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Air Cargo
Coronavirus upends airfreight market, puts premium on charter rates
The coronavirus has created a weird market dynamic for airfreight in China. There is very little demand for scheduled flights to move manufactured goods, but…
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Air Cargo
China traders urged to prepare for airfreight capacity crunch
Importers and exporters can expect shipping delays and skyrocketing transportation budgets associated with the logistics challenges in China associated with the coronavirus in China. But…
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Air Cargo
Boeing, key supplier agree on slow restart to 737 MAX production
Boeing’s 737 MAX production won’t come rushing back as soon as regulators lift the aircraft's flight ban. Slow and steady is the plan.
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DB Schenker cuts logistics jobs tied to Boeing 737 MAX
DB Schenker, the freight transportation and contract logistics arm of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn AG, is the latest company to feel the downstream effects…
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American Shipper
Forwarders make huge leap in online freight procurement sales
But an undercover survey finds that traditional forwarders face increased pressure from container lines and digital forwarders.
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Air Cargo
Living with uncertainty
DB Schenker’s head of Americas says uncertainty arising from events such as the U.S.-China tariff war means shippers will increasingly need to source from multiple…
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Container
Port Report: DB Schenker adding online freight quotes
Germany’s DB Schenker is joining the ranks of logistics companies that aim to bring cargo booking online. One of the top five freight forwarders in…
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Technology
Self-driving startup Einride deploys cab-less electric truck in Sweden
Einride has introduced a Level 4 autonomous electric truck that will transport cargo between a warehouse and a terminal in DB Schenker's facility.
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News
UPS goes against tradition – outsider named to run its fastest-growing unit
Gilbert becomes first president of fast-growing unit.
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Air Cargo
Today’s Pickup: Midwest storms lead to seven known road fatalities, including one truck driver
Dry van rates hit air-pocket last month and lose altitude; but other indicators of freight economy still looking up.
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