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The motor freight sector has a reputation for foreshadowing economic trends. Entering the spring, freight carriers are cautiously optimistic, yet nervous shippers and a capacity glut could dampen the outlook for the sector’s recovery. 

The pandemic supercharged last-mile delivery as stuck-at-home consumers ordered everything from treadmills to computers and furniture for their homes. Now with Covid subsiding, pocketbooks thinner, and inflation rising, is last-mile growth hitting a wall?

A number of factors are conspiring to tap the brakes on two years of accelerated, pandemic-driven growth in parcel volumes. That means that unlike last year, shippers in 2022 are finding ample capacity and competition for their parcels.

Covid lockdowns in China. Moderating demand easing capacity constraints. Softening e-commerce sales as brick-and-mortar stores make a comeback. Is it just an early, temporary seasonal lull for parcel carriers or a harbinger of a shifting market?

The 3PL market has gone through unprecedented disruption over the past two years. Now, the easing of Covid restrictions is in sight, private equity cash is abundant, and low unemployment and a strong economy continue to drive seemingly unstoppable freight volumes. What did 3PLs learn?

Faced with unprecedented demands and unforeseen challenges, transportation management systems have struggled to keep shipper supply chains fluid and functioning. In a world of unrelenting e-commerce growth and rapidly shifting shipper needs, change can’t happen fast enough.

This year’s peak season is proving to be one of unprecedented challenges for providers of “big and bulky” last-mile delivery services, who are struggling with capacity issues amid soaring demand. What’s the outlook?