2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty with Seth Clevenger
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
Release Date: 06/10/2025
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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Navigating the Numbers: Tariffs, AI, and The Future of Supply Chains”, and , BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, discuss the evolving landscape of global trade, the transformative power of artificial intelligence, and strategies for building resilient supply chains for tomorrow. About Corey DeSantis serves as BDO’s Logistics and Transportation Subject Matter Expert, supporting clients in manufacturing, automotive, telecommunications and food manufacturing. Corey improves the condition of BDO’s clients through making data-driven decisions to optimize...
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The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “The Threads of Trade: How Global Events are Reshaping Cotton Logistics”, and , Director of Strategic Network at Louis Dreyfus Company, discuss how global events are reshaping cotton logistics, leveraging Michael’s dual perspective as a BCO and former ocean carrier, and the importance of collaboration and data transparency. About Michael Symonanis doesn’t just move containers - he moves conversations forward. With 30+ years in international container shipping, Michael brings a rare dual lens as both a BCO and former ocean carrier. Now in his 20th year at Louis Dreyfus Company, he...
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REPOST: Beyond the Tracks: The Next Frontier of American Rail with Martin Lew
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss beyond the tracks: the next frontier of American rail. Martin is CEO at , a tech-enabled rail logistics provider with a team of experienced rail professionals, an extensive network of partners, and a best-in-class technology platform that simplifies the movement of freight and creates a competitive advantage. About Martin Lew is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Commtrex, the largest tech-enabled logistics platform in North America (US, Canada, and Mexico) for shippers to directly connect with railroads, transloaders, storage facilities,...
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REPOST: Avoiding Logistics FUD with Steve Elwell
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss avoiding logistics FUD. Steve is the Founder and Managing Director of Partners, a boutique leadership, business strategy and turnaround consulting firm. Summary: Avoiding Logistics FUD In this episode, Joe Lynch and guest Steve Elwell tackle the pervasive issue of Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) and its impact on various aspects of business, particularly in logistics. Joe and Steve provide valuable insights into overcoming FUD by establishing trust and eliminating disruptive elements within business relationships, and leadership. The...
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Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges with Michael Needham
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
In “Supply Chain Reset: Overcoming Pharma & Healthcare Supply Chain Challenges”, and , a Principal at Efficio, discuss how to build resilient supply chains using data-driven strategies and a hands-on consulting approach to achieve both cost savings and operational resilience in the complex pharma and healthcare sectors. About Michael Needham is a Principal Consultant at Efficio, the leading global consultancy, dedicated to helping clients achieve their supply chain and procurement goals. Michaël has 20+ years of experience working across the pharmaceutical manufacturing,...
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REPOST: The Revenue Engine with Kara Smith Brown
The Logistics of Logistics Podcast
and discuss the revenue engine. Kara is the Founder and CRO of , the premier B2B marketing and PR firm dedicated to helping logistics companies increase lead generation through targeted marketing strategies and media coverage. About Kara Brown A prominent thought leader in B2B go-to-market strategy, is CEO of LeadCoverage, the pioneering consultancy transforming approaches to PR, demand generation and marketing across the supply chain, heavy industrial, and tech sectors. Her successful corporate career started at Echo Global Logistics where she played a key...
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Beyond LTL & Truckload: The Expedite All Approach to Smaller Truck Solutions with Mike Ernst
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2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty with Seth Clevenger
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In “2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty”, and , Managing Editor of Features and Multimedia at Transport Topics, discuss the Top 100 logistics companies, 2024 performance, changes to the list, and the trends impacting the industry. About Seth Clevenger Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and . He also creates video and audio content for Transport Topics’ webcasts, podcasts and radio...
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REPOST: A Decade of Loadsmart: A Look Back to Move Forward with Felipe Capella
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and discuss a decade of Loadsmart: a look back to move forward. Felipe is Co-founder and CEO of , where they provide logistics solutions powered by industry experts and next-gen technology that lower costs, increase efficiency, and digitize transportation. About Felipe Capella Co-founder and CEO of , a leading digital freight technology company. Previously advised companies on corporate strategy and M&A in Brazil and New York for 8 years. Joined the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington to advise on sovereign guaranteed development...
info_outlineIn “2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty”, Joe Lynch and Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor of Features and Multimedia at Transport Topics, discuss the Top 100 logistics companies, 2024 performance, changes to the list, and the trends impacting the industry.
About Seth Clevenger
Seth Clevenger is managing editor of features and multimedia at Transport Topics. He plans, writes and edits news features for Transport Topics’ weekly newspaper, supplemental publications and TTNews.com. He also creates video and audio content for Transport Topics’ webcasts, podcasts and radio programming. Clevenger, who joined TT in 2011, covers the latest industry news with a special focus on transportation technology, including automated vehicles and driver-assist systems, the latest developments in trucking equipment, transportation management software, telematics and mobile communications, data analytics, routing and navigation software, onboard video and more. Clevenger, currently based in Alexandria, Va., is a native of northwest Ohio. He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
About Transport Topics
Since 1935, Transport Topics has been the news leader in trucking and freight transportation. When it comes to major issues, industry events, and new developments, TT journalists get the story first and get it right, keeping readers informed about all aspects of trucking industry and helping them stay ready for what's to come.
RoadSigns A Transport Topics Podcast
Born in 2018, RoadSigns started in an empty office. Now, it's grown into a full-fledged studio featuring comprehensive topics and accomplished guests. Aptly named RoadSigns because road signs offer one a look ahead while moving. They serve as the first indicator of something changing or something new. Beyond that, they signal the chance to pivot or change course – and find new direction. The concept is simple: This podcast seeks to help people in a fast-moving industry recognize the signs around them and chart new courses.
Key Takeaways: 2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty
- In “2025's Top 100 3PLs: How Logistics Giants are Confronting Uncertainty”, Joe Lynch and Seth Clevenger, talk about Transport Topics annual Top 100 Logistics Companies feature.
- Authoritative Source for Industry News: Transport Topics has been a leading news source for the trucking and freight transportation industry since 1935, providing essential information for decision-making across the logistics and supply chain sectors.
- Comprehensive Logistics Rankings: The annual Top 100 Logistics Companies list is a definitive ranking of the largest logistics firms in North America, primarily based on annual gross revenue, offering a crucial industry benchmark.
- Detailed Company Profiles: Beyond just rankings, the feature provides in-depth information for each company, including service descriptions, key executive names, ownership types, and data on employee numbers.
- Segmented Industry Insights: The Top 100 feature breaks down the logistics landscape into various sectors, such as freight brokerage, dry storage warehousing, refrigerated warehousing, dedicated contract carriage, airfreight, and ocean freight.
- Analysis of Industry Trends: The feature often includes articles and analysis on key trends and challenges facing logistics companies, such as freight market conditions, supply chain resilience, emerging technologies like AI, and global trade dynamics.
- Interactive and Multimedia Content: Transport Topics enhances the Top 100 experience with interactive maps showing company headquarters and multimedia content, including podcasts and webcasts, to provide a richer understanding of the industry.
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