Northeast Florida readies for Hurricane Dorian, Uber and Lyft offer free rides, Georgia ports remain closed and UPS issues pickup and delivery advisory.
Fed policy talk and China’s retaliatory tariffs couldn’t spook the markets. It was the President’s tweets that sent the markets into a tailspin. With tariff increases on the horizon, we can be somewhat certain that more uncertainty and volatility will likely ensue for the transportation stocks.
Using data from FreightWaves SONAR, economist Ibrahiim Bayaan writes about the state of the U.S. retail market and what is ahead for this key sector.
Eliminating the residential fee reveals UPS’ comfort level and ability to better engineer its network.
It is the first time a transportation and logistics provider has invested in an autonomous trucking company.
Cowen analyst Jeffrey Osborne has raised his estimate for Workhorse Group Inc. shares from $2.00 to $4.00 based on the company beginning production in the fourth quarter of more than 1,100 lightweight electric-powered NGEN vans.
UPS hires Pepsi executive as CFO in rare move going outside the company
21 Air has been cleared for takeoff by the Department of Transportation for air cargo service between the U.S. and Mexico.
Shipping and packages remained lone financial bright spot in latest quarter.
Promises package deliveries up to 5 lbs. within 30 minutes.
Online customers expect to be spoiled and consistent delivery experiences are the core of meeting those needs, two surveys found
Get ready for the goodies coming from federal transport spending legislation. Money for inland waterway network will be funds well spent.
The saga of the closed General Motors Lordstown plant continued with Vice President Mike Pence erroneously declaring that Workhorse Group Inc. had secured funding to buy the plant.
Matching tractors to trailers could improve efficiency and lower costs for trucking fleets is among the concepts that vehicle engineers continue to chase, but the North American freight system might not be able to benefit from these advancements.
Furniture-makers may face long slog in adjusting to tariffs on Chinese imports; Autonomous freight trains to be tested
Mostly ignored in the B2C rush, small business in the B2B realm are getting a seat at the e-commerce table.
After years on the transport mat, next day air flies off as UPS volume surges
U.S. next day air volumes set the pace for UPS’ second-quarter results
UPS launches a slew of products in arguably its biggest one-day portfolio change in its history
Ecommerce continues to grow and Amazon and its competitors continue to innovate and grow. Read insight into the phenomenon by Anothy Smith.
Scott Case writes about what recent FAA grants mean to airports and to the movement of airfreight and air cargo.
ATA concerned that extending deadlines could affect proper enforcement.
A survey of 600 industrial buyers in three Asia-Pacific countries found that buyers rely as much on traditional forms of procurement channels as they do on e-commerce, and that so-called offline relationships are as valuable as ever. The survey of buyers in China, Japan and Thailand appears to support the age-old relevance in Asia of […]
Marken has acquired three European companies based out of central and eastern Europe, to expand its geographic footprint in the pharma and life science logistics segments.
Jordan Alliger rated UPS, FedEx, and J.B. Hunt ‘Buy’; XPO and C.H. Robinson ‘Neutral’; and Expeditors ‘Sell.’
Good day, Businesses are setting aside huge sums to budget for unplanned supply chain issues, creating what Supply Chain Dive, in a recent article, called a new form of insurance without a policy or an agent. For example, an automotive supplier, faced with the prospect of huge fines – as well as the possibility of […]
The good news is that Amazon will see massive volume surges on Prime Day. Now it has to deliver all of them in one day.
Proposal estimates millions saved for manufacturers such as Boeing
In March and April, Amazon handled 45 percent of its own packages.
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?
Global shipping and logistics giant UPS said it collaborates directly with its customers to reduce wait times at docks to increase efficiency and productivity and reduce detention time for its drivers.
LTL giant claims new requirements would also add costs to its in-house driver training.
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
Ten regional haul fleets will participate in NACFE’s Run on Less Regional challenge to measure fuel efficiency and other metrics in real-world operation.
Final-mile providers face surging headaches to go with surging demand for large-format shipments
Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board
Market expert Cathy Roberson looks at the airlines’ and air cargo carriers’ need for pilots today and for the forthcoming future. Many factors are contributing to this ongoing need; ecommerce is a major factor.
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
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
Third-party logistics providers will see their growth dented by the threatened tariffs on Mexican imports. The question is by how much?
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
Air Transport Services Group deepens its credit line as it prepares for increased demand for its aircraft and services
A report indicates that the EU is slow to adopt alternate truck fuels. Indian logistics startups are flourishing. Chinese logistics firms that help Chinese businesses relocate are winners in the US-China trade war.
Old Dominion has made a commitment to donate up to $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.
UPS makes largest renewable natural gas buy in history with a 170 million gallon purchase
US Supreme Court denies petition by UPS to review US Postal Service’s accounting cost structure
UPS completes major modernization of its ground hub in Louisville, a key node in its network
Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.
UPS triples the number of destinations for Saturday export service to US.
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.
Last local ratifies rider, paving way for contract implementation.
A few years ago the idea of using drones for last-mile delivery were just an idea. But the idea is becoming a reality in China, Indonesia and now the USA. Read Market Expert Cathy Roberson’s views on the use of drones for last-mile delivery.
No stakeholder will be spared the consequences of the move.
Is US airfreight due for a resurgence after 20-year hibernation?
Bottom line comes in light. Investors wary to unimpressed.
Amazon.com, Inc.’s volumes are so immense that the company has pitched tents to support its deliveries.
P44-Reliance and UPS-AscendTMS pursuing different customers but with similar objective.
Lyft value falls; Europe’s air cargo traffic is on a decline; Ford’s CEO says that fully autonomous cars will not be a reality in the near future.
Only one more local needs to ratify for national contract to take effect.
People in the Great Plains just can’t catch a break. After a “bomb cyclone” in mid-March slammed parts of Colorado, the Dakotas and Nebraska with heavy snow and destructive record-breaking winds – knocking out electricity to hundreds of thousands of customers – another storm is on the way this week. For an April storm, it may become historic for some places.
Inxeption introduces Zippy Freight, a new service that helps B2B merchants get shipping costs and complexity under control and obtain flexible logistics options.
The Women in Trucking Association (WIT) received more than $30,000 in donations during its 10th annual Salute to Women Behind the Wheel ceremony.
Company expects to pass on lower costs to shippers.
The last mile has become first priority.
The final-mile’s future lies with heavy goods
Move seen as another effort to position Amazon as competition to incumbents.
Busy border city 22nd Mexican market to get UPS service.
Human Rights Campaign survey shows most, least LGBTQ-friendly companies
Auto sales are declining, but the National Automobile Dealers Association still expects strong sales for 2019, plus the one area where Amazon is losing and opposition to Canada’s carbon tax grows.
Big Apple’s traffic is rotten to the core thanks to rise of on-demand economy; congestion pricing may be cure, but uncertainties abound.
Guests at FreightWaves headquarters enjoyed a cocktail reception, dinner, and talks from industry luminaries.
Service first FAA-sanctioned drone flight for routine, contractual deliveries.
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.
Move latest push to expand e-commerce for B2B merchants.
Will cyberattack remain a drag on the company?
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.
United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is being sued by 19 employees at an Ohio distribution center who allege the company fostered a “racially hostile work environment.” The lawsuit, filed in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas on March 13, accuses UPS and five specific supervisors of “enabling and tolerating” a racist culture in the […]
United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) has invested $270,000 into promoting women in the exporting industry as part of the more than $10 million pledged by the UPS Foundation last year to promote diversity and inclusion.
Amazon one of the companies covered under departing FedEx executives’ non-compete clauses.
Good day, Data mining efforts in the post-ELD era continue apace. On Friday, software firm Trucker Tools LLC and consultancy J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. launched a platform integration allowing Keller customers using its “Encompass” service to share load-specific truck location data from their Keller ELDs with Trucker Tools’ “Load Track” software. In addition, […]
Electric trucks dominated the vehicle conversations at this week’s Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, plus the cost of charging vehicles, overtime pay changes and another trucker protest planned.
Implementation is delayed until all locals ratify supplements and riders.
Innovations in last-mile delivery continue, but each faces challenges to widespread adoption, although UPS, which will trial Thor electric trucks, encourages fleets to test out new technologies.
Truck electrification is ramping up quickly, but a number of challenges remain that must be solved before they see widespread adoption.
The company promoted Kathleen Marran, who has worked for the UPS marketing team for 25 years, to fill the new role of Vice President of Marketing, diversity segments.
UPS’ Carlton Rose, president of global fleet maintenance and engineering, said he expects electric power to be the long-term solution in medium-duty, but it isn’t there just yet.
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.
NTSB will look at the potential for hazmats such as lithium-ion batteries as a contributing factor in last week’s Atlas Air crash.
Nah, the roads don’t need the money!
Will `Amazon Day’ be the answer to B2C stop density challenges?
UPS provides fulfillment, shipping for SMBs using e-marketplaces.
Protecting market share is part of the battle over longer trucks.
Did USPS finally have enough of postage reseller abuse?
Bot has 100-lb capacity, 10 mph speed.
