Locus

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Demand for last-mile delivery is soaring and is expected to grow by 78% globally by 2030.- The driver shortage in the US could surpass 160,000 in 2030 and it was estimated to be around 80,000 this 2021. The logistics of goods breaks down when there are no drivers, and the pandemic has given us glimpses of it.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Earlier this month, Yellow averted a strike by 22,000 Teamsters-represented workers and last week it said it was exploring opportunities to divest its third-party logistics company. Amazon says that hires will receive competitive wages as well as medical, vision, and dental coverage and a group RRSP plan.

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Locus

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

A key issue plaguing the global logistics industry is a shortage of drivers. This figure is expected to climb up to a staggering number of 162,000 by 2030. When planning to outsource fleets for last-mile logistics, it is essential to factor in the gaps between pricing and margins.

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6 River Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2018

“A centralized group can also help to resolve another common concern: it’s hard for an expert to have credibility across the company when he or she is remote and attached to a particular business unit. ” — Fergal Glynn, 50 Best Logistics Management Software Platforms, 6 River Systems ; Twitter: @6riversystems.

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