Sun.Sep 05, 2021

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There’s a ‘meltdown of container shipping market’ coming as cargo piles up

Supply Chain and Logistics

I think the key phrase in here is the suffering generated by cargo that is piling up, either not being moved, or stuck waiting for onshore capacity. It’s an interesting piece and gets in some of each side.

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[Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity

Talking Logistics

We’re more than halfway through 2021 and it’s been a very challenging year for transportation executives, to put it mildly. There is a great imbalance between freight demand and capacity across all modes. This is forcing shippers to consider new or different strategies in how they get their goods from Point A to Point B. Read more [Video] Using Pool Distribution for Additional LTL Capacity.

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Grim outlook for intermodal as an alternative to ‘maxed-out’ US truck market

Supply Chain and Logistics

This article outlines why intermodal is not such a good option for US distribution.

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7 Last Mile Delivery Trends to look out for in 2022

Loginext

The term ‘last mile delivery’ refers to the movement of an order from a warehouse or distribution center straight to its end destination, without stops at any intermediary hubs. To ensure that the last mile delivery is a pleasant experience for all the stakeholders—dispatchers, shippers, third-party logistics providers, delivery associates, and the end customers—companies need to be mindful of the ongoing trends in the marketplace.

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Artificial Intelligence and the Transportation Industry

Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.

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Same-Day Ship-From-Store? Five Tips for Faster Delivery

Supply Chain Brain

Not surprisingly, the global same-day delivery market is surging.

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