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This Week in Logistics News (July 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Thousands of flights were grounded or delayed at the world’s largest air freight hubs in Europe, Asia and North America. The trucking industry is turning a corner after a prolonged freight recession that succeeded the Covid boom in transportation rate and services, according to logistics executives. The report, which analyzed 8.4

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). Some major ocean carriers have also announced new fees for goods shipped on the route as of June 1 in response to the canal restrictions.

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U.S. Freight Logistics Industry Recession Continues with Some Hopeful Signs

Supply Chain Matters

freight and logistics industry continues to mitigate recessionary conditions including the April 2023 Logistics Manager Index reaching its lowest level lowest level in six years and one-half years. freight, logistics and parcel movement industry. The industry consensus right now is that container volumes will decrease upwards of 2.5

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Last-Mile Delivery 101: How a 3PL Works With Last-Mile Carriers for Best-in-Class Fulfillment

ShipBob

Today’s customer expectations demand fast and accurate shipping, no matter where they shop online. Same-day delivery and last-mile logistics in North America is estimated to grow by $62.71 billion between 2023-2027. That’s not to say that offering a great shipping policy (free, fast, or both!)

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America Adapting to Supply Chain Chaos

Operations and Supply Chain Management

s industrial heartland is dotted with examples of how some links in the supply chain have been adapted to keep the wheels of commerce turning while others seized up. The shipping industry, which accounts for 80% of world merchandise trade, had a record year in 2021 , with volume totaling 179.1 a digital freight forwarder.

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Top 10 Logistics Trends That Could Impact Supply Chains in 2022

Locus

2021 may not be a year for the logistics industry to cherish, but it was a year filled with a lot of takeaways. Logistics industry was experiencing capacity constraints, driver shortages, sudden upticks in e-commerce demand, new technologies, different fulfillment models , delays, port congestions, canal blockage etc. .-

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In Focus: Achieve Last Mile Excellence by Handling Your Logistics Teams Better

Locus

Since online shopping has come into the picture, the e-commerce industry has been on a high-growth trajectory. North America has been the primary global driver of overall e-commerce growth, second only to China. million by 2027. Customers prioritize timely deliveries above everything when it comes to online shopping.