Evans Insider: February 2025
Features
The Ecommerce Outlook for 2025: Challenges, Trends, and 3PL Solutions
Fueled by advancements in technology, consumer demand, and global accessibility, ecommerce growth shows no signs of slowing down. Industry analysts project that global ecommerce sales will surpass $8.1 trillion by 2025, underscoring the urgency for logistics providers to adapt.
This white paper explores how 3PLs (third-party logistics providers) can strategically scale their operations to support the surging demands of ecommerce. From understanding market trends to implementing innovative strategies, this guide will help businesses navigate this transformative landscape.
The Future is AI: Series One, The Evolution of AI and Its Role in Logistics
From its early conceptualization to modern-day advancements, AI has significantly influenced supply chain efficiency. Understanding the history of AI provides a roadmap for how this technology will continue to shape the industry in the future.
Knowing When to Use Foreign-trade Zones for Your Company?
Over the years, customers have used our FTZ for a variety of reasons. Here are a few cases for how FTZs can be used and why many times, they are good for business.??
Evans News
New Year, New Space?
Evans Distribution Systems is giving customers exclusive access to premium warehouse space available in Q1& Q2 2025. We have a total of 250,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space opening in Allen Park and Melvindale, Mich. Both multi-client facilities are strategically located near I-75 and I-94 expressways.
If you’re interested in learning more about our facilities or our other locations please let us know! We look forward to speaking with you.
Check Out Our Latest Resource Guide
Forklifts are the backbone of warehouse operations, each designed for specific tasks that keep supply chains moving efficiently. From high-reach trucks designed for tall shelving to pallet jacks built for quick maneuvering, understanding these machines can improve safety, efficiency, and productivity. This visual guide provides key insights into the essential equipment that keeps logistics running smoothly.
Industry News
Small Warehouses Are Getting Harder to Find
Half Price Books has been looking for a new warehouse in the Minneapolis-St. Paul region for more than a year with no luck. The problem: The Dallas-based discount retailer needs too little space.
Panama Canal Fees Have Become a Flashpoint. Here’s Why They’ve Risen.
The cost of using the Panama Canal has risen in recent years — excessively so, President Trump has asserted. The canal operator says droughts, investments in upgrades and sheer demand are among the reasons.