What is National Logistics Day?
National Logistics DayTM, which takes place annually, on June 28th, promotes recognition for the vital role the logistics industry plays in both our national and international economies.
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On the Silk Road, Marco Polo arrived in China and the logistics industry first took form. Future traders and merchants traveling between Europe and China were able to fly between Europe and China thanks to his detailed written record. The invention of the "horseless carriage" semi-truck in 1896 changed how freight moved around the United States in 1896. The first air cargo flight took place in 1910, just 14 years later. The first container ship sailed from New Jersey to Texas by 1956, the first container ship from Dayton and Columbus dramatically increased the speed with which goods could be delivered in the United States. Shipments have forever changed how products moved around the world. These advancements show how logistics connect the world – and always have.
Today, logistics costs in the United States account for over 8% of everything we produce and sell today. Packaging, warehousing, shipping, and other related topics are included in this article. The third-party logistics (3PL) industry – those that help companies effectively manage logistics throughout their supply chains – is a $800 billion industry on its own.
