Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. announced April 8 that it has sold transportation management systems company CLX Logistics to chemical supply chain services firm Quantix.

Reverse logistics — the management and movement of returned goods — is one of the most significant systems in the economy, as it affects people and businesses in myriad ways, for example, post-holiday season when a high volume of gift returns are common.

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Now is the time for carriers to position their operations for a long-term balanced marketplace,  according to logistics experts.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Third-party logistics providers remain poised for long-term success after helping shippers navigate supply chain turmoil wrought by the pandemic,  industry leaders said.

The shipper community continues to increase its use of third-party logistics providers in the aftermath of the pandemic and major technological changes.

As the 3PL industry continues to grow, so, too, does Transport Topics' annual ranking of the largest logistics companies in North America, this year expanding from 50 to 100 companies.

Strong consumer demand, continued supply chain bottlenecks and tight carrier capacity sent air, ground and ocean transportation rates soaring to historic levels in 2021 as shippers leaned on third-party logistics providers to bolster inventories and avoid product stockouts.

The past two years have been difficult ones for shippers to move their freight. But times like these are when logistics providers can most clearly demonstrate the value they bring to their business partners.