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24 Aug
DHL to hire 7K associates, increase automation in prep for peak
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The carrier expects this to be one of the “most unpredictable fourth quarter ever” as the pandemic increases uncertainty for many of its customers. 
24 Aug
Postmaster General DeJoy says USPS will have ‘redundant resources’ by Oct. 1
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DeJoy testified before a Senate committee Friday amid criticisms regarding operational changes that could slow down parcel and mail service.
21 Aug
ATA accuses ocean carriers, pool operators of ‘sweetheart deal’ and limiting chassis choice
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The complaint filed with the Federal Maritime Commission claims ocean carriers get chassis at a cheaper rate than trucking companies, resulting in overcharges totaling “as...
21 Aug
UPS to raise China-US parcel surcharges 30% starting Aug. 30
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China/Hong Kong airfreight rates are nowhere near their peak in May, but they have been slowly gaining altitude since early July with some hint of moderation in August.
20 Aug
Stocked out: Why cleaning product supply chains struggle to meet demand
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The disinfectant and cleaning product supply chain relies on a just-in-time approach, making it difficult to radically move the output meter in a short timeframe.
20 Aug
Maersk bullish on remainder of 2020 after increasing rates 4.5% in Q2
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The carrier reinstated guidance, but with a familiar caveat: The market is still more unpredictable than it was pre-pandemic.
19 Aug
What’s at stake for supply chains if postal service slows down?
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Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says his intention is not to slow down the mail. But postal workers, shippers and small parcel experts contend that’s exactly what his polic...
19 Aug
Target cuts digital fulfillment cost per order, even as same-day services grow 273%
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The growth and maturation of same-day services, along with updates to the e-commerce order fulfillment process, led to increased efficiency, according to COO John Mulligan.
19 Aug
UPS’ intentional approach to tight capacity will mean higher rates for shippers: UBS
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In some cases, carriers are reopening contracts with shippers to raise their rates as B2C volume swells.
18 Aug
Reopening draws down inventory, but volatility expected for remainder of year
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The total business inventories-to-sales ratio echoes trends seen throughout the pandemic: Apparel retailers are struggling to bring customers in while grocers are having a diffi...