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This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6)

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DoorDash can now return your packages for you. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos boldly declared nine years ago that in just a few years, last mile drones would be delivering packages across the country to customer’s front doors. Or, you can type “package” into your search bar. And with that, let’s get to the news.

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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. Automated packaging systems such as bagging machines help to speed up the packaging process.

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The 19 Biggest Spirits Industry Trends in 2022

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There has been a squeeze on transport and a shortage of glass bottles , in particular, meaning manufacturers have had to search for other options to package and deliver their products around the globe. The plant-based drinks market is now picked to hit nearly $34 billion by 2026.

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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. Popular categories include business software, office supplies, construction materials, and shipping services. Businesses engaged in D2C selling manage their own marketing, sales, and shipping.

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The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Profit Margins

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Both sectors are also predicting a downturn as we approach 2026. After roasting, the beans can be shipped to retailers, who will in turn take in about $4. Then there’s shipping and distribution to consider, packaging, direct labour costs, and one of the biggest chunks: sales, administrative and general costs. versus 4.3%.

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The Future Is Now for Logistics

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We saw that starting to turn around in 2016 and continued to accelerate into 2017," he notes. trillion in 2017, up 6.2% Parcel delivery volumes jumped 7% to $99 billion in 2017. But many people are not aware that last-mile deliveries are also handled by thousands of small local and regional package delivery firms.