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US shippers and 3PLs split on road ahead

January 4, 2018

There is an axiom that argues, "Where you stand depends on where you sit." And that certainly applies to the outlook for transportation in 2018.In most cases, shippers had a more conservative view regarding how 2018 would unfold in transportation, according to a JOC survey of more than 200 shippers and third-party logistics providers.

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uShip Inc

Founded in 2003, is the first and largest online marketplace for shipping services. Members list anything they need shipped, from household goods to vehicles to freight, and receive instant quotes or bids from thousands of feedback-rated service providers, including movers, carriers, transporters, van lines, freight brokers and independent service providers. On any given day, there are thousands of shipments listed on uShip.com representing millions of dollars of business. It's totally free for members to list shipments and for service providers to place bids. uShip.com's reverse-auction format and patent-pending search technology dramatically reduce shipping costs by allowing service providers to find shipments along their routes and fill empty cargo space. uShip.com's feedback system holds service providers accountable for their service and rewards those that perform well.

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US shippers and 3PLs split on road ahead