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This Week in Logistics News (January 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

The bill mandates that many new vehicles, beginning with the 2027 model year, contain a so-called “intelligent speed limiter.” Global shipping prices are continuing to rise as Houthi rebels keep up attacks on cargo vessels in and around the Red Sea. And now on to this week’s logistics news. East Coast. 18 to $3,860. versus October.

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How Smart Lockers Can Resolve Last Mile Challenges for Logistics Providers

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

percent CAGR between 2023 to 2027, with significant projected market volume of over USD 2.8 It is also noted as the Cost attributions include fluctuating fuel prices, free shipping, remote or inaccessible end-destinations, changing consumer expectations and the like.

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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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Retailers, Customer Delight is Tied to Exceptional Delivery Experiences

Locus

billion in 2024 and has the potential to reach $191 billion by 2027. Out of all the countries in SEA, Indonesia is shown to be the major driver of e-commerce growth in the region, with user size of 138 million and revenue of $61 billion in 2023 and is said to reach $104 billion by 2027.

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FedEx Second Quarter Financial Performance Disappoints

Supply Chain Matters

The established goal is to save $4 billion in costs by fiscal 2025, and a cumulative $6 billion in costs by fiscal 2027. After shocking the carrier’s investors in September of 2022 with an unanticipated revenue and profitability shortfall, efforts have continued to significantly reduce costs and operating margins while shedding staff.

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Can Retailers Reinvent the Last Mile? The Trillion-Dollar Question

Locus

trillion by 2027. Sky-High Shipping Costs: The primary reason for cart abandonment in the US is high shipping costs. Retailers lose both customers and cash when exorbitant shipping fees appear on the checkout page. Why Retailers Should Focus on Carbon Neutral Shipping?

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Why Shippers Need Advanced Analytics More Than Ever

Intelligent Audit

After the peak-holiday season, there was also hope for a return to the usual shipping rates. Drilling further, leveraging these kinds of analytics is at the top-of-mind for shippers when it comes to lowering their shipping costs. Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 17.9% from 2020 to 2027.”.