The logistics landscape in 2025 is fraught with potential challenges, including tariffs, labor disruptions, and rising costs across transport modes. A recent article in Supply Chain Dive explores these risks and strategies for shippers to navigate them effectively.
Alison Layfield, Director of Product Development at ePost Global, was featured as a key voice in the discussion surrounding parcel delivery challenges. Reflecting on the risks posed by another potential Canada Post strike, Alison emphasized the critical role the carrier plays in reaching remote areas, even for alternative providers like UPS and Purolator.
“There’s so many remote areas that only Canada Post is going to deliver to,” Layfield said. “You have carriers such as UPS and Purolator, they have contracts with Canada Post for those specific areas. And so they don’t have anyone else to hand those shipments over to, either.
This highlights the importance of shippers diversifying their carrier networks and planning for alternative solutions to maintain delivery reliability in the face of potential disruptions. ePost Global remains committed to helping businesses develop flexible logistics strategies to navigate evolving challenges and ensure seamless delivery operations.
Read the full article on Supply Chain Dive here.
