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This Week in Logistics News (September 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

In a final piece of holiday news, USPS has said will not levy an extra delivery surcharge during the winter peak season, saying the decision makes USPS “the most affordable way to mail and ship this holiday season.” Amazon Renewed, which repairs and refurbishes products returned for resale.

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Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Responding to the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Mikael Lind and Robert Ward Illustration: Sandra Haraldson, RISE 7 July 2023 marked a historic day for the shipping sector when the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted its 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (2023 Strategy).

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How Cold Chain Logistic Providers Build Trust with Traceability

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according to a market analysis report by Grand View Research. In addition, as more consumers use e-commerce, they become accustomed to the guarantee of fast, free shipping.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

Rivian Automotive is now free to sell its EV parcel vans to other parcel carriers, and added reinforcement from multiple ocean container shipping carriers that the existing industry volume declines could extend for two to three years. The move will reportedly increase existing hourly wage rates 25 percent by 2028.

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6 Manufacturing Trends You Need to Know

Arena Solutions

The global cobot market size is estimated to be worth $866 million in 2022 and is forecasted to a readjusted size of $1682 million by 2028. Moving to the Cloud helps manufacturers meet many mandatory data compliance requirements. 4 Due to their low cost and simple design, cobots are also becoming widely used in supply chain management.

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2020 Challenges and Solutions for HVAC Distributors

EazyStock

The HVAC industry is already highly competitive and is predicted to grow 13% through 2028. To meet this demand, suppliers and distributors need to prepare months in advance – even years in advance, in the case of units and devices to meet future regulations. While demand is growing, so too is supply – and with it, distributors.

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Top Considerations Around Reshoring in Today’s Supply Chain

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through 2028. “A The practice also reduces the risk of child and human labor concerns, cuts down on carbon-intensive shipping and supports other environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria. “If A mistake companies make is thinking about reshoring [as] bringing all your production back to the U.S.