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What Is a Third-Party Logistics Provider? A Plain-English Guide for 2026
June 24, 2026
TCG Network
What Is a Third-Party Logistics Provider? A Plain-English Guide for 2026

What is third-party logistics? Learn how 3PLs help shippers manage freight, warehousing, capacity, and supply chain growth in 2026.

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Why a $700M Logistics Company Hired Its First Salesperson This Year
June 17, 2026
TCG Network
Why a $700M Logistics Company Hired Its First Salesperson This Year

For nearly 40 years, we didn’t have a sales department because we never built the company around selling; we built it around relationships. That’s a subtle distinction, but I think it’s an importan…

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How to Consolidate 10 Logistics Vendors Down to Two (Without Losing Service)
June 10, 2026
Transportation
How to Consolidate 10 Logistics Vendors Down to Two (Without Losing Service)

Vendor consolidation is happening across nearly every industry. Procurement organizations are under constant pressure to reduce complexity while improving operational performance. And transportatio…

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Best 3PL Providers in 2026: How Mid-Market Shippers Should Actually Compare
June 3, 2026
TCG Network
Best 3PL Providers in 2026: How Mid-Market Shippers Should Actually Compare

In 2026, selecting among the top third-party logistics companies requires looking beyond size and evaluating practical considerations like transportation assets, brokerage capabilities, geographic…

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3PL Pricing in 2026: What Storage and Transportation Actually Cost
May 27, 2026
Warehousing
3PL Pricing in 2026: What Storage and Transportation Actually Cost

The term 3PL covers a broad range of logistics services rather than a single product. Every shipper selects a different combination depending on its business model and customer requirements.

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Midwest 3PL: Why Your Distribution Hub Should Sit Where TCG Operates
May 20, 2026
Warehousing
Midwest 3PL: Why Your Distribution Hub Should Sit Where TCG Operates

When manufacturers and distributors evaluate where to position inventory, one question sits at the center of every network design: How can we reach the greatest number of customers quickly and cost…

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