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Autonomous Drones vs. Autonomous Vehicles: Analyzing Logistics Applications of Amazon, UPS, Tesla and More.

Logistics Viewpoints

With the ability to carry larger payloads over extended distances, autonomous vehicles are better suited for transporting bulk goods between distribution centers and other logistics hubs. Tesla and TuSimple are investing in self-driving truck technology to increase operational efficiency over longer transport routes.

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October 14th- 18th Supply Chain & Logistics News

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The Ryan Air CEO Michael O’Leary said in his 30 years in the industry he has never seen capacity constraints to the current extent. Do You Think Fedex Ships Live Pandas? FedEx also recently transported Bao Li and Qing Bao, two other pandas, to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington.

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Carrier Capacity Management Levels the Playing Field in a Carriers’ Market

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Just two days before Thanksgiving, FreightWaves reported an “all-time-high 93 ships” were waiting there. Carrier capacity tops the list of parcel shippers’ challenges. E-commerce order volume keeps climbing, straining carrier capacity with shippers sending more parcels outbound and receiving more returns inbound.

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Automation in the Warehouse: It’s All About Capacity

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and utilized less than 100 percent? Warehouse Capacity Is Tight Warehouse managers have made great strides in implementing systems that utilize automation.

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The Importance of Transportation Visibility

Logistics Viewpoints

I am working on my latest Transportation Execution and Visibility Systems study, which looks at the total size of the market, the forecasted growth through 2025, and the leading suppliers across a number of categories including industry, region, customer size, and mode. Transportation visibility is clearly not only for trucks.

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Transportation Execution Market Poised for Growth

Logistics Viewpoints

Transportation execution solutions allow shippers to connect to multiple carriers and then tender, track, and pay in the system. Machine learning can be used to “learn” about constraints (capacity, regulations, hours of service, etc.) Transportation execution and visibility solutions can provide these efficiencies.

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

GlobalTranz

However, those hopes are at risk due to the severe capacity reductions plaguing regions across the US. 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.

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