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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. Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time.

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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. Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time.

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Why Taxing Automation is a Bad Idea

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Gates went on to theorize: “Right now, the human worker who does, say, $50,000 worth of work in a factory, that income is taxed, and you get income tax, social security tax, all those things. The ATA estimates the shortage could reach 50,000 by the end of 2017 and could even grow to 176,000 by 2026. And the silver lining?

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Amazon vs. Flipkart: The Race to Dominate Indian E-Commerce

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the Indian e-commerce market is estimated to reach $200 billion by 2026. Amazon, on the other hand, has relied less on acquisitions and more on strategic partnerships with local logistics companies to bolster business. As online shopping platforms continue to gain traction among a young population four times the size of the U.S.,

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Amazon vs. Flipkart: The Race to Dominate Indian E-Commerce

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the Indian e-commerce market is estimated to reach $200 billion by 2026. Amazon, on the other hand, has relied less on acquisitions and more on strategic partnerships with local logistics companies to bolster business. As online shopping platforms continue to gain traction among a young population four times the size of the U.S.,

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