3PL and Omnichannel Logistics Perspectives, News and Updates from the NLS Team
Inflation impacts back-to-school, online fraud rises, and Deloitte forecasts modest holiday growth
Recently in Logistics: Inflation rates have affected 73% of back-to-school shoppers, PacSun is...
Retail spaces become entertainment hubs, rental rates surge, and basketball concept at NYC flagship
Recently in Logistics; Shopping centres are evolving vacant spaces into vibrant entertainment hubs...
Back-to-School: In-Store Trends, Supply Chain Risks, & Customer Retention
A Retail Council of Canada survey shows 72.7% of consumers will spend over $50 on back-to-school...
Warehouse Jobs Drop, Tesla’s Electric Semi Rollout, and FedEx Consolidates Companies
Warehouse jobs and ocean rates have recently seen major drops. Tesla has begun fulfilling electric...
6 Rivers Mobile App, A.I. in Logistics and the Future of the Supply Chain and Shipping
6 Rivers Systems has announced a new mobile fulfillment app. Research from the University of Notre...
The Future of Air Cargo Remains Uncertain, Drone Delivery Heats Up, and the Expenses of Green Initiatives
The air cargo market is showing signs of recovery but its future is still uncertain. Zipline and...
Freight Loading Gets Faster, Sam’s Club Expands, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Advance, and Amazon Cuts More Costs
Trucking company ArcBest Corp. has launched a new freight management that allows warehouse workers...
Canada Sees Exceptional Rail Rates, UPS expands RFID Initiative, and Mercedes Brings Electric Delivery Trucks to Canada.
According to a report, Canada's average rail freight rate is 11% lower than that of the US. UPS...
FedEx Announces Layoffs, UPS Prepares For Low Global Delivery Volumes, and Amazon Readjusts Focus After Unprofitable 2022
Montreal logistics jobs saw a sizable increase in recent years, but now the rest of the industry...
3PL Sales Increase, Customs Clearance Time To Reduce, Logistics Rent Prices Set To Rise, Trains to Get Web Mapping App
3PLs saw an increase in sales during 2022 despite ongoing disruptions. BoxC has announced a...
The Impact of Technology in Logistics – 2023 Edition
2023 is set to be a huge year for technology in logistics and supply chain management. Thanks to...
The Port of Montreal is “Doing Fine”, B.C. Introduces A Cap on Delivery Fees, and 3PL Gains Traction in Last Mile Delivery
The Port of Montreal has released its preliminary report for 2022, and the unaudited results look...
Air Cargo Rates Drop, FedEx Introduces New Service, US Legislation Targets Supply Chain Issues
Air cargo rates have dropped for the ninth consecutive month. FedEx is prepared to launch a new...
Amazon Introduces Supply Chain Solutions, The US Avoids Rail Strike and Merchants Face Pricey Challenges
Amazon web services believe they have figured out how to solve major roadblocks in the logistics...
Canada Proposes Railway Investments While America Prepares For Possible Rail Strike
The Minister of Transportation for Canada has proposed legislation to modernize Canada’s railways,...