The demand for same-day home deliveries is increasing due to shipping delays due to COVID-19. What does the future of logistics look like in 2021? Coronavirus has changed the course of most, if not all, industries, including the supply chain, further impacting the overall country’s economy.
As shipments have been delayed, businesses and individuals rely more on express shipping services than regular mail or other shippers. In a world concerned with safety, health, and business, same-day couriers can help us adapt and deliver packages fast and safely again.
Last year, as the economy went into lockdown, so did consumer demands. However, as of the summer of 2020, thanks to the stimulus injections, consumers began to demand goods from retailers again. Although the economy was starting to run again, this would later become a huge logistics problem.
The Port of Los Angeles
The Port of LA handles over a third of containers coming into the United States and has experienced unprecedented delays from the pandemic.
At the beginning of the new year, over 40 ships with tens of thousands of containers were waiting “in line” at Los Angeles and Long Beach ports. The surge in volume happened during the holiday season. The demand increased even more as stores had to replenish their inventory from last year.
Shipping Delays Across the Globe
The article from Financial Times, “Turkey’s Logistics Providers Adjust to the Strains of COVID-19,” shows the many changes the country has had to go through since the pandemic began. While some logistics companies, such as Netlog, had never focused on home deliveries, they now charge over 6,000 deliveries per day in Istanbul. Netlog is working to expand further. Other companies, however, are not doing as well. The decline in international trade has created a negative trickledown effect on transporters.
COVID-19 Flight Suspensions Cause Shipping Delays
Similarly, flight suspensions have caused the United States Postal Services to experience delays and difficulties internationally. Since Coronavirus began, there has been a need for someone to step in during these unforeseen circumstances.
Same-Day Shipping Couriers
Same-day couriers like Priority One Courier and Logistics have been helping shippers and customers get their shipments across the country, especially in Southern California areas like Los Angeles, Irvine, Anaheim, San Diego, Tustin, Lake Forest, and other cities in Orange County.
Online Shopping & Home Deliveries at A Peak
Individuals, as well as organizations, need their packages shipped and delivered fast. Although many people are working from home, the labor does not stop. Many have become busier since figuring out the “new norm” regarding workspace, connectivity, and productivity. Since the pandemic began, the general workforce has become more reliant on online business.
Even online shopping is at one of its highest peaks. Customers can rely on express shippers to fulfill their orders.
hipping Committed to the COVID-19 Prevention Safety Measures
Since the pandemic began, many of our clients have been placing orders from their online portal in the comfort of their homes. Purchase managers, warehouse managers, and other team members can follow a straight communication chain. Everyone can log into the portal to see the same information:
- Placing orders
- Tracking
- Exporting reports
Shipping is an essential business, and we all need to stay connected. The World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said there is a low chance of Coronavirus contamination from cardboard or shipping containers.
We would like to remind our customers that our staff continues to follow the applicable safety and health government guidelines. We also adhere to the best practices to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Our priority is to continue to provide the best same-day delivery experience for our customers, always in a healthy environment. For example, we offer touchless deliveries, where you do not have to leave your house. You can also be sure that our staff has taken extreme sanitary caution.
As Always, Priority One Courier and Logistics Is Committed to Keeping Our Customers And Members Of Our Staff Safe.
Conclusion
Although the world of logistics isn’t quite the same yet, we must resort to innovative ways to adapt to the change. Check our site for updates on same-day shipping, logistics news, and more.
If you need a package delivered fast near Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, or beyond, contact us at 866-707-8802 or at [email protected]. If you’d like to receive a free quote directly, simply click the link, fill out the form, and submit it.
