FedEx Express will cut ties with Amazon

By breaking ties with Amazon for air shipments, FedEx seems to convey a lack of interest in delivering packages for a company building out its own air network.

By Shefali Kapadia • June 7, 2019

Florida manufacturing at risk this hurricane season

Storm outages and disruptions to the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport "may cause ripple effects" through global supply chains, according to a DHL Resilience360 report.

By Matt Leonard • June 3, 2019

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Air cargo shows slight growth for 1st time in 4 months

Global indicators paint a bleak picture for air cargo demand, and the International Air Transport Association said "growth is likely to remain subdued" in the near future.

By Matt Leonard • May 13, 2019

Adidas ups air freight to make up for supply chain shortages

CEO Kasper Rorsted warned air freight costs for the next two quarters will be "substantial," and the impact on gross margin from the increased freight spending should be evident by the end of the year. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 7, 2019

Amazon Air expands fleet, with larger air cargo stake down the road

Amazon filed for 40% stake each in two air cargo firms that operate its 40-aircraft fleet, an indication the company is heading toward ownership of a larger slice of the air cargo pie. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 2, 2019

DSV to acquire Panalpina in $4.6B deal

The merger creates the fourth largest freight forwarding company by revenue and ends months of speculation about the future of Panalpina. 

By Shefali Kapadia • April 1, 2019

Boeing pauses delivery of 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Airlines can seek compensation from Boeing when a fleet of aircraft is grounded, which could end up costing the company billions.

By Matt Leonard • March 15, 2019

Air freight demand falls amid weak trade

The International Air Transport Association projected "little prospect" of a rebound for air freight unless trade tensions like Brexit and tariffs diminish. 

By Matt Leonard • March 11, 2019

Amazon pledges 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030

Steps toward this new target, deemed "Shipment Zero," along with information regarding "Amazon’s company-wide carbon footprint" will be released later in the year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 19, 2019

UPS Air Cargo Teamsters agree to new contract

The new contract includes an immediate 17.7% raise and a 3% annual wage increases over the life of the agreement.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2019

UPS powers up for Valentine's Day flowers

The logistics provider added 50 extra flights to handle flower shipments, to ensure procrastinating Romeos get their roses on time.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Feb. 11, 2019

Freight market expected to reach $565B by 2022

Trucking is expected to generate the largest revenue of all the freight modes, according to a forecast by Freedonia Group, with expected revenue of $383 billion by 2022

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2019

The government shutdown is over for now, its final effects still unknown

The consequences of the federal government shutdown will have long lasting impact on company operations, supplier performance and customer service.

By Rich Weissman • Jan. 29, 2019

Air freight growth at a standstill amid trade tensions

Peak season, normally a boon for air cargo, was overshadowed by trade concerns such as U.S.-China tariffs and the upcoming Brexit deadline. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 28, 2019

Novo Nordisk stockpiles insulin over worries of no-deal Brexit

The pharmaceutical company plans to increase its insulin stockpiles to 18 weeks — compared to typical levels around seven weeks.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 22, 2019

UK airports invest in anti-drone technology

Airports around the world are vulnerable to drone incursions that could snarl passenger and freight traffic for days.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Jan. 9, 2019

3 forces that will move freight markets in 2019 … and 1 that won't

New regulations, operating models and economic changes will lead to shifting trends this year in trucking, ocean shipping and rail.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 7, 2019

ELD effects ripple far beyond trucking — to air cargo

The electronic logging device mandate has changed the shape of transportation logistics, with effects spiraling into intermodal freight.

By Barry Hochfelder • Dec. 20, 2018

FedEx doesn't see Amazon Air as a competitor, CEO says

Statements from FedEx executives on the company's earnings call refute an analyst report citing "encroachment" from Amazon Air.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 20, 2018

Peak season bumps up air freight demand

Strong e-commerce growth is offsetting the effects of economic headwinds on the air cargo industry, according to the International Air Transport Association. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 10, 2018

Is Amazon Air 'encroaching' on UPS and FedEx?

A Morgan Stanley analyst note paints a picture of Amazon Air overtaking market share from established supply chain players, but other analysts are skeptical. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 6, 2018

From ports to roads: How supply chains can prepare for climate change — now

A White House report says climate change will wreak havoc on infrastructure, presenting further volatility to supply chains.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

Air France-KLM updates online cargo booking tools

The airline assured freight forwarders it was not attempting to circumvent their services and said the MyCargo platform was designed specifically for the intermediaries. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 21, 2018

International e-commerce is taking off and airports better get ready

Expedited delivery makes air freight more attractive than typical maritime shipping routes, bringing congestion but also opportunity to U.S. hubs.

By Ben Conwell • Nov. 15, 2018

California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses

As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018