Despite various factors working against it, U.S. 2013 third-party logistics (3PL) gross revenue again saw annual gains, up 3.2 percent over 2012 at $146.4 billion, according to data from 3PL consultancy Armstrong & Associates. According to Evan Armstrong, president of the firm, while global trade and economic activity serve as the "ultimate drivers" of 3PL market growth, the maturity of competitive service offerings and the size of major players contribute to slower growth rates.
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