The Logistics Transport Evolution: The Road Ahead

May 1, 2019

Trends such as the explosive growth of e-commerce, the continued urbanization of markets, and big data analytics and digitalization are driving a massive change. This shift is ratcheting up service expectations, supporting growth in emerging markets, creating new ground transportation solutions, and above all injecting advanced technologies and service options into how shippers and 3PLs manage global transportation flows.

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