ATA Forecasts Record Trucking Freight Growth by 2035

ATA Forecasts Record Trucking Freight Growth by 2035

The US trucking industry is projected to grow over the next decade, reaching 14 billion tons of freight by 2035. Despite this positive outlook, the industry faces significant challenges, including a persistent driver shortage. To maintain momentum and ensure long-term viability, the trucking sector needs to embrace change and prioritize sustainable development practices. This includes investing in technology, improving driver recruitment and retention, and exploring alternative fuel sources to mitigate environmental impact and ensure continued industry growth.

01/22/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Logistics Firms Focus on Talent to Strengthen Supply Chains

Logistics Firms Focus on Talent to Strengthen Supply Chains

The logistics industry faces challenges such as labor shortages, the need for skills upgrading, and high employee turnover. To build a people-centric and resilient supply chain, companies need to implement intelligent recruitment to accurately identify talent, strategically retain employees by reshaping the employee experience, and modernize skills enhancement programs by investing in digital capabilities for all. By taking these steps, companies can build a logistics workforce that is adaptable to future challenges and gain a competitive advantage.

01/28/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Women Leaders Boost Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversity

Women Leaders Boost Supply Chain Resilience Through Diversity

Gartner's latest research indicates a steady increase in women's overall representation in the supply chain, with a record 26% holding senior leadership positions. However, growth in middle management roles remains sluggish. Diverse leadership is crucial for enhancing supply chain resilience. Companies should establish clear diversity goals, improve recruitment and promotion mechanisms, provide career development support, foster an inclusive culture, and promote role models. By working together, we can build a more resilient and equitable supply chain future.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Mercado Libre Launches 2026 Seller Program to Boost Latin American Ecommerce

Mercado Libre Launches 2026 Seller Program to Boost Latin American Ecommerce

Mercado Libre's 2026 new seller recruitment and support policy is launched, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of the Latin American e-commerce market. The live broadcast will analyze the latest support policies, cross-border logistics solutions, and the semi-managed model, helping sellers efficiently enter the Latin American market. This initiative aims to empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the LATAM e-commerce landscape and capitalize on Mercado Libre's platform to reach a vast customer base.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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COSCO Shipping Seeks Europe Chief in Global Talent Search

COSCO Shipping Seeks Europe Chief in Global Talent Search

COSCO SHIPPING France announced a job posting on its official website, seeking a President for COSCO SHIPPING Europe globally. The position requires extensive shipping management experience, in-depth knowledge of the European market, and excellent leadership skills. This recruitment reflects the global shipping industry's urgent need for high-end talent and provides a rare development opportunity for shipping elites. The successful candidate will lead the company's European operations and drive its strategic growth in the region.

02/05/2026 Logistics
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Alibabacom Enhances Overseas Strategy for US EU Sellers

Alibabacom Enhances Overseas Strategy for US EU Sellers

Alibaba.com has launched an "Overseas Spot Goods" recruitment program targeting the European and American markets. It aims to attract merchants with overseas warehousing capabilities, offering marketing promotion and distribution tool support. This initiative helps merchants improve logistics timeliness, reduce return rates, increase average order value, and boost repurchase rates. Alibaba.com anticipates adding over 5,000 localized service providers within the year, expanding its business scale and influence in the European and American markets. The program focuses on leveraging existing overseas warehouses for faster delivery.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Eswatini Revenue Service Adopts Competencybased HR System

Eswatini Revenue Service Adopts Competencybased HR System

The World Customs Organization held a virtual competency-based HRM workshop for the Eswatini Revenue Service to enhance the capabilities of its senior management team and help build an HRM system aligned with corporate strategy. Through competency model construction, recruitment optimization, training enhancement, and performance management improvement, the initiative supports the Eswatini Revenue Service in upgrading its talent strategy. This serves as a valuable reference for other developing countries' tax agencies seeking to modernize their HRM practices and align them with organizational goals.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Fiji Customs Boosts Efficiency with WCO Training Program

Fiji Customs Boosts Efficiency with WCO Training Program

WCO talent tools assist Fiji Customs in reforming its human resources. Recommendations include optimizing recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, and communication. The goal is to build a highly efficient customs team, ultimately promoting economic development. This involves attracting and retaining skilled personnel, providing continuous professional development, and fostering a positive work environment. By implementing these strategies, Fiji Customs can enhance its operational effectiveness and contribute to national prosperity. The focus is on creating a sustainable and capable workforce within the customs administration.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Logistics Firms Compete for Talent Amid Industry Labor Shortage

Logistics Firms Compete for Talent Amid Industry Labor Shortage

The logistics industry faces a severe talent shortage. Experts suggest companies shift their recruitment strategies, expand talent pools, prioritize employee training and career development, and build a positive employer brand. Only by doing so can they break through in the talent war and win the future. Addressing this shortage requires a multi-faceted approach focusing on attracting, developing, and retaining skilled personnel. Companies need to invest in their workforce and create an environment where employees feel valued and have opportunities for growth.

01/08/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Pinduoduo Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with Highpaying Hires

Pinduoduo Boosts Crossborder Ecommerce with Highpaying Hires

Pinduoduo is accelerating the expansion of its cross-border e-commerce business and heavily investing in talent acquisition, including high-paying fashion buyers, drawing industry attention. Whether Pinduoduo can successfully replicate its "low price + viral marketing" model in overseas markets remains a challenge. Its innovative strategies in the global market are worth anticipating. The company's aggressive recruitment reflects its ambition and commitment to establishing a strong foothold in the international e-commerce landscape, but faces competition and different consumer preferences.

12/29/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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