In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers learn they can expect to pay much more this holiday. Plus, hair testing for drugs is closer to reality, and a new partnership aims to put 1,000 autonomous vehicles on the road.
FedEx and UPS prepare to slam their largest customers with big-time peak-season surcharges.
LTL and parcel networks slowly restore service with the hurricane way to the north.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Carrier Summit began on Wednesday; a new upstart wants to dig deeper into supply chains; and FedEx sets peak season shipping charges.
FedEx imposes peak season surcharges and takes different tack than UPS.
DeJoy affirms plenty of capacity for handling presidential election mail-in ballots.
FedEx Freight is expanding its freight distribution operation in Laredo, Texas, near the US-Mexico border.
UPS pilots are seeking protections from aggressive health safety measures in Hong Kong but aren’t going as far as their counterparts at FedEx.
UPS’ quarterly results are much better than analysts anticipated.
FedEx pilots say they face risks to their safety, well-being and mental health in Hong Kong, where they must submit to aggressive quarantine procedures.
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FedEx Custom Critical CEO Ramona Hood discusses how she and her team redoubled their efforts on inclusion and diversity after protests swept the U.S. following the killing of George Floyd.
FedEx Corp. had significant positives in its fourth-quarter earnings report released Tuesday, including much-better-than-expected earnings before interest and taxes.
FedEx Corp. posted a $334 million net loss for Q4 on Tuesday, but shares spiked on strong non-GAAP results.
“Freedom of the Skies” is tempered by landing slots at airports, which are controlled by the governments the airports are in. In the high-stakes world of air cargo, landing slots are very valuable. Learn more in Darren Prokop’s commentary.
Roundup comprises elections and selections by Atlas Air, Elemica, Georgia Ports Authority, Hapag-Lloyd, NCBFAA and VeriShip.
FedEx will see $370 million in noncash charges stemming from valuation declines in previously acquired operating units.
The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.
Companies and governments should be prepared to work together as blockchain becomes a more prevalent part of both entities’ operations.
Amazon Air has gone from start-up to mid-size cargo airline in four years. By mid-decade, it is expected to be in air cargo’s major leagues.
