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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry.

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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

Transportation is one of the world's largest industries and deeply influences how efficiently global supply chains are able to run. According to Plunkett Research, transportation revenues in 2017 reached over $1 billion in the U.S. But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry.

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Air Cargo is Gaining Momentum in 2023

American Global Logistics

Air freight has evolved dramatically, especially after the pandemic. Since then, air freight has adapted to various market demands and technological advancements. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. billion in 2026. billion in 2023 to $81.15

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Running Seamless 3PL Operations in the Midst of Supply Chain Chaos

Turvo

trillion by 2026 due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Here are some of the key trends that are gaining popularity in 2022: Workflow automation will bring 3PL enterprises closer to their clients through increased electronic cooperation reducing TATs and improving customer experience.

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

GlobalTranz

At the same time, carriers have turned to leaner operations to keep costs down, and the transportation industry is ready to implode with a capacity crunch that lasts well into 2018 and may only get worse from there. The electronic logging devices (ELD) mandate is another driving force behind the capacity crunch. Gross of the JOC.

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Where Have The Drivers Gone?

AFFLINK

People are buying more "things" than ever before - whether they're appliances, electronics, or household products. Those "things" need to be transported via truck, yet the industry lacks the capacity to do so. It's clear that this is a problem that must be addressed at all costs, but luckily the ATA has a number of solid ideas.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 28 – June 3)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. A strong uptake in collaborative robot usage within the medical, education, logistics, and catering fields will likely drive that market to grow to three times its 2021 size by 2026. Shipping companies added capacity, but now containers are stuck in port.