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This Week in Logistics News (July 15 – 21)

Logistics Viewpoints

Seven years ago, I wrote that Cyberdyne Systems’ Skynet division was working on teleportation capabilities that will eliminate the need to wait for products to ship entirely. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Last year, China accounted for $180 billion in semiconductor purchases, more than a third the worldwide total of $555.9

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This Week in Logistics News (June 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the annual consumer survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, approximately 76 percent of US adults are expected to celebrate Father’s Day. And now on this week’s logistics news: Amazon says it will launch drone deliveries this year. And to celebrate, they will spend.

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The Top 6 Trends in Logistics Impacting Shippers in 2017

GlobalTranz

The election is over, but the race is just starting for logistics providers. From Amazon to hyper-local retailers, 2017 will be a year of intense scrutiny and pressure on logistics providers. Fortunately, your organization can get ahead of the learning curve by knowing what trends in logistics to watch for this year.

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What Are the Trends in Last Mile Logistics?

GlobalTranz

Shippers face many challenges in successfully delivering products to end-users, and last mile logistics will be a core focus of change in the coming months. Also, same-day delivery will reach a 25-percent market share by 2025. By 2018 alone, same-day delivery and last mile logistics will be valued at more than $1.35

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This Week in Logistics News (July 3 – 9)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Container shipping prices skyrocket. New aircraft purchases are focused around twinjets such as the Boeing 767 and 777. As early as 2025, at least 50 percent of new Porsches sold will include an electric drive. It will be interesting to watch the games unfold in silence.

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What Are the Top Logistics Software Companies in Dubai and UAE?

Locus

With the UAE market having nearly 100% of the population with smartphone access, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry forecasts e-commerce to generate $8 billion in sales by 2025. This newly-added focus has pushed companies to invest in logistics software that helps them improve their delivery process and make it more customer-friendly.

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3 Ways Technology Can Enable Retailers to Enhance Deliveries in 2022

Logistics Viewpoints

As more consumers flock to e-commerce, purchasing big & bulky goods such as furniture, appliances, and wholesale electronics online is becoming more common. Larger types of retail goods such as furniture and appliances, also known as oversized, are more challenging to ship than small packages. On-site delivery experience and cost.