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Go Green or Go Home: Why Sustainability in the Last Mile is Crucial for Your Business

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dollars by 2030 , increasing at a compound annual growth rate of 21.6% from 2022 to 2030. At the same time, the demand for urban last-mile delivery is forecast to grow by 78% by 2030 , leading to 36% more delivery vehicles in the world’s top 100 cities. Download the Ebook. billion U.S. Customers prefer green companies.

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Bringing Order to Chaos: Last-Mile Delivery Costs and How to Reduce Them

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This phase isn’t just a logistical necessity—it swallows up between 40-55% of total shipping costs. Emissions from urban last-mile deliveries are predicted to increase by 30% in 100 cities globally by 2030. Today’s retailers are grappling with increased pressure to deliver more packages swiftly and at lower costs.

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How Sustainable Supply Chain Management Improves Ecommerce Stores

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Once orders are placed, items are packaged using dunnage and other materials to keep items safe during transit. Packages are then shipped to their destination via ground, air, or sea. So that’s a lot of packages — and a lot of resources. Download the Guide. of global retail sales. of global retail sales.