In the world of logistics, getting ready for peak shipping season for air and ocean freight usually means researching, understanding and following historical demand patterns. But this year, uncertainty from COVID-19 is changing everything. As one would expect, air and ocean services must adjust to higher demand during the peak shipping season. However, many sectors
Analyst Insight: The shipping and handling of lithium batteries has become a highly challenging and regulated endeavor. Given the fire risk associated with this hazardous material, heavy restrictions on transport and storage, from commercial aircraft bans to state-of-charge rules, have been imposed. As a result, organizations often struggle to cope with the impact of these requirements
Manufacturers, retailers, and 3PLs today are under significant pressure to distribute high volumes of products across significant distances quickly, forcing them to gain deeper insights into their shipping processes. Source link
FedEx Corp. founder Fred Smith, nearing the end of a legendary career, says he’s going to prove himself right one more time. Best known for disrupting the parcel delivery business by introducing overnight service, Smith is now getting disrupted himself by e-commerce and the rise of online shopping. He’s taking a pounding from Wall Street