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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

Last week, Clint Reiser published an article highlighting our 2022 supply chain predictions. So, I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the top 15 most popular logistics stories from 2021 and see what our readers found to be the most interesting. year-on-year in 2020 with a 39% increase in Q1 2021. Data from the U.S.

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Industry Shortages in 2021

3PL Insights

Many industries are having trouble keeping up with demand as the U.S. In this article, we will take a look at some of the industries that are most affected by these shortages and how they affect the entire supply chain. The chip shortage has created high demand in the auto industry by causing delays in new car production.

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Freight Cost & Transportation Capacity Outlook for 2021

Now, That's Logistics

With a worldwide vaccine distribution effort underway, the global pandemic still impacting most regions of the world, and supply chain disruptions persisting, the transportation environment remained unpredictable as we moved into 2021. In another JOC outlook article , William B. Tracking Trucking Activity. Cassidy discusses the U.S.

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2021 Bulk Freight Trucking Outlook

Bulk Connection

As we finally change the calendar to 2021, we all hope to be turning the page on many of the challenges of 2020. This extends to the bulk freight trucking industry, which had its share of ups and downs in the past year. In this article, we’ll briefly revisit some of those ups and downs and tell you what to expect in the new year.

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Shipping Industry News

Trans Global Auto Logistics

Determining the current state of shipping industry news is similar to looking into a Magic 8 Ball – when you shake it and the water settles, the message says, “Future Remains Uncertain.” Shipping Industry News: The Good. The good news is that the shipping industry is doing better than expected.

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The Bulk Freight Roundup: February 2021

Bulk Connection

Substitute “month” for “verse” and that lyric could very well apply to the start of 2021 in terms of the bulk freight industry. In this article, we’ll break down what we saw in February and what we anticipate for the month ahead. As the old song says, “second verse, same as the first.”

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What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022

The Logistics of Logistics

Original Article: What Shippers and Retailers Need to Know for Peak Season Planning 2022. Above-average holiday shipping seasons in 2020 and 2021 led to an above-average returns rate in the usual Quiet Season. Continued lockdowns over the emergence of new COVID variants left the Produce Shipping Season of 2021 in a panic.