Policy and Freight Transportation

  The United States economy depends largely on improved transportation network systems. In order to stay productive and maintain its key place as a global leader, existing infrastructures must be adequately maintained and opportunities for significant advancements in technology exploited. Unfortunately, the transit systems that support most commuters face a maintenance backlog with increasing threats of becoming unreliable. Poor road conditions contributed significantly to traffic fatalities which rose to an unprecedented 10 percent compared to recent years. However, policy initiatives have focused on expanding capacity and building new facilities to accommodate the growing challenges or problems facing the industry. Key policy options needed to transform the transportation industry have been identified as ·           Increasing infrastructure capacity such as building new roads, bridges, and other facilities to help drive a productive e...

  The transportation industry faces an unprecedented challenge in ensuring economic growth and stability. With a supply chain that is burdened with skyrocketing costs and unexpected problems, the industry must immediately adjust to the emerging trend. Online grocery delivery companies have been significantly impacted by the pandemic as tons of shipped items pile up massively at the ports further exacerbating logistics problems. Food supply chains have to combat post-pandemic issues such as increased price sensitivity to online purchases, response of retail and food service companies and ultimately the customer experience to shopping online in the midst of a pandemic that imposes healthcare restrictions across the globe The world of E-commerce introduces a competitive atmosphere that facilitates the development of mobile devices like the smart phone or tablet which many experts agree has driven up online purchasing during the stay-at-home orders. Public health concerns that trig...