China
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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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Air Cargo
Qatar Airways throws passenger planes into China cargo schedule
Most airlines using passenger planes for cargo-only operations are doing so on a charter basis. Qatar Airways will operate scheduled rotations to and from China.
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COVID-19 confirmed on Gjertrud Maersk
Crew members evacuated from container ship, tested for coronavirus and hospitalized in China.
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Today’s Pickup: Amazon, Instacart workers walk off the job over COVID-19 concerns
Workers at an Amazon warehouse are protesting conditions while Instacart workers are walking off the job amid coronavirus concerns. Plus, truck drivers are scared, but…
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Air Cargo
2020 air cargo volume may drop 20%, IATA says
The February downturn in air cargo volumes presages even worse performance in the coming months, according to analysts.
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‘Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise’ — Port of LA open
Executive Director Gene Seroka said the coronavirus has not impacted landside operations.
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Today’s Pickup: Amazon insourcing hurting DHL globally
Deutsche Post World has lowered its guidance for the year and cited Amazon’s continuing insourcing of logistics as a major reason. Plus, Goldman Sachs is…
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Chart of the Week
Chinese import and rail volumes and show first signs of recovery
Import volumes are showing the first signs of recovery since the initial decline in early February.
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Trade groups unite to fight forced labor in China supply chains
“As an industry representing brands and retailers, we do not tolerate forced labor in our supply chains,” said five large U.S. apparel and footwear associations.
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Ounce of prevention may avoid pounds of COVID-19 pain in supply chains
Preparedness is essential when it comes to the coronavirus or other supply chain disruptions, experts say
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