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Warehousing News Roundup: April 1, 2019

Stord

The floods in the Midwest, caused by severe storms, melting snow, and overflowing rivers, have disrupted supply chains for weeks and cost nearly $1 billion in damage to crops and cattle in Nebraska and Iowa. Over 4 million robots will be used in 50,000 warehouses by 2025 , according to one report.

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Driver Shortage in Trucking: Time for Plan B

Talking Logistics

The Minnesota-based firm’s $9 million a year in revenue “ could go to $13 million or $14 million overnight if I could put drivers in those trucks ,” said Charlie Hoag, manager of Copeland’s terminal in Des Moines, Iowa. . Trucking firms, while accustomed to high driver turnover, say hiring is tougher than ever.

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Declining Demand Creates Dour Outlook for Logistics Industry

Intelligent Audit

Ultimately, FedEx hopes to lower costs by $4 billion beginning in the fiscal year 2025. . Iowa Senators Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst have petitioned the help of U.S. Ocean Carriers Increase Blank Sailing Amid Declining Demand. However, Obrador’s plan has some corn-belt U.S. Senators voicing their opposition.