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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

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According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 Globally, they stood at $4.8 Stricter Limits on Driver Productivity. per gallon.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. Despite ramped-up recruiting efforts, this number is expected to triple by 2026. For comparison, in 2016, diesel fuel prices were just US $2.14 Globally, they stood at $4.8 Stricter Limits on Driver Productivity. per gallon.

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

Logistics Viewpoints

And, in comparison to the previous high-water marks, which were set just three months ago in the fourth quarter of 2021, they show growth of 7 percent and 25 percent respectively. The Memorial Day weekend typically sees an uptick in cargo theft, with an average from 2017 to 2021 of 29 events per year over the holiday weekend.

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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. kg to 10 kg (1.10231 lbs to 22.0462 lbs) range held the largest share of the warehouse robotics market in 2016 and is expected to grow at the highest rate during Market and Market’s 2017 to 2022 forecast period. market leading the way.

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eCommerce Business Explained: How To Sell Products Online

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And it’s making strides: experts estimate that global eCommerce sales will reach $8 trillion (USD) by 2026. Product comparison sites Like marketplaces, comparison sites are dedicated to comparing products in the same category. How does eCommerce business work?