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INBOUND

Study: Congestion cost truckers nearly $100 billion in ’21

Traffic congestion eased in the pandemic year of 2020, but it was back with a vengeance in 2021.

November 30, 2023

DC Velocity Staff

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Traffic congestion eased in the pandemic year of 2020, but it was back with a vengeance in 2021.

INBOUND

A truck by any other name …

Though they may call trucks by different names, Americans can agree that trucks play a vital role in the economy.

November 27, 2023

DC Velocity Staff

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Though they may call trucks by different names, Americans can agree that trucks play a vital role in the economy.

2024 LOGISTICS OUTLOOK

A new outlook that’s a lot like the old outlook

Growth in the freight and logistics markets stalled in 2023 owing to overstocking, weak demand, and excess capacity. Expect more of the same in 2024.

November 20, 2023

Gary Frantz

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Growth in the freight and logistics markets stalled in 2023 owing to overstocking, weak demand, and excess capacity. Expect more of the same in 2024.

BIG PICTURE

A delivery saga

It sounded so simple, so why was it such a hassle to order a few bottles of wine?

November 20, 2023

David Maloney

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It sounded so simple, so why was it such a hassle to order a few bottles of wine?

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AIT Worldwide Logistics to acquire Dutch transportation firm

Buying Lubbers Logistics Group will expand AIT’s footprint to Denmark, Norway, Romania, and Turkey

November 17, 2023

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Buying Lubbers Logistics Group will expand AIT’s footprint to Denmark, Norway, Romania, and Turkey

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Evan Dexter of Ryder System on transitioning vets into logistics jobs | Season 4 Episode 43

The logistics industry helps support our troops through programs designed to transition veterans into logistics jobs. Hear how Ryder System’s Evan Dexter made that transition and how Ryder works to bring other vets into the industry. Plus: California incentivizes electric trucks at its ports; manufacturers focus on front-line workers.

November 10, 2023

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The logistics industry helps support our troops through programs designed to transition veterans into logistics jobs. Hear how Ryder System’s Evan Dexter made that transition and how Ryder works to bring other vets into the industry. Plus: California incentivizes electric trucks at its ports; manufacturers focus on front-line workers.

Podcasts

The Logistics Matters podcast: Art Eldred of Vargo on the rise of AS/RS; Holiday shopping forecasts | Season 4 Episode 42

Automated storage and retrieval systems are finding more applications in warehouses as distribution facilities can’t find enough workers to fulfill a growing number of orders. We discuss their benefits and use cases. Also: Holiday shopping forecasts; truckers aid armed forces members.

November 3, 2023

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Automated storage and retrieval systems are finding more applications in warehouses as distribution facilities can’t find enough workers to fulfill a growing number of orders. We discuss their benefits and use cases. Also: Holiday shopping forecasts; truckers aid armed forces members.