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High ImpactApr 19, 2026

Spot-Contract Rate Squeeze Pressures 3PL Margins

The recent contraction in the spread between spot and contract freight rates has created significant operational challenges for non-asset-based 3PLs, particularly freight brokers. This compression ref

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Procurement

High ImpactApr 19, 2026

Procurement

Spot-Contract Rate Squeeze Pressures 3PL Margins

Nepal Fertilizer Crisis Worsens as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Supplies

QXO Acquires TopBuild for $17B, Creates Logistics Powerhouse

QXO to Acquire TopBuild for $17B in Major Consolidation