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Driver Shortage, Driverless Vehicles, and Other Supply Chain Curiosities

Logistics Viewpoints

To demonstrate, one California autonomous vehicle company, TuSimple, tested the efficacy of long-haul driverless vehicles in a recent trek from Nogales, Arizona to Oklahoma City, shaving 10 hours (42%) off of what would otherwise be a 24-hour trip. Approval of long-haul driverless technology isn’t projected to settle until around 2031.

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The Niches Have Riches with Kevin Hill

The Logistics of Logistics

In the logistics and transportation business, competition is intense and increasingly the best 3PLs are developing market segments, so they can customize their services to a specific niche (market segment). Kevin is also the co-host of the popular freight sales podcast, Put That Coffee Down. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast.

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How to Reduce Shipping Costs: 8 Effective Ways

Ware2Go

Led by Amazon, the largest ecommerce companies have reset shoppers’ expectations for freight costs and delivery time. But the same package sent only 107 miles from Oklahoma City to Tulsa would be Zone 2. Protected products arrive in one piece more often, reducing logistics costs and damage complaints.

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The Definitive Guide on Produce Season Transportation Impacts

Zipline Logistics

Produce season transportation can have an impact on your freight, even if you do not ship grains, fruits, or vegetables. Refrigerated transportation is particularly at a premium and can be difficult to secure if not working with a logistics provider with an expansive network. What is produce season? Heaviest Peak: September.

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Harvey and Irma’s Effect on the Logistics Industry

GTG Technology Group

How Hurricanes Affect Logistics. The catastrophic storms did more than just flood homes and knock down trees, they impacted logistics in a variety of ways. It will be a long time before anyone can measure the two storms’ impact on logistics and the economy. Sources: [link]. Trucking Already Tight Before Hurricanes.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

But one source mentioned the unlucky nature of the number “13” is a Norse myth about 12 gods having a dinner party in Valhalla. And now on to this week’s logistics news. to test autonomous truck runs from Houston to Oklahoma City with a safety driver aboard. Maersk joins FedEx Corp., Kodiak, Aurora Innovation Inc.