Blog – Logistics, Warehousing, Transportation, Freight, and Distribution Sector Analysis – June 2023 1. Ubiquitous consumers and the power they wield 2. Ongoing perils of supply chain instability 3. Persistent labor market headaches 4. Societal desire for sustainability 5. Digital revolution promises and demands 6. Increasing margin pressure Source - https://www.kearney.com/industry/consumer-retail/article/-/insights/the-retail-strategy-leaders-use-to-conquer-six-challenges-today Additional links and sources: Port capacity and issues - https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/services-information/operational-updates/north-america.html Diesel costs - https://www.wjbc.com/2023/06/12/average-nationwide-diesel-costs-continue-to-fall-in-weekly-gas-report/ Class 8 orders - https://www.ttnews.com/articles/may-class-8-orders-rebound Demand - https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/freight-forwarders-container-xchange-shipping-demand-freight-rates-logistics-descartes-439529/ Trailer orders - https://landline.media/freight-rates-near-the-bottom-trailer-sales-down/ Net Zero - https://www.ajot.com/news/aar-backs-sensible-policies-to-reduce-freight-transportation-emissions Supply chain - https://www.cips.org/supply-management/opinion/2023/june1/why-supply-chains-shouldnt-wait-for-tensions-in-taiwan-to-rise-before-taking-action-/ Technologies - https://supplychaindigital.com/digital-supply-chain/supply-chain-tech-investment-plummets-year-on-year Warehousing - https://www.extensiv.com/blog/7-warehouse-technology-statistics-you-should-know ESG - https://www.rsm.global/insights/esg-greenprint-how-ifrs-sustainability-disclosure-standards-could-impact-middle-market