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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. Even consumers find making online returns a pain, having to repack, print shipping labels for and drop off unwanted online purchases.

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Critical Legal Considerations for International Parcel Shipping

Intelligent Audit

International parcel shipping and parcel carrier services were well on their way to becoming a driving force in the world’s economies before worldwide disruption and shutdowns threw the entire supply chain into disarray. Why Legal Protocols and Regulations Exist for International Shipping and Transportation.

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The Essential List of Logistics Acronyms and Abbreviations for Retailers

Locus

If there is one industry that continues to scale robustly, it is Retail. trillion by 2026, surpassing the current GDP of all European Union member states combined. Solving this problem is crucial for retail businesses as it optimizes delivery times and reduces transportation costs.

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Air Cargo is Gaining Momentum in 2023

American Global Logistics

Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. This mode of transportation is vital for the fast delivery of goods worldwide. With that, let’s start with a brief industry analysis. 2023 Air Freight Industry Analysis Air freight is a vital part of the global economy.

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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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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. The agreement will help businesses that sell on Adobe’s platform offer free two-day shipping and other services, such as easy returns.

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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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