Transportation & Distribution

Maritime Analysts: Less Pain, Not Much Gain For Dry Bulk

January 23, 2017

The dry bulk market's strong end to 2016 is unlikely to last long into 2017, according to the latest research from Maritime Strategies International. In its latest quarterly dry bulk market report, MSI predicts a depressed year for rates in 2017, a year marked by multiple risks to recovery.

DHL E-Commerce Opens Australia Fulfillment Center

January 23, 2017

Air Cargo World

DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched a fulfillment center in Sydney to meet Australian domestic demand for overseas goods ordered by online shoppers, the company says.

Managing Your Freight Spend In The Age Of Big Data

January 20, 2017

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Without effective freight-cost management, you're leaving millions of dollars a year on the table.

Tompkins Launches E-Commerce Fulfillment Alliance

January 19, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

Tompkins International, a supply chain and fulfillment consultant, is launching the MonarchFx Alliance, a consortium of technology and service providers designed for faster, more efficient e-commerce fulfillment across sectors, Tompkins says.

Fedex, Walgreens Hope To Thwart 'Porch Pirates' With 8,000 More Secure Locations

January 19, 2017

Air Cargo World

As concerns rise over express package thefts, FedEx and Walgreens pharmacies have inked a long-term deal to install 8,000 secure pickup/dropoff locations in pharmacies across the United States.

China, Vietnam Pledge South China Sea Peace

January 19, 2017

Maritime Executive

China and Vietnam have issued a joint statement pledging to manage their maritime differences and safeguard peace in the South China Sea.

U.S. Postal Service Halting Retail Sales At Staples Stores

January 17, 2017

The Washington Post

When the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Staples birthed a retail partnership in 2013, USPS said "it's time to celebrate." But now, that program has been sentenced to death and it is postal labor leaders who are rejoicing. They cheer the demise of a program that had been the target of a vigorous campaign by postal unions that don't want the post office privatized.

SM Group Launches Container Line At Former Hanjin Shipping Office

January 17, 2017

Maritime Executive

Korean construction firm SM Group has launched a new container carrier, SM Line, based on the carrier business of Hanjin Shipping.

Air Cargo Flies High As E.U. Airports Post Bumper Numbers

January 17, 2017

Air Cargo World

Starting with the latest numbers from IATA, which wrap up the reporting on November's performance, the upward trend in air cargo has been confirmed once again. Global airfreight markets registered high demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), that rose by 6.8 percent in November 2016, compared to the same month in the previous year.

American Airlines Cargo To Begin Daily Widebody Service

January 16, 2017

American Airlines Cargo

Starting April 4, 2017, American Airlines will begin daily, nonstop widebody service between San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín Airport (SJU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), home of American Airlines Cargo's 25,000-square-foot pharmaceutical facility, the airline announced. The daily Airbus A330-200 widebody route will be in addition to the current two daily narrow-body flights.

Transportation & Distribution

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