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Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solutions – Gamechanger?

Cathy Roberson

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. It also shifts the last-mile technology competition to Google, Microsoft, and other large cloud-based API providers. But, more importantly, Google seems to understand the importance of consumer experience.

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Last mile costs rising fast

Cathy Roberson

By 2026, the US domestic parcel market is expected to reach 134 million pieces, a 70% increase from 2020, according to FedEx. Meanwhile, the US domestic B2B market will grow at a 5% CAGR through 2026. The last mile will be under intense scrutiny this year as retailers look to reduce costs while managing even more deliveries.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026. The shifting numbers could be seen at the Port of Los Angeles, where cargo volume increased for the second consecutive month compared to 2022. A notable achievement at the port is the electrification of 89 out of 91 ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes.