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Guest blog: With the Truck Driver Shortage, How Many More Drivers will be Enough?

CH Robinson Logistics

A note from Steve Raetz, C.H. Robinson Director of Research and Market Intelligence: The truck driver shortage is top of mind for many as supply chain disruptions continue, port backlogs persist, and the gap between inventory supply and sales demand widens. This begs the question: Even if the industry gets more truck drivers, just how much is enough to relieve the strain on trucking capacity?

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Warehouse space shortage will continue but 3PLs can help

Kanban Logistics

If there is one word that supply chain professionals are tired of hearing, it’s “shortage.” There are labor shortages, driver shortages, equipment shortages, and warehouse space shortages from coast to coast. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at warehouse space shortages: their causes, when we can expect them to subside, and how 3PLs can help.

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The Past, Present & Future of Last Mile Deliveries: Vision for 2030

Loginext

Last Mile Delivery is the topic of the season! With millions of dollars of investment being poured into technologies across the globe, last mile delivery technology is defining the future of logistics and delivery management.

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Amware Fulfillment Expands B2C Distribution Space in Southern California and Dallas

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Amware Fulfillment is opening up two new distribution centers in San Bernardino, CA and Dallas, TX to support growth of existing and new clients. Both brand new facilities will focus on B2C distribution and will be operational in October 2021.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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The Secret to Improved Sales with Ann Holm

The Logistics of Logistics

The Secret to Improved Sales with Ann Holm. Ann Holm and Joe Lynch discuss the secret to improved sales. Ann is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, career, and sales coaching. About Ann Holm. Ann Holm is a Professional Certified Coach specializing in executive, career, and sales coaching. In addition to being a certified Master practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, she offers the Type Coach online assessment, with a focus on personality as it relates to the proc

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China’s Electricity Crunch Is World’s Latest Supply Chain Threat

Supply Chain Brain

China’s energy crisis is shaping up as the latest shock to global supply chains as factories in the world’s biggest exporter are forced to conserve energy by curbing production.

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VIDEO: Can low-cost fulfillment automation deliver a solid ROI?

Amware Logistics and Fulfillment

Every fulfillment company wants to reduce costs. One of the most talked about ways to accomplish this is with fulfillment automation in the warehouse. While this may sound good, many companies are wary of the hefty price tag that accompanies many types of automation.

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What’s Causing HGV Driver Shortages? (and How Shippers Can Keep Their Supply Chain Moving)

Shipsta

The shortage of HGV drivers has become such a big issue it’s no longer a niche logistics topic – it’s dominating the mainstream news. The UK may be the focal point right now (with a reported shortage of 73 thousand drivers ), but there are shortages reported across Europe and North America too.

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China’s power crunch is affecting every strand of shipping

Supply Chain and Logistics

Here’s the future. China, which uses coal to generate 73% of its power, is experiencing a coal shortage. Blackouts, as we would call them, are in order, and many businesses are affected. Here’s how it is affecting global shipping.

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Staying Ahead of UFLPA Enforcement: Best Practices for Retail Supply Chains

Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon

This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia

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From Nairobi to Ningbo: The Supply Shocks Spanning Globe

Supply Chain Brain

From high-class problems to difficulties finding life’s necessities, the pandemic has convulsed global supply chains on such a scale that few industries, socio-economic classes or regions are immune.

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Truckers join U.S. Chamber of Commerce in push for $1 trillion infrastructure deal

Logistics Management

?The trucking industry is joining other business lobbying groups for a late push to pass the bipartisan $1 trillion roads and bridges infrastructure plan and leave a much larger $3.5 trillion “human infrastructure” package to another day.

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The Cost of Using the Wrong Mode When Capacity is Tight

Blue Grace Logistics

Consumer buying behavior has tightened capacity in all modes of transportation. Going into peak shipping season, choosing the right mode for every shipment becomes paramount. What This Blog Is About: Shipper’s top concerns for their supply chain. The opportunity cost of choosing the wrong mode of transportation. How multi-modal logistics providers can set your customers up for scale.

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Power cuts hit China factories and give container shipping another shock

Supply Chain and Logistics

What else could go wrong for supply chains? Now government-imposed power cuts are threatening factory output in China. The cuts in power generation are due to the Chinese government’s desire to keep emissions down to their target.

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The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report

Procurement leaders are at a pivotal moment. With CPOs playing an increasingly strategic role, it’s time to leverage innovation and technology to drive resilience and efficiency. Download The 2025 Annual ProcureCon CPO Report to uncover key insights to thrive in a dynamic procurement landscape. What’s Inside: How CPOs are driving strategic decision-making and technology adoption The top priorities and challenges for procurement in 2025 Why AI, sustainability, and data analytics are essential for

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Three Keys to Succeed at On-Demand E-Commerce

Supply Chain Brain

Don’t expect shoppers to abandon the convenience and ease of efficient e-commerce once the pandemic wanes.

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Private Fleets or Outsourced Logistics? Which is Better?

Trinity Logistics

It can be challenging for you to decide the best way to transport your products. Fewer decisions are bigger than deciding whether to operate a private fleet or outsource. On the surface, private fleets appear to be the better option, but you must recognize and understand all that goes into running your own transportation. Some companies believe operating a private fleet gives them more control over the business and operating costs.

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FMCSA's Medical Review Board whiffs on attempt to help truckers with recalled CPAPs

Overdrive Online

The agency tasked its MRB to come up with a workable solution for truckers who are impacted by the massive Philips CPAP recall. After a four-hour meeting Wednesday, however, there seems to be more confusion than before.

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World Bank takes its anti-LNG stance to the IMO

Supply Chain and Logistics

The World Bank says it will not back using LNG for marine transport.

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How to Prepare for Proposed New Tariffs in 2025

The global trade landscape is shifting. If President Trump’s proposed tariffs come into effect, they will impact your logistics in significant ways. Our free guide provides essential insights for consumer brands and manufacturers. It is crucial to understand what these challenges mean for your logistics operations, and more importantly, how to prepare.

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What Will Replace Silicon Chips in the Next Generation of EVs?

Supply Chain Brain

As automakers scramble to make electric vehicles with longer ranges and speedier charging times, the chip industry has a message for them: You’re doing it wrong.

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Customer-Obsessed Businesses are Upping Their Last-Mile Game

Logistics Viewpoints

A report published by IBM states that the pandemic has powered the shift away from stores to online shopping by close to five years. Data from the U.S. Commerce Department shows that online retail sales jumped 32.4% year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. With more and more people shopping online retailers are upping their last-mile game to deliver delightful consumer experiences.

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U.S. rail carload and intermodal units are mixed, for the week ending September 25, reports AAR

Logistics Management

Rail carloads—at 239,069—saw a 6.6% annual increase, and intermodal containers and trailers—at 272,644—fell 7.3% annually.

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Ocean terminal and inland congestion forces river barges to store boxes

Supply Chain and Logistics

It’s not just the US. And it’s not just ocean shipping. Read about the gyrations Antwerp and Rotterdam and the river barge operators are going through.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Four Ways Mobile Apps Are Advancing Logistics

Supply Chain Brain

Supply chain digitization can’t be fully realized without a mobile component.

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The Next Evolution in Supply Chain Technology

Talking Logistics

The 21st Century has seen tremendous innovation in supply chain technology driven by the Internet, web services, mobile technologies, GPS, cloud computing, and so many other developments. What is the next evolution in supply chain technology? What factors are driving it and why is this important for supply chain professionals? Those are the main questions.

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CSX executive discusses railroad trends and themes at NEARS conference

Logistics Management

Kevin Boone, EVP, Sales & Marketing, for Jacksonville, Fla.-based Class I railroad carrier CSX, touched upon various topics relating to the freight rail carload and intermodal sectors at the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers (NEARS) 2021 Fall Conference, which was held in Portland, Maine last week.

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How ERP can help the automotive parts and accessories industry in a post-COVID world

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. It was valued at $390 billion, according to a report. Then the COVID pandemic hit, and the once recession-resistant industry took a massive knock. The disruption changed the industry so significantly that it’s likely there won’t be a return to normal.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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An Obscure Chinese Mining Law Is Hobbling Global Energy Security

Supply Chain Brain

China’s current energy crisis can be traced back in part to a legal amendment targeting miners that garnered little notice when it went into effect in March.

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[WHITE PAPER] SONAR Customers Outperform

FreightWaves SONAR

In this report, we put forth an interesting, and admittedly imperfect, way to demonstrate SONAR’s value: publicly traded carriers and freight brokers that use SONAR have outperformed those that do not. The average stock price of SONAR customers over the past five years has appreciated by 114%, while non-SONAR companies’ stock has increased by 96%.

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ArcBest is keen on expanding TL brokerage presence with acquisition of MoLo

Logistics Management

Fort Smith, Arkansas-based ArcBest, a full-service supply chain logistics provider, said late yesterday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Chicago-based truckload freight brokerage MoLo Solutions LLC. ArcBest said that this transaction is comprised of a cash payment at closing of $235 million from available funds and subject to post-closing adjustments and is expected to close in the fourth quarter.