Eric Kulisch

Eric is the Parcel and Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves. An award-winning business journalist with extensive experience covering the logistics sector, Eric spent nearly two years as the Washington, D.C., correspondent for Automotive News, where he focused on regulatory and policy issues surrounding autonomous vehicles, mobility, fuel economy and safety. He has won two regional Gold Medals and a Silver Medal from the American Society of Business Publication Editors for government and trade coverage, and news analysis. He was voted best for feature writing and commentary in the Trade/Newsletter category by the D.C. Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. He was runner up for News Journalist and Supply Chain Journalist of the Year in the Seahorse Freight Association's 2024 journalism award competition. In December 2022, Eric was voted runner up for Air Cargo Journalist. He won the group's Environmental Journalist of the Year award in 2014 and was the 2013 Supply Chain Journalist of the Year. As associate editor at American Shipper Magazine for more than a decade, he wrote about trade, freight transportation and supply chains. He has appeared on Marketplace, ABC News and National Public Radio to talk about logistics issues in the news. Eric is based in Vancouver, Washington. He can be reached for comments and tips at ekulisch@freightwaves.com
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26 October
Eric Kulisch

U.S. Postal Service prepared for peak season surge

The U.S. Postal Service says it has the proper staffing levels and systems in place to keep packages moving for the holidays.

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Eric Kulisch

Japan Airlines hires B747 cargo carriers to meet high-tech demand

Japan Airlines is adding more dedicated, long-haul cargo capacity by outsourcing flying to airlines with large freighter aircraft.

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Eric Kulisch

AI air freight drives Kuehne+Nagel profit increase

Logistics behemoth Kuehne+Nagel reported strong results in the third quarter, powered by hyperscaler demand for air cargo and productivity gains.

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Eric Kulisch

Australia Post CEO to retire as financial challenges continue

CEO Paul Graham has spent five years working to reform Australia Post, but is leaving the job soon to someone else to complete.

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23 October
Eric Kulisch

Airbus sees 46% freighter increase by 2045 amid stable air cargo growth

The Airbus 20-year outlook for freighter demand is little changed from last year, showing a global fleet nearly 50% larger than today.

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22 October
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UPS automates 4 additional facilities ahead of peak shipping season

UPS has completed several facility upgrades, increasing their capacity and productivity heading into peak shipping season.

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21 October
Eric Kulisch

Stord acquires e-commerce competitor AMS Fulfillment in large deal

Retail fulfillment provider Stord has acquired AMS fulfillment, a large competitor.

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20 October
Eric Kulisch

Australia Post expands freighter fleet ahead of holiday e-commerce rush

Qantas Freight and Australia Post are big proponents of the Airbus A321 converted freighter, which hasn’t gained widespread popularity.

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19 October
Eric Kulisch

Air Canada adds freighter destinations for winter season

Air Canada is expanding its freighter network to Europe and Latin America for the winter.

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Eric Kulisch

Ceva Logistics puts Paack in charge of last-mile parcel delivery

Recently acquired Paack will be the last-mile delivery brand under Ceva Logistics, which also owns courier Colis Privé.

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Eric Kulisch

Amerijet to repair aging 767 freighter aircraft damaged in hard landing

Amerijet says it will repair the buckled skin on a Boeing 767 freighter aircraft despite its age.

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16 October
Eric Kulisch

Larger UPS air hub in Philippines boosts Asia service levels

UPS has opened a larger air cargo and package terminal in the Philippines to better connect Asia with its global network.

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Eric Kulisch

DHL earmarks $450M for Eastern Europe logistics expansion

DHL Group plans to make big logistics investments in Central and Eastern Europe.

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15 October
Eric Kulisch

FedEx digitizes booking process for European cold-chain pharma shipments

A new FedEx system for booking temperature-controlled shipments is making life easier for pharmaceutical customers in Europe.

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14 October
Eric Kulisch

Is UPS parcel pivot a strategic winner or a ‘Trojan horse’?

UPS is focusing on premium service over parcel volume with a potential Teamsters union strike on the horizon.

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Eric Kulisch

Parcel shipping costs approach record high as extra charges stack up

FedEx and UPS have turned surcharges into a profit center rather than a pass-through mechanism for unforeseen costs.

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09 October
Eric Kulisch

Walmart activates automated e-commerce logistics center in California

Walmart is heavily investing in next-generation, automated fulfillment centers.

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08 October
Eric Kulisch

AI gold rush transforms trans-Pacific trade and logistics

The data center boom has become a lucrative market for logistics companies, especially in the Asia-Pacific and United States.

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