Last-mile delivery is one of the most polluting and most expensive parts of the logistics chain. During peak season, the impact becomes even larger: more vans on the road, denser routes, and higher customer expectations. Studies show that last-mile delivery can account for up to 40–50% of total logistics emissions and nearly half of all […]
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Peak season brings higher order volumes, tighter delivery windows, and more pressure on logistics teams. This combination almost always leads to more waste, excess packaging, half-empty trucks, and unnecessary returns. Studies show that e-commerce packaging waste and returns rise sharply in Q4, with oversized boxes and extra filler materials being among the biggest contributors (BusinessWaste
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The 2025 holiday peak season will bring familiar pressure but a few new twists. Global online retail is projected to reach about 6.4 trillion dollars this year, according to eMarketer’s Global E-commerce Forecast 2025. In the U.S., Adobe Analytics expects online holiday sales between November and December to reach 253.4 billion dollars, a 5.3 percent
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For decades, many logistics networks in Europe have relied on a single-hub model, with goods entering and clearing primarily through the Netherlands, Belgium, or Germany. This approach made sense in an era of relatively stable trade flows and predictable customs rules, offering efficiencies of scale and simplified operations. However, this model is becoming increasingly risky
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When most people think of summer, they imagine holidays, beaches, and ice cream. But in logistics, summer brings a very different kind of heat. From staffing gaps due to vacations, to rising fuel costs, to the impact of high temperatures on sensitive cargo, logistics operations in July and August look quite different from the rest
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In the past, logistics mainly focused on getting products out the door — but today, what’s coming back is just as critical. Return rates have surged, particularly in e-commerce, where average return rates are now around 20-30%, compared to less than 10% for brick-and-mortar stores (National Retail Federation, 2024). For some categories like apparel, it’s
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The shift toward warehouse automation is accelerating. According to McKinsey, the global warehouse automation market is expected to grow from $15 billion in 2019 to over $30 billion by 2026. In e-commerce, where speed and accuracy are critical, technologies like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and AI-driven warehouse management systems
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In 2025, cross-border e-commerce logistics in the U.S. and Europe isn’t about who has it easier. It’s about navigating two very different sets of challenges. Both markets are under pressure from tariffs and policy changes, but the way these pressures show up on the ground -and in your bottom line- couldn’t be more different. In
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Germany’s e–commerce landscape: Current status and 2025 outlook Germany’s e-commerce sector has long been a powerhouse within Europe, and while it faced challenges in recent years, the outlook for 2025 remains cautiously optimistic. In 2024, Germany’s online retail market reached €80.6 billion, showing a modest increase of 1.1% from the previous year. This growth, although
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Failed deliveries are more than just an inconvenience – they carry significant financial and environmental costs that affect businesses, consumers, and logistics providers. In the e-commerce sector, 5-10% of deliveries fail on the first attempt, leading to increased operational expenses, higher emissions, and dissatisfied customers. While factors like incorrect addresses, absent recipients, and access restrictions
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