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Stubbornly weak freight market conditions have placed financial strain on third-party logistics companies for the past couple of years. Industry analysts agree it’s largely due to an oversupply of truck capacity driving down rates and squeezing margins.

While the smaller package (or light goods) segment of Final Mile does make up the vast majority of home deliveries, big and bulky items are by far the most expensive to deliver and can have the greatest impact on a company’s reputation and future sales.

Global ocean shipping disruptions continue due to the conflicts in the Middle East and low water in the Panama Canal so more freight is moving to US West Coast ports, adding volume for the US transportation industry.

Last year market conditions were bad news for carriers across the country in almost every segment from Full Truckload to Final Mile. However, many in the trade news are predicting a more positive 2024 as demand returns with an increasingly stable and growing economy.

For over 60 years, NORAD (North American Aerospace Defense Command) has tracked Santa’s magical flight around the globe on Christmas Eve, and over 1,000 volunteers handle more than 12,000 emails, and 100,000 telephone calls from over 200 countries and territories.

The world is buzzing with Artificial Intelligence advances on every front, and while possibilities for its abuse are rightly feared, AI’s utility also promises tremendously positive growth.

With the holidays right around the corner, 3PLs providing order fulfillment and final mile deliveries are urging their customers to ensure inventory is in place sooner rather than later to prevent stockouts.

Halloween items started showing up in stores in August and consumer surveys indicate many consumers plan to start their holiday shopping as early as September this year.

In this newsletter, we’ll highlight a checklist of what small businesses can do to manage shipping costs, maintain profitability, and provide good value to customers.

Final Mile (also called Last Mile) is a critical link in the supply chain, literally the last mile to the customer’s door. Efficient and timely order completion is critical for customer satisfaction and retention.