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Top Transportation & Logistics Influencers

The Logistics of Logistics

Trillion by 2026 according to IMARC Group and the overall total U.S. miles of freight is expected to reach 7.67 He is also the Founder and Co-Director of the MIT FreightLab – a research initiative that works on improving the way freight transportation is designed, procured, and managed. trillions of ton-miles by 2045 (Statista).

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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. In other sustainability news, the InBev 100+ Accelerator is adding some big-name companies: Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Unilever. The partners help to fund and pilot start-ups in their sustainability innovation plans.

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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. 2023 Air Freight Industry Analysis Air freight is a vital part of the global economy. The largest air freight carriers in the world are FedEx, UPS, and DHL.

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The Cost of Backhauls

Operations and Supply Chain Management

STATE OF FREIGHT. The road freight industry has a big problem. This equates to more than a fifth (21.2%) of the total distance traveled by road freight in the bloc last year, up from 20% in 2020. Rates for European contract freight rose 6.1 Rates for European contract freight rose 6.1 Lucy Handley @LUCYHANDLEY.

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Southwest Airlines’ Flight Path to Carbon Neutrality

Logistics Viewpoints

But Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest – said “we needed an actionable plan we can implement in a shorter time horizon.” Stacy Malphurs – Vice President of Supply Chain Management & Environmental Sustainability at Southwest Airlines. Today,” Ms.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.28% from 2019 to 2026. Sustainability and green logistics . The World Economic Forum’s report on the “future of the last-mile ecosystem” states that 85% of delivery mileage from freight delivery are majorly responsible for emissions and congestion driven by commercial vehicles.

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Driver Digest: The Impact of a Driver

NFI Industries

Whether you are a driver who takes on long hauls over the road or runs frequent dedicated routes, drivers help sustain life and make the world go round. In the United States, drivers are responsible for moving 69% of total freight 1 and that amount of freight is expected to grow an additional 26% by 2026 2. READ MORE.