Commercial trucking and transportation continue to grow as essential services in our modern-day economy. From mobility services to electric vehicles, 2022 saw a massive shift in how we look at logistics. So, what should you look out for in 2023? Dozens of innovations and trends are affecting the transportation market and here are just a …
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the seaborne freight moving industry experienced a shortage of useable shipping containers. Now that the globe is moving away from the restrictions of the pandemic, the industry is facing the opposite problem – too many of them. With freight rates falling, container storage facilities are filling up with unused shipping containers, …
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Supply chains are the veins of the United States; keeping those veins pumping is crucial to the country’s economic prosperity. Those supply chains seem to be in a constant state of flux, though, with issues such as a decreasing number of drivers, stricter regulations, and increasing fuel costs all working together to pressure the successful …
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Now that we’re entering the fourth quarter, companies that rely on warehouse space and inventory must start thinking about gearing up for the next few months. In many industries, the fourth quarter is where the majority of revenue is generated for the entire year. At Strapping-Products.com, we thought it would be a good idea to …
The 2022 holiday season is fast approaching. With the financial pinches of the previous two years during the pandemic, it is more important now than ever that companies prepare ahead of time for the holiday rush to be successful and financially fruitful. Without effectively planning for the rush, your business will be left scrambling at …
If you see prices going up over the next few months, you can blame it on one thing: there aren’t enough truck drivers delivering products to stores in the US. There is a significant shortage of all workers, especially truck drivers, which is driving up the cost of freight and consumer prices. This increase in …
Transportation companies are constantly looking for ways to make loads more efficient while at the same time keeping drivers safe. Thanks to various new technologies, trucking companies can now have literal “eyes” on the road in video intelligence to help keep everyone safe. The use of video surveillance technology has been around for decades. Still, …
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Stretch film packaging comes in various forms, such as single layer, double layer, heat sealable, and transparent. They also vary in thicknesses, ranging from 0.5 mm to 3mm. This article discusses some of the common types of stretch film packaging materials. If you have questions about anything covered in this article, contact our team at …
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According to an estimate from the American Trucking Association, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of more than 80,000 truck drivers. According to experts, if this current trend continues, the trucking industry could need more than 160,000 drivers by 2030. The ATA also estimates that about 72% of America’s freight transport moves by trucks, which …
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With AI or artificial intelligence all over the news, companies are looking for how they can harness this new technology to increase productivity and improve operations. Companies that must track warehouse inventory can use AI to track products in real time. At Strapping-Products.com, we’re always keeping up with the latest warehouse trends and thought it …
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