UPS shrinks lag time between fuel surcharges
New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence.
New one-week lag time, down from two weeks, matches FedEx’s surcharge sequence.
This week: Pilot announces details of its three-year remodeling plans; the Women Automotive Network releases diversity survey data; and Fayetteville State University honors successful supply chain interns.
The executive has entered the Republican primary for Oregon’s new 6th District.
Richard Smith continues to climb the corporate ladder as he takes over FedEx Express later this year.
Richard Smith sustituirá a Donald Colleran como presidente y CEO de FedEx Express
The U.S. Postal Service wants to grab a larger share of the parcel business, and it is rolling out programs designed to do just that.
As the world holds its breath for the people of Ukraine, conflict in the region could soon disrupt global e-commerce volumes.
The U.S. Postal Service is expanding a pilot program that will offer small businesses next-day and even same-day shipping at affordable prices.
This week: James “Big Brown” Joseph joins UPS volunteers to build a wheelchair ramp for a World War II veteran, FedEx launches its Small Business Grant contest and Ruan’s vice president of operations joins the One Warm Coat board.
This week: Russia-based Aviacon brings animals of U.S. troops and contractors from Kabul to Canada; Averitt Express raises over $1 million for St. Jude; and FedEx launches its HBCU student ambassador program.
A Postal Service reform package passed by the House on Tuesday would eliminate massive financial burdens at the agency while maintaining a unified package and mail network.
The U.S. Postal Service reported a widening net loss in the fiscal 2022 first quarter due to higher compensation and benefits costs. Transport costs rose 9% due to higher fuel expenses.
FedEx operates about 280 small, turboprop cargo aircraft. New ones starting to enter the fleet are bigger and more capable.
A compilation of the past week in social media images includes major winter storms from the Southwest to Northeast.
Nearly 80% of the U.S. commercial fleet has been deemed safe to operate around 5G antennas, but not some of the largest freighters in the FedEx and UPS fleets.
Shippers, not just passengers, will be negatively impacted by delayed flights and rerouting to alternative airports if telecom companies eventually launch service close to airports.
Data indicates delivery companies may have been overstaffed for the peak shipping season, leading to fewer delays and a successful season.
A confluence of critical events will determine if the company can deliver on its margin improvement pledge.
United opposition from four major U.S. cargo airlines has made Saudia reconsider its request for an exemption to fly freighters outside the normal regime governing air services.
No hace falta ser un experto para saber que el sector del transporte por carretera tiende a confiar demasiado en sus raíces heredadas. Después de todo, para un sector empresarial absolutamente dependiente de la velocidad y la eficiencia, seguro que ha tardado en llegar al siglo XXI. FreightWaves se ha comprometido a ser un agente […]