Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2022

The recent announcement underscores some of the uncertainties merchants have to deal with when they rely on fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) to meet orders. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries signed a memorandum of understanding with electrofuels producer Infinium to advance development of electrofuels in the Japanese market.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 7, 2016

Transport drones are rapidly becoming a prevalent part of the modern logistics industry to delight and dismay, given the FAA’s recent release of operating rules for drones, reports Adario Strange of Mashable, of private citizens and government organizations. So, now you might be wondering, "Where we are going with this?".

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Trinity Logistics

JANUARY 15, 2018

A report from the American Trucking Association notes that the industry has struggled with the driver shortage for the past 15 years and will need to hire almost 900,000 drivers in the next decade to meet rising demands. This past holiday season, the US postal service alone broke an all-time package delivery record.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Consumers are expressing an unprecedented amount of power through eCommerce, and in fact, eCommerce logistics is growing increasingly reliant on small parcel and package delivery options daily. Today, eCommerce is the primary driver of small package logistics. More importantly, small packages make up $82.2

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GlobalTranz

JULY 17, 2017

Simply put, they are package delivery companies that are usually more personal, flexible, and responsive than national carriers and offer shipping advantages within a targeted geographic area. Lower Damage Claim Rates – can be as low as 1/30 th the industry average. Simplified networks means less hands on your packages.

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WorkWave

APRIL 6, 2022

When using Google Maps for trucks drivers have to consider whether it meets their needs. The most obvious issue here is that Google Maps is primarily designed for regular drivers, not the trucking industry. because Google Maps fundamentally isn’t designed to meet the needs of modern truckers.

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Automotive Logistics

MARCH 13, 2018

These figures suggest manufacturers need to get into the e-commerce mindset and meet consumer expectations to avoid losing out on a sizeable revenue stream. The value of packaging – and its impact on manufacturers’ marketability and supply chain efficiency – must not be overlooked. billion by 2022.

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Material Handling and Logistics

JUNE 25, 2018

To speed time-to-market, the company has developed automated packaging and 3D printing techniques that can meet specific product package and label requirements in near real-time, notes Gartner’s analysts. DataTable subpages. Media Image. transactionID. 1a56a7e8-24e3-47af-b890-46fa1a7073fd.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 1, 2018

A key complaint among consumers who choose home or office delivery is that packages become lost more frequently. Within the last mile of the supply chain, defined as the final steps of package delivery to a person’s home or business, exists an undervalued concept known as the last yard.

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247 Customs Broker

OCTOBER 1, 2018

A key complaint among consumers who choose home or office delivery is that packages become lost more frequently. Within the last mile of the supply chain, defined as the final steps of package delivery to a person’s home or business, exists an undervalued concept known as the last yard.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The best structure for starting a home delivery business would be the LLC. While the other business structures are suitable, you may have to meet many more requirements. It’s like a blueprint, which you can constantly update to ensure it meets your needs and goals. Work on Your Financial Obligations. Bottom Line.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 21, 2021

Echoing Amazon: Walmart and Target try local package delivery. Taking a page from their biggest rival, Walmart and Target are testing their own home package delivery services in the US. The service has made package deliveries in the Bentonville and Rogers areas near Walmart’s Arkansas headquarters.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Weekend package delivery services have seen their ups and downs, as Sunday deliveries at one point became a hot commodity. This week, FedEx announced that it plans to scale back even more on Sunday package deliveries as the courier grapples with faltering e-commerce demand.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Under the service, called Return a Package, an Uber driver will pick up sealed and prepaid packages at a customer location and drop them off at a local post office or FedEx Corp. million sq ft of industrial space. said Wednesday it has begun offering a service to handle returns. or UPS Inc. That’s all for this week.

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Material Handling and Logistics

AUGUST 14, 2018

Statistics depict an industry straining to fulfill its mission in the face of a booming e-commerce sector and unprecedented demand for services, particularly in the trucking and courier industries. But many people are not aware that last-mile deliveries are also handled by thousands of small local and regional package delivery firms.

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