AI throwing wrench into arbitrage machine for forwarding labor
Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination.
Forwarding costs are being upended by AI-enabled automation, forcing companies to decide what coordination and administrative work needs to be done at origin versus destination.
With demand on the corridor continuing to outstrip available capacity constrained by the Middle East war, any resumption of hostilities would keep upwards pressure on rates.
Strong demand for roll-on/roll-off cargoes is expected to continue through 2026 as China enjoys “exceptional” export growth.
Dana McNabb, who joined the Cheerios maker in 1999, will lead global operating functions, including the company’s supply chain.
Xeneta attributed the spike to supply issues, not jet fuel volatility, despite carriers implementing surcharges.
The offering, which leverages smaller fulfillment locations near customers, aims to reach tens of millions of people by the end of 2026.
Even before the war-driven spike in gasoline prices, the US automotive industry was expecting lower vehicle sales due to import tariffs and higher borrowing costs for vehicle buyers.
The Commerce Department will consider adjusting the current 50% tariff to 25% for companies committing to making the metals in the U.S.
The issue of carrier terminal control is front and center with the coming sale of Maher given that carriers overall have become aggressive acquirers and developers of terminal capacity globally, including on the US East Coast. he issue of carrier terminal control is front and center with the coming sale of Maher given that carriers…
The 15,900-TEU container ships will be delivered between November 2028 and September 2030 and reflect the continuing dominance of LNG as the new generation fuel of choice for vessel operators ordering new ships.