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Worker Shortages and More Pose a Challenge to Freight Companies

Elementum

Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time. 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

Today, trucking, shipping, air shipping, and other logistics services are all experiencing disruption: As consumer expectations evolve, businesses are constantly pressured to deliver high-quality goods in the shortest amount of time. But issues surrounding labor and rising fuel prices pose real threats to the freight industry.

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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. Collaborative Transport Management Systems (CTMS), Warehouse Management Systems, freight monitoring, and customer service will help eliminate operational inefficiencies and delays and enhance ROI with the more innovative, reliable 3PL offering. Request a Turvo Demo. .

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The Myths and Benefits of Using a 3PL: Evaluation Criteria to Consider

Turvo

report found that the global 3PL market would surpass $1,800 billion by 2026. Knowing what you want and need from a 3PL ahead of time will help you focus on what’s right for your company’s needs and reduce barriers to freight technology adoption. Improved quality. Quality in every aspect can improve with 3PL assistance.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 31 – January 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

An FAA environmental assessment of drone services in College Station found “no significant impact” and said the service would not “affect the quality of the human environment.”. Any earn-out is expected to be paid in fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2026. The carrier’s rationale is that the two words can be used interchangeably.

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Collaborative Logistics’ Role in the Emergence of the Physical Internet

Material Handling & Logistics

It may seem impossible today, but the physical Internet could be embedded into freight supply chains by 2050. Many already believe that freight exchange platforms, dedicated to maximizing payload efficiency and reducing empty miles, have a role to play in making this vision a reality.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 21 – 27)

Logistics Viewpoints

The technology is made up of three separate high-res camera systems: One scans a vehicle’s undercarriage, another checks tire quality, and another focuses on the vehicle exterior. There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026. The administration has yet to announce a program launch date.