Carriers are rejecting loads at a pace not seen in years, with little to no post-Thanksgiving reprieve. Is this yet another sign that capacity is finally reaching a tipping point?
Import demand continues to weaken, and while it is not a purely positive sign for transportation markets, it is not the most dire either.
Are declining import bookings a response to erratic trade policy, or are there broader economic signals to be gleaned?
Air cargo demand has picked up after a long slide, but the busy season leading up to the holidays has been disappointing by historical standards.
Route-planning platform Circuit surveyed delivery drivers about their biggest pet peeves around the holidays.
Whether drivers are hauling lumber or this season’s most popular tech gadget, a transportation company must have a thorough and proactive approach to theft prevention to keep customer cargo and company assets safe.
Each year since the onset of the pandemic, peak season has looked a little different. What should retailers expect this year?
Uber gets in holiday spirit
Holiday retail sales to climb 6% to 8%, NRF says
Uber just rolled out several features ahead of the holidays, including a new Holiday Shop and an upgrade to Uber Connect.
Amazon has completed 5 million deliveries with Rivian’s custom electric delivery vans since the program launched in July.
About half of the positions will be added in the U.K., with 4,000 in the U.S
USPS Holiday preparations
Peak season is becoming more of a black box every year, and the U.S. Postal Service is buckling up.
Data indicates delivery companies may have been overstaffed for the peak shipping season, leading to fewer delays and a successful season.
Logistics companies like C.H. Robinson are deploying employee to open certain containers and sort out time-sensitive items
Holiday shipping deadlines you need to know!
With all of the fuss around holiday sales, not much attention is being paid to holiday returns, which could cause an even bigger headache for retailers.
Consider the cost of hiring new people, and the value of not just throwing bodies at the problem. Plus, new cross-border regulations and a brief Hanukkah history.
As Christmas grows closer, these are the dates you should know while contemplating when to ship your gifts.
