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Ford will help DHL electrify its last-mile fleet worldwide as it moves closer to its own sustainability goals.

UPS has raised rates on the last-mile delivery product it operates in concert with the U.S. Postal Service.

The Trade Association for Logistics Professionals said it was not the “appropriate vehicle” to engage in dialogue between FedEx Ground and its delivery contractors.

E-commerce platform Cart.com is working with FedEx to streamline the online shopping experience for merchants and consumers.

2023 GRI: UPS & FedEx General Rate Increases

The furloughs are set to begin in early December, and will be voluntary, the unit says.

La medida está pensada para adecuar las necesidades de personal a la ralentización de la demanda de LTL, según la unidad

FedEx will suspend money-back guarantees on U.S. and air export next-day air shipments for nearly three weeks.

The unit’s “space and pace” program will bypass the class-rates formula in favor of pricing based on dimensions and weight.

FedEx and UPS don’t vary from the script as they match on base rates and surcharges.

Most of the commentary from management teams is pessimistic about the macroeconomy.

This week in Borderlands: new customs requirements in Mexico complicate the trade industry; U.S. rail manufacturers accuse China and Mexico of unfair import pricing; the Port of Corpus Christi partners with Mitsubishi for an ammonia plant; and FedEx offers discounted rates to shippers in Mexico.

FedEx Ground cited weakening macro conditions in reducing its holiday demand forecast.

Major carriers are temporarily suspending service in some Florida ZIP codes as downgraded storm rages on.

Inbound container volumes into the U.S. bode poorly for future trucking volumes. Trucking is the critical node for transporting goods, handling over 70% of freight in the U.S. at a given time.

FedEx will cut 11% of trans-Pacific flights, 9% of trans-Atlantic flights and 17% of Asia-Europe capacity.

FedEx is still planning to invest $6.3 billion in its network, even as volumes and revenue slump.

FedEx says weak international demand was the issue behind its fiscal first quarter pre-announcement. But the signs point to company-specific deficiencies.

La compañía sorprende al mundo financiero y del transporte al preanunciar unos resultados débiles y retirar las directrices para todo el año

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