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3PL warehousing companies are seeing a spike in demand for storage and other services as Amazon limits shipments from third-party sellers into its distribution facilities. Amazon sellers are seeking to find new storage facilities for goods as Amazon makes room for the upcoming holiday season and continues to reengineer operations to better respond to increased demand of essential goods during the COVID crisis. 

With over 306 million Americans affected by shutdown and stay-at-home orders, COVID-19 will have a permanent effect on retail and its buying behavior. With cities under lockdowns, and nonessential businesses being ordered to close, gatherings and outings in public places have been limited. We have seen a shift toward bulk-buying and online shopping. Consumers are changing what, when, and how they purchase.

Integrity | Innovation | Excellence | Safety. These are the Core Values of The Shippers Group. Our company was built around these values and to this day they still act as the foundational strength of our strategies. Today we are highlighting our commitment to Safety. 

No industry has gone without challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Transportation Industry has been no exception. During these unprecedented times, Truck Drivers received the recognition they deserved for risking their health to keep our supply chains moving. Their role has been instrumental in getting essential goods to the consumers. The question remains, though, how has this pandemic affected the transportation industry and what’s still to come?