The 2025 Logistics Report: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
We surveyed hundreds of logistics and supply chain leaders from leading brands to uncover how they are navigating today’s increasingly complex landscape. With tariffs, cost efficiency and fulfillment reliability at the forefront, the pressure has never been higher. Get actionable insights from this report to streamline your fulfillment and optimize your shipping strategy.
KEY INSIGHT #1
Cost is a main factor for brands when selecting a 3PL
Cost is the #1 reason brands switch 3PLs.
KEY INSIGHT #2
Carrier diversification is a top priority in 2025
65% of brands say that diversifying carriers will provide cost reductions and 68% want their 3PLs to invest in carrier diversification.
KEY INSIGHT #3
Last-mile performance and cost insights are in high demand
77% of brands say last-mile performance and costs reporting are critical technologies for their operations and require these insights from their 3PLs.
KEY INSIGHT #4
Returns management remains a top challenge
52% of brands cite returns management as a top value-added service.
Tariffs and Section 321: How Are Brands Adjusting Their Fulfillment Strategies?
Bonus Insight — not included in the full report
With the latest tariffs announcements and changes to Section 321 regulations, brands are reassessing their fulfillment strategies. While some are taking immediate action, many are still weighing their next move. Survey Takeways:
34%
are still evaluating their options
25%
are continuing as is, adjusting pricing to offset costs
23%
are shifting to domestic fulfillment
23%
plan to maintain their current fulfillment strategy
19%
are exploring new 3PL or warehousing options to minimize cross-border shipments
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