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Real-Time Visibility: The Customer Has Spoken

Logistics Viewpoints

I am continuing to work on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2026, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. These changes can add significant time to the ETA.

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Why the Great Driver Shortage Is Now Top of Mind for Shippers & a Driver of a Capacity Crunch

GlobalTranz

The Great Driver Shortage was already starting to weigh on the minds of carriers and shippers early this year as experts predicted tightening capacity, said William B. It is the top concern for shippers, and you need to know what it means for the capacity crunch. Gross of the JOC.

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The Quietly Growing Conundrum of Online Returns

Logistics Viewpoints

As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent. Route orchestration and optimization can increase capacity utilization for trucks carrying less than a full load to take on return deliveries.

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The 2022 Chlorine Shortage: Another Year of Poolmageddon

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between 2021 and 2026.The Labor shortages and transportation struggles as a result of the pandemic impeded production even further, resulting in a true chlorine shortage. Back in 2020, the world’s chlorine market was valued at around 99 million tons. It’s projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 3.5%

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Inflation Reduction Act & What It Means for EV Production

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Finally, specific organizations, such as public schools and local transportation services, could receive a tax rebate equaling 100% of the vehicle cost. The percentage of localized mineral sourcing starts at 40% in 2023 and rises by 10% each year, reaching 80% after 2026. These credits come with specific stipulations, though.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. Increased demand for consumer goods, especially as the pandemic has lingered on, are exacerbating the capacity crunch. According to the American Trucking Association (ATA), almost 75 percent of all freight is transported by truck.

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Looking Back at Previous Capacity Crunches & How Shippers Responded

GlobalTranz

Some of the tightest of the previous capacity crunches have occurred within the last two decades. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, capacity hit a breaking point. Also, the driver short has continually grown worse for the last eight years, and it is expected to continue through 2026, asserts Iris Kuo of Trucks.com.