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Reshoring and Regionalized Freight Networks: The Future of Logistics

TransAudit

Supply Chain Disruptions and Risk Mitigation The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in long-distance supply chains, with shipping delays, port congestion, and material shortages disrupting operations worldwide. Aerospace and transportation equipment companies are investing in Arizona and New Mexico. Southwest U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 5-9, 2018)

Talking Logistics

Okay, turning the corner, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: Amazon offers free shipping on all orders for the holidays (CNN). XPO Logistics Announces Four New Technology Initiatives for Less-Than-Truckload Optimization. Free Shipping as a Competitive Weapon (and Loss Leader).

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This Week in Logistics News (October 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

Walmart will begin the deliveries at select stores in New Mexico, Texas, and Arkansas in the next few weeks, and then expand to other markets across the country before the end of the year. Companies like Home Depot and Costco have turned to renting their own container ships to prevent delays. percent starting January 1, 2022.