The ground stop was lifted at 9am January 11, with the FAA declaring that operations were “resuming gradually across the United States.”

The move is the latest step in FedEx’s effort to reduce costs, improve efficiency and deal with a decline of package volume as people return to shopping at retail stores.

The new year is sure to bring new challenges for logistics providers and retailers. Here are four thoughts on what the industry can expect to see in 2023.

The company’s ultimate goal has befuddled industry experts, who have written conflicting reports about Amazon’s ambitions.

The next stage of development will see it spooled up using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, a kerosene replacement that’s set to play a key role in cutting net emissions in coming few years.

The partnership, which began in 2021, was challenged by the U.S. Justice Department seven months later. A federal judge is currently considering whether it violates antitrust laws.

Over the past two decades, Boeing and its European rival Airbus have turned to more fuel-efficient and profitable aircraft; widebody planes with two engines instead of the 747’s four.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on December 7 that he would bring in "new tough laws" to curb the impact of strikes as he criticized "unreasonable" union chiefs.

Today’s small-vehicle expedited shipping offers shippers faster delivery and increased agility, which can be a competitive advantage in today’s challenging marketplace. 

The accord could be the first new pilots contract approved at major U.S. airline since before the start of the pandemic.