Monthly Archives for February 2018

Global air freight demand likely to remain strong in 2018 Driven by rising e-commerce sales, last year saw a 9.5 percent surge in global air freight tonnage for the 12 months ended Nov. 2017 — the industry’s strongest performance since the global financial crisis of 2010. EVERETT, Wash. — After a steep plunge into negative […]

Tight US truck capacity ripples to carriers The tightness in US trucking seen in a scarcity of capacity and a sharp upswing in rates in recent months is making itself felt in the ocean container space. Because of the growing likelihood of higher drayage and regional trucking rates this year, ocean carriers are hoping to […]

Container lines resist door delivery exposure The rise in US truckload rates has been dramatic. Photo credit: Shutterstock. The tightness in US trucking seen in a scarcity of capacity and a sharp upswing in rates in recent months is making itself felt in the ocean container space. Because of the growing likelihood of higher drayage […]

Documentation vital to prove same-day commitment Q: I’ll try to give you the facts as unvarnished as possible. Company A contacts a less-than-truckload (LTL) broker to transport a load from New Jersey to Cleveland, Ohio. Freight will be paid by Company A. For what it’s worth, the rate is $1,100 for next-day delivery. The consignee […]

Electronic logging device driving up US short-haul trucking costs As the electronic logging era begins, Echo Global Logistics warns shippers transit times are getting longer, costs rising in shorter trucking lanes. Photo credit: Echo Global Logistics. The electronic logging era is less than two months old, but transportation intermediary Echo Global Logistics already sees shippers […]

DP World hopes expanded containerized rail speeds India connections   Through its local rail arm, CRRS, DP World introduced a block train (above) service for exports from Ludhiana. Photo credit: DP World India DP World is ramping up its inland logistics offerings in India, as supply chain efficiency, combined with cargo visibility, is seen as […]

High flying DSV looking for takeover targets DSV has had its best financial year. Photo credit: DSV DSV is looking for new acquisitions, most likely in the air and ocean logistics space, after recording its best ever annual result as solid increases in cargo volume across all divisions drove up revenue and profit margins. Chief […]

Western Canada delays raise peak capacity questions As delays at the Port of Prince Rupert (above) show, the relevance of listed capacity fades during the August-November peak season. Photo credit: Shutterstock. The disruptions that plagued shippers moving goods through western Canadian ports during last year’s trans-Pacific peak season, and that continue to trouble those using […]

Delays raise Canada peak capacity questions The disruptions that plagued shippers moving goods through western Canadian ports during last year’s trans-Pacific peak season, and that continue to trouble those using the port of Prince Rupert, provide a warning and hint to a potential shift in Canadian rail power. The delays at Prince Rupert, and to […]

Discover the latest ways to help your people succeed at 41st annual WERC Conference Labor doesn’t just dominate warehouse fulfillment costs. It’s also been dominating the thoughts of supervisors, managers and top executives throughout our industry as it becomes increasingly difficult to attract and retain workers at every level of the supply chain. Although not […]