Freight
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UPS expands global express and freight services to thousands of new postal codes
For domestic shippers already relying on UPS' delivery network, the carrier's continued global expansion facilitates shippers' ability to access emerging markets.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Demand for air cargo descends for a year straight
There are glimmers of a turnaround in some of the economic indicators, IATA suggested, but North American airlines are still adding capacity without the volume to support it.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 11, 2019 -
OpinionWhat does the future hold for ELDs?
The widespread use of ELDs marks the first time shippers and brokers have a line of sight into the supply side of their business — that’s nothing short of powerful, writes Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight.
By Oren Zaslansky • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Plus.ai autonomous truck completes coast-to-coast delivery in 3 days
The vehicle completed the 2,800 mile journey carrying a truckload of Land O' Lakes butter from California to Pennsylvania, though a licensed driver and safety engineer went along for the ride just in case.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Roadrunner sells flatbed business for $30M as it downsizes assets
The sale comes a month after Roadrunner announced the sale of its intermodal business for $51.25 million and said it was looking to sell off various parts of its operation.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
The bankruptcy filing comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Justice charged the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer in a securities and accounting fraud scheme.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Søren Skou, Maersk
From customer-service oriented solutions to accelerated digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry, Skou continues to make waves.
By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
The Supply Chain Dive Awards for 2019
From Nike to UPS, these are the companies and executives that shaped supply chains this year.
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CMA CGM launches global alternative energy coalition
The group will work on an industry-wide inventory of technologies and near-term progress made on eco-friendly ship propulsion to encourage cooperation and progress in the industry.
By Morgan Forde • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping
The buildup includes 200,000 seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Transportation sector lagging in carbon reduction efforts
The Science-Based Targets Initiative calls out Toyota, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Daimler and Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line as high-impact companies in the transportation sector committed to the emissions reduction efforts.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 04, 2019 -
CMA CGM plans $2B port terminal, ship sales to fund CEVA Logistics acquisition
CMA CGM's acquisition of CEVA was a move toward an end-to-end service offering for customers, but the integration hasn't been completely seamless.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 27, 2019 -
Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?
DAT is forecasting a rebound in trucking rates in 2020, saying spot rates could bounce back 4% to 6% in the second half of the year while contract rates could climb 2%.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Cummins lays off 2K to protect profits through trucking downturn
Cummins will cut $250 million to $300 million in costs in an effort to protect profits as the company hunkers down for a colder economy and an expected double-digit revenue dip in Q4.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Maersk CFO leaves for GE in second C-suite change this month
Carolina Dybeck Happe, former CFO of Danish shipping giant Maersk, will step into the Boston-based role in early 2020.
By Jane Thier • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Anheuser-Busch makes first zero-emissions beer delivery
The company wants to cut carbon emissions 25% across its "value chain" by 2025 and has already placed an order for 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Canadian National reaches deal with Teamsters Canada to end strike
Details of the agreement will be publicly released after the members have had a chance to read it, the Teamsters said in a release.
By Emma Cosgrove • UPDATED: Nov. 26, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. -
Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra's overland, logistics operations
Rotra is an established logistics player in the Netherlands and Belgium. While the acquisition will bolster Kuehne + Nagel's overland operations in Europe, Rotra will continue its ocean freight, airfreight and container terminal activities.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Q&AMaersk CISO on NotPetya recovery, workforce harmony and what makes a security chief
The shipping giant tapped Andy Powell a year after it was hit by NotPetya. In the 18 months since, Powell increased its security organization from 28 people to about 150.
By Samantha Ann Schwartz • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow to prevent cargo rolling when contracts lack teeth
Solutions involve time-consuming contract negotiations, more accurate forecasting, or higher costs to guarantee shipment.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 21, 2019 -
ColumnThe last 50 feet: Challenges of delivering the big stuff
Supply chains executing last-mile deliveries of appliances and furniture must put customer service at the forefront.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Søren Toft, former Maersk COO, will take the helm at MSC
With Toft at the helm, MSC could further advance its business and give Maersk a real run for its money.
By Shefali Kapadia , Emma Cosgrove • UPDATED: Nov. 20, 2019 at 12:46 p.m. -
Deep DiveOcean freight ushers in a new era with instant quotes
Instant online quoting is becoming "table stakes" and freight forwarders must digitize to keep up with the status quo.
By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Maersk: 2020 pickup in ocean shipping volume looking less likely
In addition to container volumes, supply chain services revenue has been negatively affected by trade uncertainty and what the carrier called a "lower peak season among top U.S. retailers sourcing from China."
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 15, 2019 -
Walmart Canada launches blockchain solution to track deliveries
The platform will also enable real-time invoicing, payments and settlement while integrating with participating company's legacy systems.
By Roberto Torres • Nov. 14, 2019
