by Newnan Pallet | Mar 4, 2025 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics
1. U.S. ports cap off 2024 with record container volumes The Port of Los Angeles recorded a 24% volume increase from a year earlier in December. On a yearly basis the port reported a nearly 20% increase over 2023, which was the second-best year in the port’s history....
by Newnan Pallet | Feb 10, 2025 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics, Pallets
In 2024, 77% of U.S. companies are either using or exploring the use of generative AI in their businesses. 83% of companies claim that AI is a top priority in their business plans, according to research completed by Exploding Topics. In the freight railroad industry,...
by Newnan Pallet | Jan 27, 2025 | Industry News, Pallet Innovation
Zeus Packaging has unveiled the Apollo Pallet Wrapping System, which it believes will transform the pallet wrapping industry. The Apollo Pallet Wrapping System is designed to reduce plastic consumption by up to 60%, saving time, cutting costs, and significantly...
by Newnan Pallet | Jan 24, 2025 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics, Trucking Industry
As the maritime industry reflects on 2024, it is evident that sustainability and digitalisation have taken centre stage. While significant progress has been made, challenges such as regulatory compliance, infrastructure development, and alternative fuel adoption...
by Newnan Pallet | Dec 27, 2024 | Economic Insights, Industry News, Logistics, Pallets, Trucking Industry
In container shipping, every year since the pandemic has seen at least one globally felt disruption to major container shipping trade lanes and routes. At the close of 2023, shipping in the Red Sea’s Bab el-Mandeb Strait was taken over by a violent and indiscriminate...