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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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Assessing the Impact on Supply Sources and Addressing the Disruption
FreightWaves and Descartes are partnering for an hour-long webinar to provide clear metrics on the impact of COVID-19 on trade flows, as well as steps…
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Driver issues
Long-haul driver launches petition calling for trucker protections during pandemic
Worker petitions gain steam as driver and warehouse worker concerns about safety and financial impacts of COVID-19 intensify
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American Shipper
No COVID-19 found on CMA CGM Marco Polo
French carrier reports entire 500-vessel fleet is free of coronavirus cases.
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American Shipper
Ocean shipping services continue to deteriorate
Canceled sailings surge, schedule reliability sinks and import demand evaporates.
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Air Cargo
Airlines feel pressure to maintain minimum level of domestic service
Airlines are seen as a critical link even as passenger travel sinks to record lows and carriers downsize fleets.
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News
Industry groups urge states to cut truckers slack at travel plazas
Trucking and travel plaza trade groups urge states to cut slack to truckers delayed by overzealous social distancing so critical freight can keep moving during…
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News
Intermodal markets: coronavirus bullwhip
Asian exports are ramping as North American demand plummets, and containers are caught in the middle.
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American Shipper
SeaCube CCO: ‘Foodstuffs are still moving’
Coronavirus-caused supply chain disruption has led to port congestion but has not burned reefer market.
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: Drivers and delivery workers demand hazard pay and safety equipment
logistics workers demand hazard pay; customer traffic fell across storefronts last week; supply chains will diversify post-epidemic.
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