2022 3PL Industry Report

Extensiv (formerly known as 3PL Central)

February 22, 2022

2022 Stateofthe Third Party Logistics Industry Report

In this year’s State of the Third-Party Logistics Industry Report, you’ll learn about 3PL Central’s top predictions and recommendations for how 3PL warehouses can navigate the future of warehousing and thrive in a quickly transforming marketplace.

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Supply Chain Disruptions
Rise of Omnichannel Fulfillment
Evolution of 3PL and 4PL Services
Supply Chain Technology Transformation

For 3PL warehouses looking to drive innovation, build a profitable business, and accelerate change—the time is now.

Optilogic's Pulsar Engine Powers Smarter Demand Modeling and Forecasting

How Smart Wearables Bridge the Manufacturing Labor and Knowledge Gap

Why Shipping Visibility Requires More Than Consolidated Reports

Treating freight data solely as historical reporting is easily one of the greatest missed opportunities.

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Overall Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award Winners Pave Way for Future Female Logistics Leaders

The four overall winners of this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award will take the stage at the Women in Supply Chain Forum™.

All Winners

Descartes Acquires Extensiv

Descartes Systems Group

The acquisition extends Descartes' warehouse and inventory management capabilities while deepening its reach into the 3PL and e-commerce fulfillment market.

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Supporting the Next Generation of Women Leaders: Why Mentorship Matters

Women In Trucking (WIT)

Whether you're seeking guidance from experienced leaders or looking to support the next generation of talent, mentorship plays a critical role in professional development and long-term success.

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2026 Top Tech Startup Award: Nominations Open

This award highlights top software- and technology-based startups in the supply chain and logistics industry. Submissions close Oct. 2.

Truckload Spot Rates Experience Rapid Increase: RXO

The index has not experienced this level of rate inflation since pandemic-era surges, with the second quarter hitting both the highest year-over-year reading and largest sequential increase since the second quarter of 2021.

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Cost Management Emerges as Critical 2027 Logistics Planning Priority

BlueGrace Logistics LLC

Freight rate volatility held as the top logistics challenge for the sixth consecutive quarter, reinforcing that rate uncertainty has not stabilized to the degree many anticipated.

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2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award Celebrates Next Generation of Female Logistics Leaders

This year's winners are making a difference in the supply chain, both personally and professionally. Let's meet the winners from the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award.

Jay Group

EASE Logistics' Abbi Failla Named Overall Workforce Innovator: Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award

Abbi Failla, chief administrative officer and chief of staff to the CEO at EASE Logistics, was named the overall winner of the Workforce Innovator category for this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum™ award.

Fleet Management

LoadBetter Launches Private Freight Marketplace

The private freight marketplace is built for shippers, freight brokers and 3PLs that want to work more efficiently with the carrier relationships they already have.

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Alpha Zero Logistics

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