Softer air cargo seen across all major global trade lanes this year, but Industry leaders still optimistic.
Proposal estimates millions saved for manufacturers such as Boeing
Democrat David Ige to veto legislation citing federal government’s jurisdiction over air and parts of state’s water territory.
Scott Case explores the reasons behind the recent FedEx lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce.
FedEx, as expected, posts subpar fiscal 2018 fourth quarter, full-year results
FedEx sues U.S. Department of Commerce claiming trade restrictions are difficult to meet and places additional burden on common carriers to ensure shippers comply.
UPS is hosting workshops to help women-owned small businesses gain access to global export markets.
Will UPS take a harder pricing line on Amazon now that FedEx is gone from the air express picture?
Market expert Cathy Roberson writes about the growth of pharmaceuticals and life sciences cargo at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport and the airport’s agreement with Amerstdam Schipol Airport.
The US Postal Service expands its program June 23 levying rates based on a parcel’s dimensions instead of its actual weight. The fallout has yet to be determined
Final-mile providers face surging headaches to go with surging demand for large-format shipments
Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board
It’s the headhaul edition of WTT?!? and this week we’re talking Amazon, FedEx, Walmart, Oil, blockchain
The FedEx-Amazon divorce isn’t that big. AI to transform Indian transport. GLP out at the top of US logistics real estate market?
FedEx and Amazon part ways on US air services with both probably the better off for it
FedEx Express terminates its domestic air delivery business with Amazon to focus on broader e-commerce market
FedEx Express creates flex-time driver category that will supplement full time workforce
Pepsi Beverages is the latest company to join the Urban Freight Lab, a group that aims to streamline the delivery process.
Uber and Lyft want to soak up mass transit business but at whose peril? USPS is painting itself into a corner as it loses last-mile business of its key customers
FedEx says it will launch year-round Sunday deliveries next January, and will siphon off all of its business tendered to the US Postal Service
Legal opinion aims to clear the air surrounding movement of products allowed under federal law across the United States.
Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at how Amazon is using partners in both the U.S. and Europe to expand its operations in both regions.
US Supreme Court denies petition by UPS to review US Postal Service’s accounting cost structure
Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.
Company looks to get sticky with SMB traffic with one-month initiative.
Competitors agree on need to collaborate on common standards during Blockchain Revolution Global conference.
Is US airfreight due for a resurgence after 20-year hibernation?
Company expects to pass on lower costs to shippers.
The last mile has become first priority.
This year, Brie Carere became the first woman to serve as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) at FedEx. Now, as CMCO and Executive Vice President, Carere is using her position to promote diversity and inclusion at FedEx.
The final-mile’s future lies with heavy goods
Move seen as another effort to position Amazon as competition to incumbents.
Human Rights Campaign survey shows most, least LGBTQ-friendly companies
Big Apple’s traffic is rotten to the core thanks to rise of on-demand economy; congestion pricing may be cure, but uncertainties abound.
Washington insiders say maritime cyber attacks in the U.S. and around the world lack attention and funding.
Ohio raises diesel and gasoline taxes; YRC’s rank and file get their hands on a new collective bargaining agreement; Uber’s IPO approaches; warehouse automation growing rapidly; Vietnam’s logistics growing 14-16% CAGR.
Plus; More ride-sharing for kids; Oregon follows California with new diesel pollution bill; fuel cell exec doesn’t want fuel-cells in cars.
Will cyberattack remain a drag on the company?
FedEx execs counseled patience, but will Wall Street listen?
Bendix is now making its advanced safety systems available for retrofit for models where it was not factory-installed. Plus, U.S. finds little support for postal rate changes, detention time increasing and air cargo boom may be over.
The U.S. may move ahead with its plan to withdraw from an international rate setting forum if a compromise allowing countries to self declare rates falls through.
Colleran replaces Subramaniam in the post.
Amazon one of the companies covered under departing FedEx executives’ non-compete clauses.
If UPS sticks to its capex and buyback plans—which exceed projections for free cash flow—the parcel carrier may have to issue more debt.
Protecting market share is part of the battle over longer trucks.
Dale Chrystie of FedEx was elected as the first chair of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) Standards Council (BiTAS), during its February Board of Directors meeting.
Shale oil rig count on decline since November last year; price of renewable hydrogen fuel decreases; Apple lays off 190 employees of its self-driving car program; Europe looking to create standard regulations for hyperloop infrastructure across the continent.
Bot has 100-lb capacity, 10 mph speed.
An overview of what’s happening in the global markets right now.
Crawford’s mission is to secure large enterprise customers, grow the company aggressively, and prepare for the next stage in the venture capital cycle.
Freight Alley in Chattanooga was the scene on the afternoon of February 21, when executives from FreightWaves, Nodal Exchange, DAT and K-Ratio presented the Trucking Freight Futures roadshow. Trucking Freight Futures debut on the Nodal Exchange on March 29.
Class 1 railroad plans ongoing projects at intermodal facility which is near major shippers and new warehouse space.
Raj Subramaniam steps up as Bronczek retires.
Jacobs now must manage through loss of $600 million of his largest customer’s business.
Supply chains, not guitar strings.
The U.S. Postal Service has been turning in losses every year, and a White House task force has asked the USPS to look at franchising the mailbox to prop up the declining margins.
Brie Carere of FedEx.
Bitter cold outbreak in Midwest may have killed at least 12 people, including FedEx worker, college student, homeless man. Autopsies, investigations continue.
Shipping, orders continue to skyrocket.
Company expects double-digit operating profits this year for all three units.
The NLRB overruled an Obama-era litmus test defining independent contractors, giving trucking companies’ defense against unions a boost along the way.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Twitter on Friday morning that delays would affect LaGuardia International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport due to the effects of the government shutdown, potentially delaying air cargo operations at these airports.
Another competitive threat to the incumbents?
Shipping trends of 2019 are requiring established freight carriers to evolve their operational models. UPS is developing more super-hubs to facilitate growth through handling more high margin shipments.
FedEx started with Flying Cargo in 1990.
State, local officials have harsh words for FedEx Ground. Unit fires back.
Will Amazon take more boxes at the expense of FedEx, UPS, USPS?
FedEx promises fast action to fix FedEx Express’ TNT Express network.
Trucking companies could be exposed to increased liability while a challenge to FMCSA’s hours-of-service preemption in California is pending.
Results aided by strong collaboration with shippers.
The first week of 2019 saw three of America’s largest companies announce revenue expectation reductions, signaling a potential cooling of the U.S. shipping market.
In partnership with Slync… improving on-time rates and a continually evolving reverse logistics season have increased the pressure on supply chain partners to manage exceptions collaboratively and proactively.
Manufacturing leads first-party logistics growth because of the sector’s long-established supply chains. Retail is the next-largest contributor to first-party logistics growth through the impact of e-commerce.
Prime offerings gained serious traction over holidays.
Amazon Air presents a new challenge to legacy air freight carriers by announcing a new hub at Fort Worth Alliance airport.
Are FedEx Express’ international issues macro-driven or company-specific?
Crude oil crashes; FedEx slashes profit forecasts; Musk unveils Boring Company’s first tunnel; container and petroleum exporters fight at Port of Houston; Fed expected to make a ‘dovish hike’ today.
FedEx Express hit by rapid decline in international economic activity.
Service to help retailers execute next-day, 2nd day deliveries on late online orders.
Will the mailbox monopoly be loosened to let the big boys in?
Amazon’s project, expected to be completed in late 2019, is significant in that it will be Amazon’s first regional air facility, and will be the first the company will build from scratch. It may also take on added significance because of the vast logistics ecosystem of which the airport is a part.
USPS should avoid the heavy stuff like this, consultant says.
Walgreens also testing same-day deliveries with multiple providers.
Company waits unusually long time to announce 2019 rate hikes, gives shippers short time to comply.
German logistics giant still has small share of U.S. package distribution, but hopes new centers will change that.
Highest Thanksgiving week on-time delivery rates in 5 years.
The National Academies of Science has identified seven core research areas that it said could help DOT determine possible changes to truck size and weight.
Google Search becomes part of XPO’s last-mile tracking portfolio.
FreightWaves announced the Freight.Tech 25 at MarketWaves 18 earlier this month. The list highlights the most innovative and disruptive companies in transportation and logistics. Industry giant FedEx (NYSE: FDX) ranked high on the list, coming in at number eight.
With the ongoing, high-profile negative news surrounding Tesla, there is still interest in the company’s electric semi. Albertsons Companies, which operates well-known food and drug retailers across the country, has purchased 10 Tesla Semi all-electric trucks.
FedEx is expanding its alternative-fuel vehicle fleet with 1,000 electric vans from Chanje Energy, to be delivered over the next two years.
Operations to vary depending on pilot markets.
Pilot underway in Dallas-Ft.Worth market.
On Wednesday at the Texan Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, following MarketWaves18, members of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) met to receive updates on the organization’s progress toward data standards, hear announcements, share feedback, and learn about the work being done by BiTA’s think thanks.
While transportation was not a front-of-the-ticket issue for politicians in the midterm elections, FreightWaves Managing Editor Brain Straight reported on some significant developments when it came to funding.
Trump going the wrong way on trade, FedEx founder says
Higher rates ahead for FedEx shippers.
Continuing efforts to fight what he says are unfair trade practices, the administration of President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will pull out of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) treaty, which sets how much can be charged for international shipping.
Deal for Australian freight forwarder and customs broker to increase exposure to growing regional economy.
BNSF announced that former chief executive Matthew Rose will retire from a his role as executive chairman of the largest freight railroad in the U.S. effective next April, and more in Today’s Pickup.
