah in July, and taxes will be levied at electric vehicle charging stations starting in January, after new laws signed by Gov. Spencer Cox.

April 21, 2023
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CSX Reports Strong Q1 Earnings

Class I railroad CSX Inc. on April 20 announced first-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street analysts鈥 expectations.

April 21, 2023