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27 Aug
Direct-to-consumer sales could be the next big thing in the US retail market
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
The rise in online shopping is pushing brands to try the direct-to-consumer strategy.
26 Aug
Spot rates jump, ports close as supply chains brace for Category 4 Hurricane Laura
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
Experts anticipate disruptions could last for days, due to high-speed winds and flooding in agricultural and energy supply chain hubs.
26 Aug
Regulators warn Class I railroads on service issues, ‘excessively late’ trains
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
The railroads have renewed their commitment to precision scheduled railroading principles as volumes remain low compared to 2019.
26 Aug
Drewry: Ocean reefer cargo expected to grow nearly 4% annually until 2024
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While people are willing to cut back on items that travel in dry containers, such as apparel or electronics, the food traveling in reefers remains a priority.
25 Aug
Warehousing, manufacturing employment below pre-pandemic levels as peak nears
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Employment in manufacturing dipped 10% year over year in April and 5% in warehousing during the same period.
25 Aug
Hurricane Laura expected to disrupt Gulf Coast supply chains beginning Wednesday
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The Port of Houston, which handles 70% of the container cargo making land in the Gulf of Mexico, will close Wednesday and possibly Thursday.
25 Aug
CH Robinson integrates 19 TMSs into freight pricing, procurement
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The integration lets shippers pull real-time rates into their existing systems without introducing a new tool.
25 Aug
What behavioral psychologists know that you should too
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Making an effort to show employees how truly valuable they are is critical to your company’s success.
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
Category: Air Freight, Contract Logistics, ...
DeJoy testified before a Senate committee Friday amid criticisms regarding operational changes that could slow down parcel and mail service.