Guest: Aaron Hageman on last-mile deliveries; Imports continue to surge; Supply chain companies celebrate Earth Day by sharing their sustainable initiatives.

In this episode, guest Aaron Hageman, CEO of Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI), discusses trends in last-mile logistics. The supply chain industry calls that final delivery to a person's home or business "the last mile" of the shipment chain. It is usually the most expensive part of logistics, as each package must be handled separately, in contrast to the aggregate handling of previous steps. Hageman discusses how drivers are found to make such deliveries and what is being done by shippers to assure timely delivery of our orders. The Covid-19 pandemic is driving a huge surge in imported products, and that is affecting the real estate markets for warehouses in seaport areas. It is also creating huge demand for certain imported products. This past Thursday was Earth Day, a day the world reflects on our environment and what we can do to be more friendly to the planet we all live on. Many logistics and supply chain companies took time this week to celebrate their own green initiatives and to commit to new sustainable practices. Articles and resources mentioned in this episode: Delivery Drivers Inc. (DDI) Soaring import volumes squeeze warehouse markets near seaports Industrial businesses gearing up for post-pandemic rebound, sourcing stats show Crown Battery enhances green energy initiatives 9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected]. Podcast sponsored by Honeywell Intelligrated Other links About DC VELOCITY Subscribe to DC VELOCITY Sign up for our FREE newsletters Advertise with DC VELOCITY Top 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts