Developed by A.P. Møller – Maersk and IBM two years ago, the neutral platform was publishing 2 million events per day within a year and a half.
American Airlines lands $2.7 billion pretax loss in second quarter.
Brian Aoaeh continues a series of commentaries on technology-driven innovations in supply chains, logistics and trucking.
An Ethiopian Airlines plane suffers extensive damage in a fire at Shanghai Pudong airport.
The debate sees Craig Fuller take on Zach Strickland over the possibility of a market recession due to the unprecedented scenario that we witness today.
Unisot has created a blockchain-based platform that helps bring end-to-end transparency in seafood supply chains.
Volvo Cars is facing supply chain issues from factories in Mexico, according to CEO Hakan Samuelsson. Samuelsson said supplier issues in Mexico and lower demand for its S60 sedans were […]
Roger provides digital tools for bulk freight shippers and carriers that reduce paperwork, and accelerate payment and real-time shipment status.
Latin American airline mobilized five Boeing 777 passenger planes to move 1,200 tons of N95 masks on board 39 cargo-only flights from China to São Paulo.
Logistics REIT Prologis sees demand for space accelerate even as e-commerce activity recedes to near-normal levels. 2020 outlook raised on market tightness.
The coronavirus’ whipsaw effect on the global supply chain took a toll on Kuehne + Nagel during the first half of 2020, but without a rapid internal response the hit would have been far worse, CEO Detlef Trefzger says.
Kenny Lund, executive vice president of Allen Lund Co., tells FreightWaves 3PL Summit that the fresh produce supply chain still has some growing to do, as coronavirus showed Americans that food shortages can still occur.
The FreightWaves SONAR 7.0 release features several key enhancements; each makes the data and analytics platform even more useful to subscribers. Lane Scorecard The first is the Lane Scorecard app. […]
Mercado Labs, a Dallas-based technology startup, has closed a $2.5 million funding round to help importers manage global supply chains.
Walmart Canada plans to build two new distribution centers and upgrade its supply chain technology as it spends C$3.5 billion to grow operations.
The increase in freighter flights at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport during the first half of the year was not enough to offset the dramatic drop in cargo transported by passenger planes.
Ridgeville, South Carolina, facility will create more than 1,000 jobs.
Transship partners with Loadsure to deliver pay-as-you-go, wraparound insurance coverage for all perishable goods.
On-demand warehousing company Flexe has announced an integration with Google Merchant to promote fast and free shipping as retailers struggle to reach the delivery bar set by Amazon.
“Employer groups should not play American ports against one another,” says longshore union leader.
OptimoRoute is a route planning and schedule optimization platform that helps companies organize their mobile workforce and optimize delivery routes.
Brian Aoaeh writes about new technologies that will transform supply chains and logistics in the near-term.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission enters “phase two” of its fact-finding investigation into COVID-19 impacts on container shipping in the Port of New York and New Jersey.
Transaction volumes in China surged by an incredible 430% when factories reopened at the end of February.
A digest evaluates the keynote addresses from the virtual event.
Amazon’s Pflugerville fulfillment center will be located off State Highway 130, a rapidly expanding business corridor in central Texas.
With safety and travel logistics in mind, the annual AirCargo Conference, which draws up to 800 attendees, will take place online in 2021.
Strategy to move into new areas off its platform gets biggest investment ever in the company known primarily for its weigh station bypass service.
Analysis concludes West Coast ports have lost 19.4% of market share since 2006.
Delta Air Lines will retire more than 100 planes by year’s end, reducing the carrier’s available cargo capacity to some destinations after coronavirus passes.
German company picks DHL Supply Chain in North America for its flexible and efficient logistics platform to handle sophisticated medical equipment.
Atlanta-based airline posted $3.9 billion pretax loss for the second quarter.
project44 report shows the glaring discrepancies in consumer expectations and last-mile delivery capabilities.
Even before Hawaii imposed COVID-19 travel restrictions earlier this year, Young Brothers lost money and last year sought a rate increase valued at $13 million from state regulators.
Forward Air is expanding again. The company plans to offer traditional less-than-truckload service for the first time.
Matthew Waller will receive the Distinguished Service Award during EDGE 2020 Live!
Simone Ross writes about the pandemic’s effect on supply chains, and how companies should be improving/changing to minimize damage and get stronger.
Within moments, international freight brokers will be able to protect perishable goods.
Deutsche Post DHL said preliminary second-quarter profits, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have it less worried about the rest of the year.
Russian airline Volga-Dnepr, whose planes are commonly associated with transporting heavy equipment, spent the past three months ferrying tons of medical supplies from China to France to combat COVID-19.
Lori Ann LaRocco illustrates the disruption to global trade by profiling what has happened at the Port of Miami since the coronavirus pandemic began.
Amazon will open the 825,000-square-foot facility in 2021, expanding its footprint in the Arkansas market.
Global courier DHL Express parks its first mobile store at a mall in Silver Spring, Maryland, banking on offering convenience to area parcel shippers.
Outrider focuses on autonomous zero-emissions yard operations for logistics hubs.
Optimal Dynamics seeks to automatically optimize trucking flight operations. Brian Aoaeh profiles the company and interviewed its founder and CEO.
Danish shipping giant A.P. Moller -Maersk has reached an agreement to acquire Sweden-based customs brokerage to offer increased import clearance services to European shippers.
Deal comes at the backdrop of food delivery company GrubHub’s $7.3 billion acquisition last month by Just Eat Takeaway.
Consolidated Chassis Management chief executive foresees an increased requirement for chassis to accommodate rising tide of intermodal container moves as the North American economy shakes off COVID-19.
AAL Shipping, an operator of “mega-size” project cargo ships, expects rebound for smaller U.S. import and export project cargoes in 2021, if COVID-19 pandemic subsides later this year.
A new PitchBook report documents a surge of investment in the warehouse robotics space.
The Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) new regulations will see an increase in international inbound package rates across the U.S.
Pilot Freight Services, which operated under a national franchise network for decades, now owns 90% of its offices and monitors for future acquisitions.
German express carrier considers aircraft fuel, cleanliness and flight path for July 1 “perfect flight.”
A language barrier of sorts may be blocking shipping lines and ports from adopting common technology platforms.
U.S. Department of Labor indicates there will be more such actions in several states
CIO Claas Matthies is tasked by SAL Heavy Lift with implementing a digital strategy to streamline and improve the financial outcome for one of the most complex forms of ocean transport – project cargoes.
GS1 US has created data standards to help expedite the mainstream adoption of blockchain within the logistics industry.
Long Beach mayor taps ILWU officer Bobby Olvera Jr. to serve as commissioner.
Prologis seeks to sell the largest-ever warehouse portfolio in the U.K. The deal is reported to include 22 properties valued at more than $500 million.
Global research firm has ranked the supply chain management undergraduate program at the University of Arkansas No. 1 in North America.
For years, exporters and importers have been frustrated by the former U.S. Customs and Border Protection process to withhold their names and addresses in manifest data from the public.
Amazon has been linked to several large real estate transactions this week, including the lease of a 1 million-square-foot facility in New York.
Gartner’s biannual Supply Chain University Top 25 spotlights the best in North American undergraduate and graduate education.
Librestream uses augmented technology to help workers rapidly diagnose, inspect and troubleshoot assets.
New DHL Express facility will benefit shippers across southern Germany with European and international freight deliveries.
An information digest summarizing the different keynote addresses from the virtual event.
Amazon is no longer looking to just block counterfeiters from selling on its site. The company has established a new internal crime unit to pursue legal action against fraudsters.
Although “Containers Don’t Lie,” the story they are telling may not reveal the entire picture.
Even as COVID-19 has ravaged many retailers, Amazon has emerged stronger than ever and could be in line to acquire an iconic brand.
The American Logistics Aid Network says partnership with supply chain visibility platform facilitates contact between disaster relief organizations and ready-to-serve shippers, carriers and warehouses.
The global air cargo carrier has tasked Israel Aerospace Industries with converting the planes to all-cargo configuration.
Chapman Freeborn buys Arcus Air Logistics, a longtime provider of ad-hoc charters and on-board courier services to the European automotive industry.
Dan Crain profiles the important Newark, New Jersey logistics hub, as well as some of the logistics startups in the area.
Digitization of forms and the use of blockchain will cut costs and time from the supply chain. Brian Aoaeh writes about those issues in India.
Fiscal-year finish 50,000 containers below plan is forecast.
A research report from Prologis highlights the growing need of logistics space. The recent April downturn reversed course quickly in May, supporting the notion that any demand degradation will be “short-lived.”
Chinese warehousing robotics startup Geek+ is the most funded startup in the world in its segment.
Fetch Robotics partnership debuts autonomous cleaning solution for warehouses and other large facilities
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has rolled out guidance on how the ocean shipping industry can collaboratively improve the flow of containers among ocean carriers, marine terminals, shippers and drayage truckers in San Pedro Bay during COVID-19 and beyond.
Because of strained supply chains, will just-in-time delivery be used less by industry? Darren Prokop explores this topic in his latest commentary.
BackboneAI relies on real-time data synchronization to empower vendors to optimize their product flow to customers.
Deuce Drone, a new developer of aerial drone delivery systems, has a talented team, but its biggest hurdles will be established competitors, federal regulations, and customer appreciation for the technology.
Private equity investment expected to accelerate growth for digital yard solutions company
Lori Ann LaRocco explains why intra-Asian trade is down and its affect on the United States.
With this acquisition, STORD will now provide a variety of freight hauling options aside from its core functionality of on-demand warehousing.
Logistics services provider is optimistic about African continent’s global freight potential, despite economic setbacks from COVID-19 pandemic.
Beacon is a UK-based digital freight forwarder – one of many that have vowed to disrupt the freight forwarding industry.
Gene Seroka reports worst May in more than a decade, predicts 15% of import cargo won’t return
Boeing’s stop-work order to its fuselage supplier has a lot to do with COVID-19 and the state of the airline industry.
Three hundred vessels will be equipped to measure and report meteorological data
Crews stranded during the pandemic have garnered media attention — “and that’s a good thing”
The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.
Survey finds dearth of talent for handling the increasing pace of change in the industry.
Darren Prokop provides information on the USMCA, which goes into effect on July 1, 2020. How will the agreement impact trade and supply chains in the three countries?
In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.
Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.
Read why digital transformation of supply chains is so important and why those that ignore the trends risk their businesses.
A recent study by the Institute of International Container Lessors found that traditional hot zinc sprays for refrigerated container steel frames keep them in top shape years longer than zinc-rich primer coatings and should be maintained by box manufacturers.
Alabama State Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile will help get products to customers quickly
Move follows UPS fees implemented a few days ago.
