Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2024

According to a report by Accenture, 83% of consumers prefer to buy from companies that are transparent about their supply chain practices, and 72% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced. Rolls Royce predicts that lighter unmanned vessels will burn 15 percent less fuel.

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ToolsGroup

APRIL 1, 2022

82% of people have concerns that the supply chain will ruin life plans, such as birthdays, vacations, holidays, and the purchasing of necessary items. Following the outbreak of Covid-19, 93% of senior supply-chain executives reported their intent to make their supply chains more flexible, agile, and resilient. Chain Store Age ).

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. This report, available for purchase here , poised some significant implications for the shipping, and by direct correlation, the logistics industry. percent by 2026. million by 2026. Drivers can’t embark on their own without their cargo, but it makes for a stressful journey.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. However, it took a pandemic to 'discover' the last mile as many providers failed to deliver on time, and shipping costs increased. Where's my package? I wear a number of hats these days.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

During FedEx’s fiscal second quarter for the period ending November 30, the company noted that its Ground Commercial (B2B) delivery service reported an 8.7% “Of the $470 million, we estimate $230 million was incurred in higher wage and purchase transportation rates. Year-to-date through November, retail sales are up 18.3%

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 3, 2022

Cargo losses escalate as thieves target cars, electronics. The Port of Oakland reported cargo in April dropped 7 percent compared to the same period a year ago due to factory and port shutdowns in China. With the reduction in cargo coming out of Shanghai, some carriers aren’t able to fully load a vessel. s CargoNet.

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