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Contract Logistics

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10 May
Sea-to-air conversions drive up airfreight rates on Transpacific
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Tight capacity and volatility in the air cargo market leads many shippers to seek longer-term contracts with their carriers.
10 May
Schneider uses diverse range of services to give shippers more options
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
 Trucking firms that can offer a variety of services across modes are better able to cater to shippers’ needs, CEO Mark Rourke said. 
10 May
3 key strategies to build an operationally agile supply chain
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Supply chain teams need to be more resilient to adapt to constantly changing conditions.
07 May
Suez jam, recalls pile on Peloton’s supply chain costs
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Expedited shipping allowed Peloton to deliver more products and reduce its inventory backlog, but it chipped away at margins.
07 May
3 ways to approach data and analytics to change outcomes
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
 Even if business units don’t realize they need data, it can be applied to solve problems across procurement, logistics and more.
06 May
Responsible sourcing is key to rid labor abuse from PPE supply chain
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Legislation and governmental sanctions can help, but businesses must commit to ethical sourcing standards.
06 May
Maersk increases contract volumes, hikes renewal rates
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Some of the multi-year contracts are using a fixed rate for the first year before switching to an index-linked in later years, the CEO said.
06 May
Walgreens rolls out 2-hour delivery nationwide
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
The pharmacy chain, which already partners with several third-party firms for delivery, expands e-commerce options in a push to reach more online shoppers. 
05 May
CH Robinson reprices contracts, hikes rates as truck-capacity remains tight
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Brokerage businesses are thriving in an environment where capacity is limited and they can play matchmaker between cargo owners and multiple carriers. 
04 May
Supply chains play inventory catch-up against a growing backlog of orders
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Clorox grew inventory 50% and 3M’s grew 6% in a race to meet elevated demand.