A former NTSB executive tells FreightWaves that “perishable information” critical to freight accident investigations is at risk of disappearing.
Another competitive threat to the incumbents?
Ten markets to be added by mid-year, companies say.
Shipping trends of 2019 are requiring established freight carriers to evolve their operational models. UPS is developing more super-hubs to facilitate growth through handling more high margin shipments.
Gilbert becomes first president of fast-growing unit.
FedEx started with Flying Cargo in 1990.
State, local officials have harsh words for FedEx Ground. Unit fires back.
Saturday pick-ups to be processed the same day; arrivals come a day earlier
January’s World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper identified 16 factories that are leading the world economy in manufacturing technology. The United States has only one of these “lighthouse” facilities – Fast Radius’s Chicago factory, located in the city’s West Loop.
Will Amazon take more boxes at the expense of FedEx, UPS, USPS?
Results aided by strong collaboration with shippers.
In partnership with Slync… improving on-time rates and a continually evolving reverse logistics season have increased the pressure on supply chain partners to manage exceptions collaboratively and proactively.
Prime offerings gained serious traction over holidays.
Amazon Air presents a new challenge to legacy air freight carriers by announcing a new hub at Fort Worth Alliance airport.
Are FedEx Express’ international issues macro-driven or company-specific?
Will the mailbox monopoly be loosened to let the big boys in?
Amazon’s project, expected to be completed in late 2019, is significant in that it will be Amazon’s first regional air facility, and will be the first the company will build from scratch. It may also take on added significance because of the vast logistics ecosystem of which the airport is a part.
USPS should avoid the heavy stuff like this, consultant says.
Company waits unusually long time to announce 2019 rate hikes, gives shippers short time to comply.
German logistics giant still has small share of U.S. package distribution, but hopes new centers will change that.
