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Global Shipping Turmoil Expected to Calm Down by Mid-Year

Trade disruptions that have sent freight rates soaring and overwhelmed major ports may start to ease after the first quarter, Maersk said — disappointing investors but signaling eventual relief for cargo shippers.

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Emerging From the Pandemic: Where Do We Go From Here?

For global supply chains, there’s no going back. To borrow a tagline from any number of movie sequels, 2020 was The Year That Everything Changed.

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U.S. Dockworkers May Get Better Vaccine Access, Easing Port Risk

Dockworkers at the busiest U.S. gateway for trade with Asia may soon have better access to coronavirus vaccines, as officials on the West Coast battle congestion blamed on shortages of labor and equipment needed to handle a record influx of cargo.

A truck stops at the Port of Long Beach. Photo: Bloomberg.

DB Schenker to Open New Facility in Ireland

DB Schenker, a global logistics service provider, has recently announced the launch of a new logistics center in Shannon, Ireland.

Freight-Cost Pain Intensifies as Pandemic Rocks Ocean Shipping

Soaring freight rates and delivery delays have sparked a global backlash by companies frustrated about the destructive mix of deteriorating service and higher ocean shipping costs.

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Transfix Launches Fleet Planner 2.0, Offers Direct Booking and Automated Communications Capabilities

Transfix, a transportation solutions provider, has announced enhancements to Fleet Planner, its free, online tool that grants small and mid-sized carriers access to a centralized platform for managing fleets, streamlining operations and scaling their businesses.

New Class of Online Grocery Shoppers Brings Fresh Industry Demands

Food retailers are in a prime position to capitalize on Covid-related changes in purchasing behavior, and these three digital strategies will help retain customer loyalty in the long term.

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UPS’s E-Commerce Bonanza Amps Up Dependence on Amazon

UPS used a pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping to post record sales last year. The surge also increased the courier’s dependence on its biggest customer: Amazon.com.

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How Automation Can Curb the Cost of E-Commerce Returns

Along with the rise of e-commerce comes more returns and greater logistics challenges.

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Five Shipping Challenges That Put Vaccine Delivery at Risk

The pandemic has exposed a flaw in the delivery industry that existed long before the hampered vaccine rollout: an inability to scale fleets quickly and affordably during demand surges.

Vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine sit in a freezer. Photo: Bloomberg.

Rogue Captain’s Mid-Ocean Detour Tips Investors to Crisis at Sea

In one of the most hidden horrors of the pandemic, cargo ships turned almost overnight from engines of global commerce into floating prisons.

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California Outlines Strategy for Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035

The strategy is meant to help stakeholders move with the scale and speed required to reach the state’s targets.

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