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This Week in Logistics News (April 24 – 30)

Logistics Viewpoints

And now on to this week’s logistics news. Applications are due by July 2021, with the program looking to reduce deforestation between 2022 and 2026. The offering is a part of Amazon Key, the company’s array of services that enable delivery drivers to leave packages in garages, homes, cars and businesses.

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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. Reverse logistics is difficult and costly. For retailers and carriers, sending a package is easy. In the U.S, Who pays the price?

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How Mailroom Management Software Boosts Last Mile Logistics!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Although every part of a parcel’s journey from source to recipient has experienced increased congestion in the past few years, last-mile logistics suffers the most. In early 2020, online shopping increased 74% and projections point to the surge continuing up to 200 billion packages annually by 2026.

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De Minimis Value: Your Essential Guide to International Trade Regulations

ShipBob

With the combination of benefits to international sellers and consumers, it’s no wonder parcel volume is expected to grow 11% CAGR up to 266 billion parcels by 2026. Properly classifying goods and paying tariffs are essential to prevent packages getting stuck in customs and potential fines.

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14 Logistics Trends for 2023: A Brave New World Has Arrived – Part I

American Global Logistics

As it happens, logistics and supply chains lend themselves to new and emerging technologies and logistics trends. It represents a foundation for the transformation of logistics and supply chain management. 4 Trend: Blockchain This is a breakthrough technology that has great utility for logistics.

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Logistics Challenges Involved in Home Services and How to Overcome Them

Locus

billion by 2026. Logistical challenges faced by home service businesses. For most industries, it means delivering a packaged good on time, more so if delivery is time and temperature-sensitive. Check Out: Streamlining last-mile logistics for Services-based Companies. Share and Enjoy !

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

Logistics Viewpoints

Welcome back to the Friday news roundup, where we are excited to bring you all the logistics news you’ve been craving. DoorDash can now return your packages for you. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos boldly declared nine years ago that in just a few years, last mile drones would be delivering packages across the country to customer’s front doors.