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Understanding Over the Road Transportation

Logistics Viewpoints

When looking at over the road transportation, there are first mile, middle mile, and last mile deliveries. First mile is a trip to a local or regional transportation or distribution hub. billion tons of freight (primary shipments only) was transported by trucks in 2022. In 2021, 327.48 percent from 2021).

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Looking Back at Our Most Popular Blog Posts of 2021

GlobalTranz

2021 will be remembered as an unprecedented year of supply chain disruption and market volatility creating a host of challenges for shippers and carriers alike. Without further ado, here are GlobalTranz’s top posts of 2021: #1. 5 Transportation Management Optimization Practices. The State of the Trucking Market in 2021.

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. Port backlogs, cargo limitations on container ships, and a lack of available equipment and port facility staffing.?

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Peak Shipping Season Update: What’s Driving Change in the Industry?

GlobalTranz

The long and unpredictable peak shipping season continues to challenge supply chains. A 2021 Peak Shipping Season survey conducted by Edelman Intelligence found hiring to be a strong concern among supply chain decision makers with 90% having a strong need to increase hiring to account for peak season and beyond.

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2021 Produce Season Transportation Capacity Outlook and How to Navigate the Market

GlobalTranz

As the produce season marches forward, the risk of loss, due to the perishing of goods or simply being unable to guarantee delivery, will continue to drive demand for more strategic shipping services. However, the real advantage rests in connecting the pieces to ensure the right type of transportation mode is used.

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Most Popular Logistics Stories from 2021

Logistics Viewpoints

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. This new infrastructure will allow the retailer to expand ecommerce assortment while reducing both shipping time and cost.

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How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. But to be honest, the shipping industry is as much of a culprit. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Meanwhile, reports estimate that shipping contributes 3%, or a staggering 1 billion tonnes of CO2. Size Matters.