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Top Five Transportation Trends

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From a transportation standpoint, this has included major technological advancements. Last week, I gave the keynote presentation at the Dangerous Goods Symposium , sponsored by LabelMaster and the DG Exchange. In my presentation, I highlighted five key transportation trends that are changing supply chains from a technology standpoint.

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DAT IQ: The Metrics that Matter with Samuel Parker

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Shippers, brokers, carriers, news organizations and industry analysts rely on DAT for trends and data insights based on a database of $150 billion in annual market transactions. Predicting the freight market is always tough even for DAT, so follow them for the most up-to-date freight market trends and insights.

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‘Freight Transportation Forecast’ takes a look at past, present, and future trucking trends

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The “Freight Transportation Forecast: 2020 to 2031,” was released this week by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and conducted by IHS Markit. This publication is described by the ATA as an annual projection of the state of the freight economy.

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Transportation Trends: First Autonomous Spotters, Then Autonomous Trucks.

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Running defined lanes within a restricted area, the yard trucks present an easy use case for moving freight from point A to point B autonomously. The post Transportation Trends: First Autonomous Spotters, Then Autonomous Trucks. ZF revealed autonomous Terminal Yard Tractor to the world last year.

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Top Trucking and Land Transport Trends to Watch in 2022

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With the national recovery in full swing, e-commerce sales growing and consumer spending all remaining steady through 2021, demand for trucking and land transport is extremely high right now. The pandemic “opened up Pandora’s box on so many issues,” transportation expert Jean-Paul Rodrigue told Vox. This is also not a new problem.

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8 Trends in Refrigerated Food Storage for 2024

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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. Current conditions are being shaped by multiple trends, ranging from the pursuit of stock normalization to the increasing need for sustainable and integrated solutions.

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The Future of Drone Delivery: Trends, Advantages, and Challenges

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Drone delivery presents numerous advantages compared to traditional methods. Additionally, they play a role in food delivery by transporting prepared meals and groceries, ensuring food safety through specialized compartments. This move underscores the continued dedication and expansion within the sector.

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