The coronavirus has strained supply chains of all kinds around the world. Darren Prokop has written an interestng and informative commentary that explains the inherent weaknesses of supply chains and how to improve them.
Two former UPS executives have new roles with Atlanta-based companies and a service center manager is named.
Prologis’ update highlights strength of the logistics real estate market entering pandemic. Some clients are asking for rent relief.
The global logistics giant said its Q1 profits among its five business divisions suffered from the coronavirus upheaval.
U.S. logistics real estate operator announces it has reached the 100 million euro cap for its European logistics fund.
Drone use for package deliveries is expected to remain largely grounded by regulatory and infrastructural hurdles during the next few years, according to Frost and Sullivan.
Morgan Stanley survey shows coronavirus disruption is accelerating for carriers, shippers and brokers, but the height of the disruption may be closer than some may think.
Businesses around the world are being affected by the pandemic. Among the hardest hit are startups. Brian Aoaeh offers advice for tech startups in the supply chain space.
Coronavirus and tariffs blamed for lowest total in more than a decade.
Third-party logistics providers engaged in international trade are facing the difficult decision of whether to thin staff or even close altogether in the face of a prolonged economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Transporting grain is a major source of revenue for the railroads. How will the coronavirus impact the grain market and the railroads?
New CEO named to lead Alabama State Port Authority and senior VP appointed to head Latin American sales.
World Shipping Council issues reminder that seafarers are the backbone of international supply chains.
“The coronavirus is delivering a shock to the supply chain,” said port chief Mario Cordero.
In the times of COVID-19, logistics companies are stepping up to help the industry in ways they can.
Members of the Washington, D.C.-based National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America interviewed by American Shipper this week generally praised CBP for permitting the flow of legitimate trade across the continent.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said there has been no shortage of container-shipping industry members willing to participate in its initiative to identify ways to overcome supply chain obstacles caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
But many sellers still in the lurch as the e-giant limits shipments to essential products
Passenger aircraft are being used to fly essential cargo between continents. Learn more about what the airlines are doing to survive and to assist key supply chains.
The Justice Department said joint logistics operations among five American medical supply distributors to provide protective medical gear to virus hot spots does not violate antitrust law.
Bob Costello expects many trucking companies to go out of business before the economy recovers from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor taps Gene Seroka to locate and deliver medical supplies critically needed during coronavirus pandemic.
Despite COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Alaska and ocean carriers calling Anchorage insist that ships loaded with containers will continue to arrive on schedule.
Plus: Coronavirus clears the air
Jim Blaze looks at the declining need for railroad tank cars. Why is this happening and what’s next?
No one was prepared for the global shipping disruption caused by COVID-19, but Mike Meierkort said Damco’s resiliency program is “the closest thing to having a playbook.”
Vertical integration boosts a marijuana e-commerce company as the pandemic fuels a boom in cannabis sales
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will do its part to keep imports of medical gear flowing efficiently into the country.
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FIATA questions the reasonableness of assessing demurrage and detention charges against shippers and forwarders during pandemic.
Coronavirus-caused supply chain disruption has led to port congestion but has not burned reefer market.
Global container carrier sails deeper into North American warehouse and distribution services.
It’s imperative that consumers standing in line for a vaccine aren’t receiving a vaccine only 60% effective, because it went out of temperature range.
Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said additional reimbursable services agreements help Customs and Border Protection facilitate commerce during COVID-19 pandemic.
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco provides commentary on how the Phase One trade deal between the U.S. and China has not worked as thought, at least to date….
Leader of container and chassis provider organizations heartened to see cooperation during the coronavirus crisis “to minimize the impact for the greater good.”
Commissioner Rebecca Dye will lead the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission effort with industry to identify “operational solutions to cargo delivery challenges” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
CEVA and DHL free themselves from contractual constraints to realign operations and facilitate pricing flexibility during pandemic.
Sister hospital ship USNS Mercy begins treating patients at Port of LA.
The head of the Airforwarders Association says preparing for business impacts from natural disasters, like COVID-19, requires “a lot of practice and uncomfortable preparation.”
The big two automakers plan to produce more than 5 million SUVs and pickup trucks in 2026, but only plan on making 320,000 electric vehicles the same year.
A C-suite and board are shuffled, and a commercial operations director and Europe manager are hired.
Plus: Is this the end of the sharing economy?
In the times of COVID-19, logistics companies are stepping up to help the industry in ways they can.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s legal staff is expected to deliver its final demurrage and detention rulemaking assessment to the commissioners in the next several weeks.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen laying off 2,500 workers in the United States and Mexico, retiring and recycling about 15 vessels.
The coronavirus is impacting all sectors of the economy, and railroads are no different. Read what expert Jim Blaze thinks will happen going forward.
Darren Prokop writes about the key role that transportation in the war against COVID-19 – particularly trucks.
One of the world’s largest suppliers of disposable rubber gloves may resume exports to the U.S. after resolving forced labor concerns, Customs and Border Protection said.
International Maritime Organization secretary-general stresses that world trade during the coronavirus pandemic depends on the mariners who move goods.
CarrierDirect’s Ryan Schreiber has spoken with leaders in the logistics and transportation industries and gives recommendations about how to lead your company and help your employees and customers during these challenging times.
Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way. Shipping expert Phil Ramsdale details some best practices.
The coronavirus pandemic is sparking debate about what consumers want — and when they want it.
“This agreement will help our farmers and ranchers by maintaining export markets, which will reduce the overall impact of an outbreak to our agriculture industry,” USDA said.
Appointments part of strategic plans in Illinois and Indiana; service center manager tapped in Texas.
Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way, and it starts with not understanding the process.
“IT strength and capability” helping Orient Overseas (International) Limited service customers during coronavirus crisis.
Morgan Stanley upgrades its freight transportation industry view from “cautious” to “in-line.” The firm lowered its earnings expectations for the group.
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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative acknowledged, “the imposition of tariffs on certain Chinese imports has resulted in an overall decline in the availability of needed medical equipment and supplies.”
The Chinese government is using the reason “Acts of God” to void many contracts due to coronavirus. Darren Prokop explores whether that is hurting current trade and will impact trade in the future.
Americold Realty Trust plans to keep all 183 cold storage facilities “open for business.”
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports of entry remain watchful of fraudulent imports that take advantage of Americans during the COVID-19 crisis.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Chicago O’Hare airport international mail facility find more counterfeit coronavirus test kits in parcel shipments from the U.K.
Americans for Free Trade, which represents more than 100 trade organizations, said eliminating existing U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods would boost the American economy by $75 billion during the COVID-19 crisis.
A FreightWaves survey examines what motor carriers, drivers and shippers and receivers are doing to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
While USDA and FDA staff and resources become constrained by the coronavirus, the agencies continue to work with industry to protect the health of the food supply chain.
The Trump administration notified Congress that it will begin bilateral trade agreement talks with the East African country.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection attributed the cancellation to “the unprecedented situation related to coronavirus (COVID-19) across the country, and the closure of our testing centers.”
Stifel Financial sees an OK first quarter, but the picture gets less clear after that, with risks to second-quarter earnings estimates.
Office operations that remain open implement CDC guidance to protect employees from spreading or contracting COVID-19.
“With ongoing challenges posed by the coronavirus, there is real concern about these fees being assessed when there are equipment issues beyond the control of the shipper or motor carrier,” 67 trade associations told the Federal Maritime Commission.
Stifel Financial’s conference call with industry executives forecasts supply chain disruption extending to July or longer.
FreightWaves’ OTRI is now higher than it was a year ago
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security said the 24 companies and individuals added to the Entity List pose a U.S. national security and foreign policy risk.
FreightWaves SONAR can help those in the freight industry stay current with what is happening in transportation and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus has strained supply chains and had a huge impact on the movement of freight.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formed the Supply Chain Caucus. Read why this is important for all of us.
“The American public should be aware of bogus home testing kits for sale either online or in informal direct to consumer settings,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
The waiver will run through April 12 or the end of the emergency, whichever is first
Uber Works helps temporary workers connect directly with companies posting jobs via its digital marketplace and ensures workers get paid without delay.
ATA says it expects a waiver. States are already granting them.
The Commerce Department’s Census Bureau and Bureau of Industry and Security believe an upcoming proposed rulemaking may resolve the regulatory confusion for required export data.
“Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions,” FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.
Drones can speed up delivery times dramatically, but for the technology to be commercialized, a number of regulatory hurdles need to be cleared.
Coronavirus is having an impact on many industries. One of those impacted is the global seafood industry.
“As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains,” said five large U.S. apparel and footwear associations.
Preparedness is essential when it comes to the coronavirus or other supply chain disruptions, experts say
Supply chains are a major source of carbon emissions. Switching to alternative fuel powertrains and improving equipment utilization levels can help reduce footprint.
Trump administration reminds U.S. exporters of semiconductors and other technologies that it views the Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer as a continued security threat.
Airforwarders Association Executive Director Brandon Fried said minimizing threat of illegal drugs requires freight forwarders to “know your customer.”
WorkStep marketplace matches workers and employers as industrial labor market challenges persist
The outbreak could lead to a broad rethink of how global companies source, store and distribute goods
“China has continued to embrace a state-led, mercantilist approach to the economy and trade, despite WTO members’ expectations,” the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said in its annual report to Congress.
CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the ramping up of manufacturing in China, and the subsequent ramping up of cargo headed to the U.S. via ships.
The fake Oral-B toothbrush heads, which arrived at Philadelphia airport from Turkey, were likely made in “unsanitary facilities with substandard materials,” U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.
“In 2020 both governments expect to implement low-cost, high-impact strategies to simplify customs and immigration screening and reduce wait times,” the U.S. State Department said.
Brian Aoaeh explores the vulnerability of supply chains in an interconnected world that is threatened by a potential pandemic.
The logistics startup aims to improve delivery performance for construction industry.
Transportation and logistics software provider 3Gtms acquires cloud-based shipping software provider Pacejet.
