Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased. Where's my package? I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

This combination resulted in higher shipping costs for retailers. Higher shipping costs carried over into January 2021 as remaining delayed holiday parcels were delivered, holiday returns were processed, and annual rate increases, including higher surcharges from last-mile carriers, took effect. I wear a number of hats these days.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

Statistics covered in the article include: How the Supply Chain Crisis is Impacting Businesses and Consumers. Increased Shipping Costs, Delays, and Transportation Issues. Dealing with the Shipping Container Crisis. Following a March 2022 surge of Covid-19 in Shanghai, shipping company A.P. Famous Pacific Shipping Group ).

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

However, emptying the contents of silos into the holds of ships is only one small part of the problem. At the time of writing this article, Ukraine and Russia have finally signed a deal allowing grain exports from both countries to recommence. Supply Chain Sustainability: Lenovo and Maersk Eco Delivery Partnership.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. National carriers like FedEx and UPS grabbed a larger share of volume from regional delivery providers on the busy shipping week of Black Friday than last year, according to emailed data from Shipium.

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