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News / 3PLs needn't fear etailers doing logistics, but to prosper, they must add value

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Freight forwarders have nothing to fear from the in-sourcing of transport by etailers – but they must invest in technology and add value for their customers, if they want to participate in an expected doubling of growth over the next decade. 

“The only limit on 3PLs is what ...

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