Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.
Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take “at least a week in ideal conditions.”
Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States.
A railroad from Mexico’s Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.
Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.
Partners called on to help ensure the supply chain remains fluid.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is optimistic for a Phase 4 COVID relief bill signed by the end of the year.
The one-two punch of the Pfizer vaccine and Joe Biden’s victory will affect container and tanker shipping in multiple ways.
Delta took pains to remove seats from a large jet so it could carry more cargo — and eight weeks later permanently parked the airplane.
South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.
Air Canada revenues came in below expectations, but the company was able to cut costs to beat earnings expectations.
Garner Transportation Group president and CEO is the second woman to chair the American Trucking Associations.
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Amazon has ambitions to expand its air network internationally, and now has its own airport sort center in Europe.
1966: Seventy thousand American gallons of frozen concentrated orange juice were imported into the United Kingdom from Florida in 1965. This quantity represents nearly two million cans, retailing at about 32 cents for 6 fluid ounces, appreciably higher in fact than the American price.
A “China+1” or “China+2” strategy makes sense for many reasons, but how much can companies afford to distance themselves from China’s manufacturing prowess?
The trans-Pacific capacity crunch continues. Container volume that’s either inbound to Los Angeles or stuck at anchorage is surging.
Wholesale by Vels sees newly formed Amsterdam-based air cargo consolidation service for freight forwarders taking off during coronavirus pandemic.
Delta is responding to customer willingness to pay good rates for airfreight by adding more cargo-only flights.
The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.
