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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

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Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port. During the peak of port congestion in 2021, as many as 30 ships were waiting to enter an Oakland berth. Shipping’s peak season usually starts at the end of June when importers begin ordering products for the back-to-school and holiday seasons.

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Guide to warehouse robots: types of warehouse robots, uses, navigation & more

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between 2017 and 2022, reaching $6 billion in value by 2022 , with the U.S. They’re typically used for receiving functions, such as moving items from pallets to racks, in production environments, for picking and packing and shipping. More warehouses are adopting robotics technology than ever before. market leading the way.