Diverging demand for e-commerce drives muted start to air cargo peak season
After 27 consecutive months of plus-40% year over year growth, China’s total cross-border e-commerce sales were flat in October, according to Xeneta.
After 27 consecutive months of plus-40% year over year growth, China’s total cross-border e-commerce sales were flat in October, according to Xeneta.
A former DOT deputy assistant secretary in the Biden administration says tradable, guaranteed slot reservations would create a scenario enabling greater efficiencies for both shippers and carriers.
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
Technology upgrades in fulfillment centers and more rigorous inventory management have the company feeling strong amid the year-end retail rush.
Venkatesh Alagirisamy will now also oversee the technology division as the sneaker giant’s chief operating officer, a newly established position.
Shoppers don’t always expect perfection, but they do expect options.
The Vancouver-Fraser Port Authority’s scheduling system is aimed at helping marine terminals better prepare labor and equipment planning to mitigate import surges.
The import gateways have faced ongoing congestion this year amid strong demand on the Asia-Europe trade and limited buffer capacity at ports will be quickly overwhelmed.
High-value megaproject activity in the US is propping up heavy-lift cargo volumes, while also generating breakbulk shipments.
Manufacturers must guard against production disruptions resulting from other potential international dustups, says Moody’s Supply Chain Director Sapna Amlani.