Supply chain disruption
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Container
Freight transportation stakeholders grapple with big uncertainties
Geopolitical tides, e-commerce and technology are today’s “disruptors” in freight transportation, say panelists at Transportation Research Board convention.
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Logistics
Commentary: Modernizing Africa’s logistics capacity, one startup at a time
Brian Aoaeh writes about the challenges and opportunities of logistics in Africa - and what will likely occur in the next few years.
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Equipment
Sliding sales prompt restructuring at Daimler Trucks
Daimler Trucks is executing structural changes around the world because of sliding sales.
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Supply Chains
Commentary: What’s ahead for climate change and industrial supply chains
Brian Aoaeh writes about the convergence of climate change activitism and the need to modify supply chains going forward.
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American Shipper
Why leaving China for tariff-free shores is no easy task
A trade war truce is not stopping multinationals from exploring alternative sourcing options to China, but moving supply chains is difficult, says expert.
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Today's Pickup
Today’s Pickup: Isuzu Motors to acquire Volvo’s UD Trucks for $2.3 billion
Isuzu buys Volvo's UD Trucks; U.S. industrial production climbs in November; DHL increases parcel delivery price in Germany.
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American Shipper
No-deal Brexit chaos still on the table despite emphatic Johnson win
The U.K. is now almost certain to leave the European Union on Jan. 31. However, a no-deal Brexit remains a possibility.
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Air Cargo
Is airfreight killing time?
“Undercover boss” believes average international airfreight shipment times should be at least a day faster. Experts agree the sector can up its game.
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American Shipper
Brexit explained: What US shippers need to know
Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
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Supply Chains
Commentary: Observations made on the future of supply chains from #FWLIVE Chicago
Brian Aoaeh offers observations about the future of supply chains following his attendance at the recent FreightWaves LIVE event .
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