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Lessons Learned from 2021 Peak Season for 2022 Planning

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Adding more suppliers is always a smart move, but vetting these suppliers in terms of work, labor, and sustainable practices is important. Dr. Sheng Lu, a professor at the University of Delaware, told The Wall Street Journal that he estimates that retailers will see average delays of one to two months on shipments this spring.

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How Shippers Use Carbon Emissions Shipment Data to Reduce Total Carbon Footprint

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When they track carbon emissions for each shipment, they can make better decisions on carriers and the best ways to optimize the logistics network to reduce emissions. Note that these numbers include more than shipping and logistics; it encompasses the entire transportation sector. Shippers have a lot of power. and the top of Virginia.