Nominations are now open through August 15, 2026, honoring the third-party logistics providers helping shippers navigate disruption, innovation, tariffs, technology, and global supply chain transformation.
DALLAS, TX — July 8, 2026 — Global Trade Magazine is proud to announce that nominations are officially open for the 14th Annual America’s Leading 3PL Awards, an annual recognition program celebrating the third-party logistics providers that are setting the standard for service, innovation, resilience, and strategic supply chain leadership.
As The Magazine for U.S. Companies Doing Business Globally, Global Trade Magazine has long covered the companies, trends, and technologies shaping international trade, logistics, transportation, and supply chain management. This year’s America’s Leading 3PL Awards will spotlight providers that are not only moving freight, managing inventory, and supporting fulfillment, but also helping businesses respond to some of the most pressing logistics challenges of 2026.
From tariff uncertainty and nearshoring strategies to AI-driven optimization, warehouse automation, real-time visibility, cybersecurity, sustainability, and customer service excellence, today’s top 3PLs are playing a critical role in helping shippers stay competitive in a fast-changing global market.
“Third-party logistics providers have become essential strategic partners for companies navigating today’s supply chain complexity,” said Eric Kleinsorge, Publisher of Global Trade Magazine. “The America’s Leading 3PL Awards give us the opportunity to recognize the companies that are delivering real value, solving problems, adopting new technologies, and helping customers move forward with confidence.”
The 2026 nomination form has been updated to reflect the current realities facing the logistics industry. Nominees will be evaluated on areas including market expertise, core capabilities, customer impact, technology adoption, disruption response, service performance, sustainability, and innovation.
Global Trade Magazine invites companies, customers, partners, and industry peers to nominate the 3PLs they believe deserve national recognition. Self-nominations are also welcome.
Past America’s Leading 3PL honorees have represented a wide range of logistics strengths, from warehousing and fulfillment to cold chain, transportation management, international freight, final mile, technology-enabled solutions, and specialized logistics services. The awards continue Global Trade Magazine’s tradition of identifying providers that demonstrate operational excellence, customer commitment, industry credibility, and forward-thinking leadership.
Nominations are open now and will close on August 15, 2026.
Submit a nomination here:
Selected honorees will be featured by Global Trade Magazine and recognized across its digital platforms, giving logistics providers the opportunity to stand out among shippers, trade professionals, supply chain executives, and industry decision-makers.
For companies that rely on 3PL partners to keep goods moving, solve complex logistics challenges, and support growth in an unpredictable market, this is the opportunity to recognize the providers making a measurable impact.
Nominate your favorite 3PL today and help Global Trade Magazine celebrate the companies leading the future of logistics.
About Global Trade Magazine
Global Trade Magazine is the authority for U.S. companies doing business globally, delivering news, insights, and analysis on international trade, logistics, supply chain management, site selection, transportation, ports, manufacturing, and global business strategy. Through its editorial coverage, digital magazine, awards programs, and industry features, Global Trade Magazine connects decision-makers with the trends, companies, and solutions shaping global commerce.
