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.
Third-party logistics services providers involved in international trade remain concerned about how their businesses will remerge post-COVID-19. They are addressing tough questions about what it will take in terms of staff, systems and office space to operate a successful company.
Global stewardship includes aim to be carbon neutral by 2050
The global pandemic has strained relations between the U.S. and China. Will that cause the trade deal negotiated earlier this year to break down?
FourKites says it has cracked the code on delivering more accurate ETA information for LTL shipments
Digital freight forwarding startup Beacon raises $15 million in Series A investment.
Alibaba.com has introduced three new services – a freight matching platform, financial services for small and medium-sized businesses, and virtual events connecting businesses with buyers.
Digital Container Shipping Association establishes internet of things standards for connectivity
Young Brothers will curtail service without rapid $25 million infusion of CARES Act funding from state regulators.
E-commerce giant lands patent for a system that will ensure “digital trust” in item tracking
Sysco, Svitzer, Adnavem and AddSecure add industry all-stars
Escalating airfreight transportation rates and capacity shortages from China due to the global pandemic have encouraged some shippers to split supply chain shipments between ocean and air pallets.
Shippers get optimized supply chain management with real-time, dynamic capacity pricing
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“Crew changes cannot be postponed indefinitely,” warned the world’s largest maritime and air transport organizations.
Increases in beef and chicken inventories are in contrast with reported meat shortages. The rise in inventory bodes well for the already burgeoning cold storage sector.
The retail apparel sector has been among the hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how international trade, supply chains and tariffs complicate things further.
The Neurored platform connects health care organizations and government agencies with PPE sourcing and transportation experts
The direct mail segment accounted for 23% of USPS 2019 revenue, which is decreasing as a direct result of the pandemic.
Leasing companies say a neutral chassis pool lacks incentive to invest the tens of millions of dollars each year to maintain viable chassis equipment.
U.S. retailers face two options: selling at a discount in the domestic market or going online to sell globally.
Kuehne + Nagel’s Bill Rooney takes aim at RFQs and bunker surcharges in remarks to Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Ship calls and volume expected to pick up in July, officials from South Carolina and New York/New Jersey ports tell the Agriculture Transportation Coalition
Panel of importers and exporters will advise the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on policies of competitiveness, reliability, integrity and fairness in ocean shipping.
Lineage Logistics’ bid for food service distributor Maines expected to save 850 jobs.
Port of LA chief promotes nationwide port optimization system to enhance visibility and improve execution
U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye said Fact Finding 29’s work will help the American ocean shipping industry better prepare the supply chain for the post-virus economic recovery.
Pandemic-caused shortages put spotlight on importance of cargo moved through California ports
Brian Aoaeh provides statistics and insight into how freight and shipping professionals are working during the pandemic.
Supply chain management solutions provider project44 said it has shippers covered no matter where and how their cargo is transported throughout the world.
Warehouse operations have also been affected by COVID-19. Here are some suggestions that may help increase efficiency of operations.
As various parts of the nation and the world begin to open up, there will be logistical and supply chain issues. Darren Prokop explores those issues.
Nine carriers in the Digital Container Shipping Association say eliminating paper from transactions will improve all aspects of the process.
NCBFAA President Janet Fields has knowledge and skills to lead industry through worst of times, former association President Amy Magnus says.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says an amendment to the Puerto Nuevo Terminals Agreement poses no anticompetitive concern.
“Nowcasting” platform uses ship-tracking data to detect coronavirus fallout.
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the impact of COVID-19 on U.S.-China trade, particularly in regard to the trade war between the two nations.
Most crops don’t grow without seeds. But how are seeds for commercial farming transported? Darren Prokop explores this topic.
The path ahead will look very different, according to global seaport authorities.
Drone technology provider to UPS Flight Forward aims for unmanned aircraft systems certification from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration.
Food shipment volumes across restaurants and hotels are still down, while on-demand food delivery volumes have gone up during this pandemic.
The world of transportation has changed due to COVID-19. Read about how shipping professionals are adapting to those changes.
Gene Seroka expects supply chain fractures may remain after the world heals from the coronavirus pandemic.
Emirates SkyCargo’s business fell in fiscal year 2019-2020, but the airline division is experiencing strong demand for its services during the coronavirus crisis.
One of the Middle East’s largest airlines targets freight to keep its more than 250 aircraft flying during the coronavirus pandemic.
First female judge advocate general and chief counsel, a returning business development leader and a service center manager are announced.
But in looking at big picture, Executive Director Griff Lynch is celebrating small victories.
Food supply chain warehouse operator Americold Realty Trust beats first-quarter forecasts, reiterates guidance and shakes off meat shortage concerns.
Social distancing because of COVID-19 has challenged warehouse operations, and the result could be a new push to bring more automation into facilities.
Like most industries, the work environment of brokers and 3PLs has changed dramatically in the last couple of months. Here are some tools that are being used to cope.
The U.S. wind energy sector is “a huge bright spot during these difficult times,” said Gene Lemke, vice president of projects at Anderson Trucking Service.
How the COVID-19 spotlight could accelerate change for global supply chain.
The need for social distancing will push companies to look at increased automation of their warehouses.
The Honolulu-based carrier has used some passenger airplanes to transport face masks from China, as well as food and medical supplies between islands.
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At FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME, the CEO indirectly pushes back against criticism of broker margins.
Online shopping surge, coronavirus breed new e-commerce alliances
Shippers and forwarders will be cautious with how much cargo they commit to the ocean container carriers this contract season, industry experts say.
COVID-19 can accelerate many existing but slow-moving trends in the industry as it has forced changes in behavior and altered industry priorities.
International association of forwarders says members have tools and knowledge to ease container-shipping pain of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 pandemic challenges American seed producers to secure airfreight capacity to meet spring planting.
Mayor Eric Garcetti grateful for “lifesaving purchase agreement” with Honeywell.
Darren Prokop explores the reasons for the huge drop in oil prices and what the ramifications are because of the drop.
Regulatory guidance is expected to be significant to American shippers facing container availability charges from carriers and marine terminals during COVID-19 pandemic.
The smallest of the standardized ocean containers in the global fleet remains ideal for dense, heavy agricultural goods, forest products, and machinery shipments.
Global freight forwarder attributes most of the 23.2% year-over-year first-quarter earnings drop to impact of COVID-19 pandemic .
Service contract negotiations between container carriers and shippers are being disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission says.
A CFO, government affairs VP and two life science sales directors are hired and a Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association board appointment is announced.
The 12 members of Reopen Jacksonville will advise the Florida city’s mayor on the easing of stay-at-home restrictions put in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Farms of major row crops like tomatoes or potatoes are usually highly mechanized and could escape the wrath of COVID-19.
“There’s a growing understanding of the importance of them, the agility of them and how they help service communities.”
Can the CARES Act help transportation-supply chain companies during the pandemic? Kayla Matthews explains why the answer is “yes.”
Frayt, a Cincinnati-based tech startup, expands service to address uptick in home deliveries
Brian Aoaeh interviews CEOs of several supply chain tech startups about their status during the pandemic.
As the COVID-19 crisis deepens, it is critical for logistics workers to make sure they stay safe as they continue to keep the economy running.
“We expect that more shippers will shift from just-in-time supply chains to just-in-case supply chains,” U.S. CEO Mark McCullough said.
Container equipment shortage exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic stresses upper-Midwest soybean exporter trying to fill his springtime customer orders to Asia.
Governments must support vital supply chains. A big part of that is for all branches and levels of government to put aside partisanship and petty bickering and work for the good of the nation and its people.
“Everybody in the last-mile delivery business better watch out, because Amazon can make them unnecessary.”
Manhattan Associates first quarter was well ahead of expectations. Management lowered guidance, but believes that this downturn will be shorter in duration.
Prologis reports solid first quarter, but reels in guidance on COVID-19 headwinds. An uptick in demand is not likely until a vaccine is discovered.
The Jacksonville, Florida-based ocean carrier finds continued demand for reefers among Central American and Caribbean fruit and produce shippers.
Identifying the packages that come in contact with infected individuals in the supply chain is vital to reduce the pandemic’s spread.
The duty deferment applies to qualifying importers facing “significant financial hardship,” Customs and Border Protection said.
Radio frequency identification has matured in terms of its cost effectiveness and efficiency over the past decade, the company says.
The longer the coronavirus crisis continues, “the longer it’s going to take to get the ship righted,” says GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch.
Risk is often assessed in terms of probabilities. The probabilities themselves are often calculated under the assumption of a bell-shaped (i.e., normal) distribution. This distribution assumes that extreme events are not likely. What if there are?
Short-sea shipper says economic impact of COVID-19 has forced service disruption and employee layoffs.
In this commentary by Brian Aoaeh makes the case that efforts by grassroots organizations in the fight against COVID-19 should be more fully accepted.
Companies trading in the affected foreign markets will have to decide if shifting to other forwarders will justify the resulting high shipping costs.
The current $61 billion set-aside for the domestic airline industry left out the forwarders.
Less-than-containerload services offer forwarders and their shippers an alternative to more expensive air freight and full-container transport services, industry experts say.
Ports of Seattle, Tacoma, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Houston, Jacksonville and Charleston all report drops in March.
