In California, a large retailer took 4 1/2 years from “start" to "get the keys" for a new facility. Why? Permit delays are a large factor. Pennsylvania has come up with a novel solution: every state agency has a strict timeline for issuing permits. Failure to adhere to that timeline results in the permitting fees being refunded. The PA EPA has reduced its backlog by 41%. 

 

Cargo theft using load boards is a more significant issue today—the number of incidents has doubled since Q1 2022! Thanks to the Wall Street. Journal for great graphics.