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Navigating M&A Trends in the Transportation, Logistics, and Energy Storage Space

Logistics Viewpoints

Companies are proactively acquiring electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, battery storage providers, and related infrastructure firms to embed sustainability into their operations. imports from China declined by 10% year-over-year, while domestic manufacturing investments surged by over $100 billion.

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What Kills Warehousing Companies with Summitt Hogue

The Logistics of Logistics

Summitt is the founder of Growe , a Dallas-based commercial real estate firm focused exclusively on serving the various needs of third-party logistics companies across the United States. After beginning his career in commercial real estate, Summitt quickly identified the unique and under-served challenges faced by 3PLs.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 13 – 19)

Logistics Viewpoints

With the third vaccine authorized, these manufacturers are pressing for more companies to be authorized to ship the vaccine. Drop shipping is where retailers have manufacturers ship items directly to the consumer rather than carrying them in their warehouse. Global transportation is at the forefront of sustainability efforts.

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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

Logistics Viewpoints

Retailers, manufacturers, and distributors own more warehouses than 3PLs. JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated) is a global commercial real estate and investment management company that helps clients buy, build, occupy, manage, and invest in a variety of commercial properties, including warehousing. Then there is JLL.

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Tariff Blocker: Relocating Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

3PL Insights

The current administration’s tariff agenda has prompted many businesses to reevaluate their global manufacturing strategies, especially the prospect of reshoring operations back to the United States. Location The location of a new manufacturing hub should align with access to key customers, materials, and equipment. Contact us today!

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Manufacturing Plant Site Selection: Where to Locate Your Manufacturing Plant

GlobalTranz

Editor’s Note: This article comes from Steve Wright who works for Whirlwind Steel and shares his knowledge on manufacturing plant site selection. There are a number of factors to consider in manufacturing plant site selection to ensure you have the best location for your new plant. download ebook. Do nearby factories emit dust?

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Finding a Warehouse in Today’s High-Demand Market

Talking Logistics

When you look at the residential real estate market, the speed of the current buying market is easy to see. The same patterns are echoing throughout the industrial real estate market as well. Since the start of 2010, vacancy rates of industrial real estate have been cut in half. So what exactly has changed?