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This Week in Logistics News (October 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

Doddle’s self-service return kiosks and pick-up, drop-off (PUDO) networks offer retail and logistics businesses a solution to today’s returns management challenges. and Europe in September were down as much as 90 percent from early 2022, a bad sign for ship operators since voyages are often unprofitable at current rates.

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2024 Supply Chain Outlook: Industry Experts Weigh in on Opportunities and Challenges

Penske Move Ahead

Q: What will happen to both contract and spot rates in 2024? A: Spot rates closely follow the load/truck ratio pattern, starting the year soft and still down considerably against the year-ago period. Spot rates have stabilized for six months now, and we think a widespread between spot and contract will persist.