Sometimes there's nowhere to go but up. But the climb back to economic health isn't necessarily easy, as South Africa, once the continent's top economy, is finding out.

Uber, the great disruptor in several areas, seeks to upend many practices in the traditional trucking industry. But it will have to contend with some mighty competition in the 3PL arena.

Logistics providers discuss how they're adjusting to major changes brought about by concerns over the economy, shifts in trade policy, the complexities of the omnichannel, rising customer service demands, and the arrival of a new generation of supply-chain managers.