Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

trillion globally by 2024. Logistics providers face escalating pressures to meet high-speed delivery expectations and manage unpredictable market dynamics. Unlike fixed automation, flexible solutions can be reconfigured or expanded to meet changing operational needs, from handling new SKU profiles to adopting advanced technologies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With its ability to adapt to different layouts and perform both simple and complex picking tasks, ItPick showcased how automation can be flexible and scalable, crucial for industries that need to meet fluctuating demand.

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Logistics in War

MAY 2, 2024

By David Beaumont On 17 April 2024, Defence’s Integrated Investment Plan was published as a companion to Australia’s National Defence Strategy. [1] The National Defence Strategy provides many inferences, especially around the idea of force posture.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 17, 2025

This acquisition enhances DHL’s capabilities in specialty pharma logistics and supports Group’s 2030 strategy to become a leader in life science and healthcare logistics. DHL Group already has an established Life Sciences and Healthcare business, contributing over EUR 5 billion in global revenue in 2024.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The meeting of those concerned and committed about the industry’s climate goals happened on the sidelines of the main climate conference in Dubai. The goal of all of the participants of the sideline meetings was to come up with a law that is palatable to all parties by the time IMO negotiations take place in March of next year (2024).

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WorkWave

JANUARY 21, 2025

The outcome of the 2024 presidential election is poised to bring pivotal changes to industries deeply tied to the nations economic and regulatory framework. Immigration & Labor Policy New Enforcement Priorities Under the new administrations proposed 2024 platform, significant changes are expected in immigration and labor enforcement.

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Freightos

MARCH 27, 2024

More Resources Home TPM24: Key Takeaways on Geopolitics, Technology and Other Drivers of Ocean Freight in 2024 Judah Levine March 27, 2024 S&P Global’s TPM24 is the major annual North American gathering of shippers, forwarders, carriers and logistic technology providers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

Lets revisit the key battlefronts I identified in the AI Wars and examine the flurry of AI announcements in 2024 for proof that this analogy is useful for contextualizing the chaos and the real dynamics at play in the industrial AI arena. billion in funding.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Aggressive discounting by UPS and FedEx during Q3 2024 lowered ground delivery rates to their lowest since 2021, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. The question now is how long these aggressive pricing strategies can persist.

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MTS Logistics

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Let’s dissect the essential elements that make up this dynamic strategy: 1. Due to their improved responsiveness and shorter lead times, businesses using elastic logistics are better positioned to meet and exceed client expectations. There are obstacles in the way of attaining genuine elastic logistics on a global scale, though.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Joe Dunleavy, Vice President of Innovation at Endava – a global provider of digital transformation, agile development, and intelligent services – provides his insight and 2024 predictions. Building agile and resilient supply chains In 2024, I expect to see a focus on building agile and resilient supply chains.

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WorkWave

JULY 28, 2024

In this guide, we will outline nine simple steps to help you start your own medical courier business in 2024. Meet all necessary licensing and legal obligations 6. Studying competitors is an integral part of market research as it helps the medical courier business gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and overall strategies.

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Stord

JULY 29, 2024

ATLANTA, July 29, 2024 — Stord , a leader in high-volume fulfillment services and commerce enablement technology for omnichannel brands, today announced the acquisition of Pitney Bowes’ E-commerce Fulfillment business.

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Blue Grace Logistics

MARCH 12, 2025

Looking at revenue expectations, the report found that 74% of respondents forecasted positive revenue growth, topping the first quarter of 2025 and the fourth quarter of 2024, at 68% and 66%, respectively. Many businesses are taking a balanced approachavoiding excessive stockpiling while ensuring they can meet potential surges in demand.

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Blue Grace Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

Optimizing Drayage Operations: The Strategic Role of Transloading Search Search Dana Ricksecker - August 9, 2024 Transloading serves as a pivotal strategy for enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and optimizing logistics in modern supply chain operations. What is Transloading?

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CLX Logistics

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

When looking ahead to the future, it’s crucial to reflect on the past year, identify emerging trends, and strengthen strategies for benchmarking and procurement. The focus shifted towards salary and personnel-based internal strategies, allowing them to stabilize in comparison. The outcome?

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WorkWave

JUNE 14, 2023

Time To Read: 3 minutes The 2024 Beyond Service User Conference, being held January 7-10, 2024 in Orlando, is an opportunity for the industry’s leading field service companies to network, learn and think outside the box HOLMDEL, N.J. Giannetto, WorkWave CEO.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

Adapting to Retail Demand Fluctuations Search Search Jimmy Canzolino - July 11, 2024 Understanding and adapting to the ever-changing retail demand is essential for shippers looking to succeed in their industry. Proactive strategies involve strategically positioning and replenishing inventory.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 27, 2024

The Power of a 3PL Partner: When and Why to Collaborate Search Search Bryce Williford - June 27, 2024 Efficiency and flexibility are paramount when it comes to logistics. One strategy gaining increasing popularity is partnering with third-party logistics providers, commonly known as 3PL partners.

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Blue Grace Logistics

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Transportation Strategy Profitability Search Search BlueGrace Logistics - February 26, 2024 Transportation strategy plays a pivotal role in ensuring efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ultimately, profitability for businesses.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 20, 2024

Now in its fifth year, the State of Sustainable Fleets 2024 Market Brief sheds light on an industry meeting the moment of an active transition. Production of a lighter and stronger 15-liter natural gas engine begins in 2024, expected to open opportunities for many more fleets and lead significant growth in natural gas vehicle sales.

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Stord

MAY 8, 2024

Deploying Modern E-Commerce Strategies Leveraging modern e-commerce strategies like pre-orders, influencer marketing, order consolidation (combining multiple orders into a single shipment), bundles, and upsells is currently a major operational and technical challenge for most DTC brands.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

At Parcel+Post Expo 2024, for example, we saw more than 50 locker companies, all offering products that may look very similar on the surface. We have to ensure that we meet the needs of both the carriers and the locations, which is why balance is so important.” This open, shared approach is key to our strategy.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 26, 2024

Businesses must remain agile and prepared to adapt quickly to maintain seamless operations and meet heightened demand during this critical time. Moreover, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has disrupted key supply routes and strained global trade, forcing companies to reassess their logistics strategies.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

Visitors will also be able to find out more about the benefits of membership, as well as what BIFA is doing to engage with its members via such initiatives as its Young Forwarder Network, regional meetings, and annual hallmark events.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 11, 2024

In the first quarter of 2024 alone, trade has grown two percent between the U.S. This growth in shipping to and from Mexico is truly just the tip of the iceberg as companies invest in nearshoring strategies. Here are four major cross border shipping challenges you should be aware of with your nearshoring strategy.

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3PL Links

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Image source: Flickr | Navigating Trends and Projections in Logistics for 2024 The logistics industry is always changing due to fluctuations in the market, technology advancements, and the never-ending quest for efficiency. Technology: The Engine of Transformation Technology will always be at the center of innovation and development.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 19, 2024

Most recently, from December 2023 to January 2024, the Digital Supply Chain Institute (DSCI) and APQC jointly conducted a survey to gather insights from supply chain leaders on the role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors in managing their supply chains and relationships with suppliers.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024, companies including Hyundai, Nikola , and Bosch presented their most recent fuel cells and hydrogen technology innovations, indicating a potential comeback for this environmentally friendly energy choice. This resurgence might be influenced by the announcement of a $7 billion U.S.

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Logistics Business Magazine

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Ralf Duester, board member of the Bochum-based SCM software specialist Setlog, shows which trends will be important in 2024. At a glance: The top ten SCM trends in 2024 1. Open-source software is increasingly convincing In detail: The ten most important SCM trends in 2024 1. Skilled labour shortage forces action 2.

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Dedola Global Logistics

AUGUST 9, 2024

As of mid-2024, importers shipping goods from Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia to the United States face significant challenges due to space shortages and rising freight rates. These factors make it difficult for carriers to maintain schedules and meet growing demand. However, it’s uncertain how long this will last.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

In October 2024, the Port of Baltimore received funding through the U.S. Actionable Tip: Incorporate sustainability goals into your supply chain strategy. Build Resiliency into Your Supply Chain Despite challenges, such as the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March 2024, the port has demonstrated remarkable resilience.

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WorkWave

JULY 11, 2024

Starting a waste management business in 2024 can be a lucrative and environmentally impactful venture. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to starting your own waste management business in 2024, from conducting market research to obtaining necessary permits and licenses.

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3PL Links

MARCH 1, 2024

8 Trends in Refrigerated Food Storage for 2024 | Image source: Flickr 2024 is anticipated to be a pivotal year for the American refrigerated food storage sector. This is important as a fundamental element of export strategy as well as for growing local markets. Read about them in detail below.

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