Coronavirus
Stay tuned on this page for all news related to COVID-19 and its impact on the freight markets.
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Planning Ahead: How Shippers Can Prep for Post-Coronavirus
In the midst of a black swan event, it is difficult for shippers to see beyond the fog and plan for what to do when…
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Equipment
Cummins repurposing engine filtration material to make N95 masks
Cummins could provide feedstock to make several million N95 masks a month by leveraging the same nano-material it uses to stop the fouling of diesel…
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Air Cargo
Alaska Airlines answers call to action for face masks (with video)
Alaska Airlines is supporting the 100 Million Mask Challenge with its freighter capacity.
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Air Cargo
Commentary: Why airlines are giving freight the window seats
Passenger aircraft are being used to fly essential cargo between continents. Learn more about what the airlines are doing to survive and to assist key…
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American Shipper
Container lines scramble to avert ‘life-threatening’ COVID-19 losses
Carriers slash even more ocean services in bid to prop up rates as demand crumbles.
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Air Cargo
Trump encourages imports for coronavirus relief, while stopping US exports
The Trump administration is working to accelerate deliveries of medical supplies from overseas to address shortages at healthcare facilities around the U.S., but doesn’t want…
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Driver issues
Am I exempt from the regulations? That, and other COVID-19 questions answered
In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes…
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Inside SONAR
This week in SONAR: API Rates and COVID-19 Monitoring
FreightWaves SONAR has new features to help subscribers gain more insight and clarity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News
Today’s Pickup: COVID-19 delivering lasting change to logistics
COVID-19 is driving change in industry that highlights a new way businesses may operate going forward. Plus, air cargo companies accused of jacking rates, warehouse…
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