Ship has Sailed for Last Minute Holiday Orders from Asia into U.S.

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Ian Gardner, CEO of last-mile solution GoFor, told SCMR that the implications of this blockage as consumer expectations for faster and reliable delivery are complex.

“The e-commerce boom and pandemic has forever changed our expectations for fast, responsive delivery. In a world where Amazon can deliver items within a few hours, other companies must modernize their delivery strategy and solutions to compete,” he says. “I expect that brands and retailers across the United States will start searching for faster, more cost-effective, tech savvy delivery partners that are also committed to delivering a lower carbon footprint.”

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