FedEx will partner with McKesson on vaccine distribution, expand cold storage locations by 28% in 2021

Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday the federal government believes it is days away from beginning to distribute "tens of millions" of vaccine doses.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2020

FAA: First flight for coronavirus vaccine distribution takes off

Airports and logistics providers are assessing infrastructure and conducting tests to prepare for the mass shipment of vaccines.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 30, 2020

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

Rising fuel costs, a post-de minimis world and a looming rail merger are among the challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

The role of freight forwarders in distributing the coronavirus vaccine

Freight forwarders, the linchpins of the supply chain, face the arduous task of ensuring vaccines move door-to-door while maintaining their temperature — from the airport to the last mile. 

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 30, 2020

The COVID-19 vaccine's logistics will be targeted. Vet the supply chain.

A burst of activity and demand will create openings for providers of transportation and warehouse facilities that may have poor security practices, the author writes.

By Tony Pelli • Nov. 24, 2020

Air cargo shippers navigate a turbulent year

Parked passenger planes resulted in a drop in belly capacity at a time when quick shipments were desperately needed for personal protective equipment. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 20, 2020

Is Amazon Air making Cincinnati a supply chain hub for small business?

The e-tailer's revved-up presence in the area has spurred developments that are expanding infrastructure and logistics resources.

By A.B. Brown • Nov. 17, 2020

DHL raises parcel prices for customers across the board

The carrier plans to bake surcharges into underlying price for parcel, as it restructures pricing for the new year. 

By A.B. Brown • Nov. 13, 2020

Airfreight rates climb as peak nears

Rates between China/Hong Kong and the United States increased by nearly 46% between Oct. 12 and Nov. 9 to reach $7.40 per kilogram, which is more than double the rate during the same time last year.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 9, 2020

DHL Express anticipates 50% volume increase for peak

The carrier is prepping for shipper demands during peak by adding cargo flights, aircraft and thousands of employees.

By A.B. Brown • Oct. 28, 2020

Maersk partners with COVID-19 vaccine developer on distribution plan

A variety of factors make vaccine distribution a difficult undertaking — ranging from temperature requirements to the tight capacity in the freight market.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 27, 2020

DSV adds Transatlantic airfreight capacity to match demand for peak

The freight forwarder sees room to grow on Europe-U.S. routes, with belly capacity at half of what it was at the same time last year.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 26, 2020

UPS to raise China-US peak surcharges again after lowering them 2 weeks ago

A surge in demand for airfreight during the pandemic, coupled with peak season needs, has pushed UPS to once again raise fees.

By A.B. Brown • Oct. 19, 2020

Asos lays out 'flexible fulfillment' plan to bolster in-stock status

Varied levels of product flow and warehouse automation have created a different experience for Asos customers in the U.K. and the U.S. The new plan could change that. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 15, 2020

DSV adds China-Europe trucking route as air, ocean alternative

The logistics provider anticipates higher freight demand and longer air transit times during peak season.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 14, 2020

Capacity constraints limit air cargo's ability to bounce back

A nearly 13% YoY drop in airfreight volume amid improving economic indicators surprised the International Air Transport Association in August. 

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 30, 2020

Geodis secures dedicated airfreight lane between Asia and Europe to ease capacity crunch

Moves by Geodis, DHL and other forwarders to ensure airfreight service could help provide a bit of stability in an otherwise unpredictable market.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 28, 2020

FedEx teams up with Reliable Robotics on autonomous cargo planes

The logistics company is looking at putting the aircraft in "very remote and uninhabited areas" of its network, CEO Fred Smith told investors this week.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 25, 2020

Strong airfreight demand in China and Singapore spur Boeing 737 orders and new conversion lines

New orders for Boeing converted freighters and two new conversion lines are signs that air cargo capacity is increasing amid the high demand caused by the pandemic.

By A.B. Brown • Sept. 23, 2020

Amazon Air booms as worldwide air cargo falls

Air cargo volume is down compared to 2019, which means merchants still looking for capacity are fighting for the little space that's left on the market.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 16, 2020

Airfreight rates expected to stay elevated through peak due to loss of belly capacity

Freighter capacity increased 29% in July compared to the same month last year, but the gains were not enough to offset a 70% dip in belly capacity.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 2, 2020

Peak season in a pandemic: What happens to freight rates and capacity?

Metrics and economic factors can help shippers gauge capacity and rates for air, ocean, trucking and rail heading into freight's busy season.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2020

CH Robinson draws airfreight demand with belly capacity down 70% in June

The carrier's airfreight revenue and pricing increased despite hauling less volume — a dichotomy highlighting the struggle shippers face in the current environment.

By Matt Leonard • July 30, 2020

United Airlines stands out with 36% revenue growth in cargo

The airline operated 3,800 cargo-only flights to transport 204 million pounds of cargo during the second quarter.

By Matt Leonard • July 23, 2020

FAA says airlines can clear seats for cargo as airfreight rates, new coronavirus cases rise

Airlines for America applied for the exemption to remove seats on May 6, arguing it was in the public interest that the planes be available to move essential cargo during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Matt Leonard • Updated July 15, 2020

May airfreight data hints at recovery, FedEx doesn't expect capacity to normalize until 2021

Freight capacity fell more than volume, creating a supply-demand gap and a challenge for shippers to find air cargo space.

By Matt Leonard • July 6, 2020