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Freight Loading Gets Faster, Sam’s Club Expands, Hydrogen-Powered Trucks Advance, and Amazon Cuts More Costs
Trucking company ArcBest Corp. has launched a new freight management that allows warehouse workers to load and unload truck trailers significantly faster. The electronics industry has formed an advisory council to address supply chain issues. Sam's Club plans to build...
Canada Sees Exceptional Rail Rates, UPS expands RFID Initiative, and Mercedes Brings Electric Delivery Trucks to Canada.
According to a report, Canada's average rail freight rate is 11% lower than that of the US. UPS will expand its smart package initiative this year after successful testing. Mercedes-Benz Vans is set to launch a new electric Sprinter cargo van in Canada. Instacart is...
FedEx Announces Layoffs, UPS Prepares For Low Global Delivery Volumes, and Amazon Readjusts Focus After Unprofitable 2022
Montreal logistics jobs saw a sizable increase in recent years, but now the rest of the industry faces massive layoffs. FedEx announced layoffs for officers, directors, and SameDay City workers. Amazon has reported an unprofitable 2022 and is looking to adjust its...
3PL Sales Increase, Customs Clearance Time To Reduce, Logistics Rent Prices Set To Rise, Trains to Get Web Mapping App
3PLs saw an increase in sales during 2022 despite ongoing disruptions. BoxC has announced a data-sharing initiative to allow e-commerce merchants to ship and receive the same clearance rate as bulk shipping at the border. Prologis reported that demand for space...
The Impact of Technology in Logistics – 2023 Edition
2023 is set to be a huge year for technology in logistics and supply chain management. Thanks to advances in the secure cloud, robotics and artificial intelligence, technologies, businesses are in for an exciting array of options to manage operations more efficiently...
The Port of Montreal is “Doing Fine”, B.C. Introduces A Cap on Delivery Fees, and 3PL Gains Traction in Last Mile Delivery
The Port of Montreal has released its preliminary report for 2022, and the unaudited results look positive. British Columbia rang in the new year with a delivery fee cap for restaurant owners. A new report from Armstrong & Associates Inc. suggests that the...
Air Cargo Rates Drop, FedEx Introduces New Service, US Legislation Targets Supply Chain Issues
Air cargo rates have dropped for the ninth consecutive month. FedEx is prepared to launch a new initiative in 2023 to help save money on return shipping. Blockchain challenges are forcing companies to shut down initiatives. The USA is attempting legislation to require...
Amazon Introduces Supply Chain Solutions, The US Avoids Rail Strike and Merchants Face Pricey Challenges
Amazon web services believe they have figured out how to solve major roadblocks in the logistics industry. After pressure from President Biden, the Senate has passed new legislation to avoid a rail strike. The US trade deficit has made a big leap while on the other...
Canada Proposes Railway Investments While America Prepares For Possible Rail Strike
The Minister of Transportation for Canada has proposed legislation to modernize Canada’s railways, Amazon has manufactured a new delivery drone, with the possibility of a rail strike the A.C.C estimates a possible $160 billion impact, DHLink is teaming up with...
Shipping Demand Dwindles Causing Problems For Air Cargo, Truckers, Retailers, & Shipping Operators
Air cargo volumes are decreasing and shipping prices are increasing. The demand for freight shipping and truckers is surprisingly dwindling before Christmas. Retailers are trying to reduce high fulfilment costs and increase profits. Maersk makes a shift in business...
Holiday Logistics Retail Forecast, Hurricane Ian & the Global 3PL Market Report
Hurricane Ian has delayed southeastern supply chains by 4-8 weeks, while the holiday season is facing inventory imbalances and inflation. The Global 3PL Market is expected to reach 1924.31 Billion USD by 2028. TikTok seems to be planning a risky move to in-house...
A stable week paves the way for lower rates
A worrisome trend to start August turned a little brighter this week as truckload volumes experienced a slight bounce. August has traditionally brought stronger volume levels than July as back-to-school season is in full swing and the doldrums of summer wrap up. This...
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