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The LIW articles you should read – a 2018 retrospective

Logistics in War

As 2018 draws to a close, a year in which Logistics In War consolidated, it’s a good time to reflect on what were the most popular or relevant articles to the readers. Before I mention the articles, I thought it best to also reflect on the key themes covered on the site this year.

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Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers

Blue Grace Logistics

What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Everything we own, from clothes, household goods, and construction materials has moved on a truck at some point. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work.

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Embracing the Chill: How the Consumer Shift from Fresh to Frozen Effects Cold Chain Transportation

Blue Grace Logistics

This, of course, leads to the expansion of cold storage facilities at various points in the supply chain as well, which includes warehouses, distribution centers, and retail outlets. The construction and operation of these facilities require additional investments and resources. READ THE FULL ARTICLE

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Top Reasons to Appreciate Truck Drivers

Blue Grace Logistics

What’s in the article: How the economy relies on Truck Drivers. Everything we own, from clothes, household goods, and construction materials has moved on a truck at some point. Hoping that hand washing, social distancing, and mask-wearing would keep them safe while interacting with others in the course of their work.

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Why a NC warehouse makes sense post-pandemic

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll look at current warehousing trends and tell you why a North Carolina warehouse may make sense for your company. With new records being set, construction of new industrial space has kicked into an even higher gear. There was over 312 million square feet of industrial space under construction in the U.S.

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Find warehouse workers: Navigating the challenges

Kanban Logistics

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the current challenges and provide tips on what you can do to address labor challenges. A recent article in Logistics Management examines the current challenges that companies are facing in attracting, hiring and retaining warehouse employees. A pre-COVID U.S. in 2019 – before the pandemic.

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Keeping Things Closer to Home

Blue Grace Logistics

Expanded bridge infrastructure for trucks and trains is in the works in Laredo, where nearly 4 million square feet of warehouse space is under construction, theWSJ reported. Nearshoring Incentives Tariffs on Chinese goods, the war in Ukraine, and of course, Covid all played roles in driving supply chains from global to regional.