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Dollar General appoints an executive to lead the strategy for its distribution centers.
In November, Dollar General appointed Kevin Pinchon as senior vice president of distribution and Tom Hutchins as senior vice president of technology. Pinchon, who previously worked at HD Supply, is re
Read MoreLooking for a minimal strategy? Here are four questions that every shipper should consider.
The de minimis exception is a valuable tool for e-commerce retailers aiming to reduce costs by allowing duty-free shipments up to $800 per person per day. It is particularly effective for companies sh
Read MoreKey procurement insights for 2024
As 2024 concludes, procurement teams are reassessing their strategies amid supply chain challenges. Companies are exploring different sourcing approaches, such as forming strategic alliances or restru
Read MoreOnTrac and GLS US have announced forthcoming increases in their rates.
Parcel carriers OnTrac and GLS US have announced shipping rate increases, with OnTrac raising rates by an average of 5.7% starting January 1, 2025, slightly lower than FedEx and UPS's 5.9% hikes. OnTr
Read MoreFedEx and UPS's fee increases in 2025 will significantly impact shippers of large packages.
Heavy package shippers are facing challenges as FedEx and UPS prepare to raise rates and surcharges for bulky deliveries, impacting sectors like furniture and sports equipment. Both companies justify
Read MoreDelta Cargo and cargo.one have established a long-term partnership.
Delta Cargo has formed a long-term partnership with cargo.one, a digital air freight procurement platform, to enhance its services and expand its presence among freight forwarders. This collaboration
Read MoreHellmann has named Martin Habisreitinger as Chief Operating Officer of Airfreight.
Hellmann has appointed Martin Habisreitinger as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Airfreight, effective February 1, 2025, succeeding Jan Kleine-Lasthues, who is leaving after 13 years to join ECU World
Read MoreJettainer has named Stefanie Pauly as the Chief Information and Technology Officer.
Jettainer has appointed Stefanie Pauly as Chief Information and Technology Officer to enhance its focus on innovation and digitalization. With over ten years of experience in IT project management and
Read MoreThe Donkey Sanctuary collaborates with Emirates.
The Donkey Sanctuary has partnered with Emirates to raise awareness about the dangers of transporting donkey skins via air cargo, highlighting the link between this trade and organized crime. Each yea
Read MoreWiseTech Global is set to purchase BSM Global, a company located in Australia.
WiseTech Global has announced its acquisition of BSM Global, a provider of global trade management systems based in Australia. Founded in 2003, BSM offers solutions that streamline international trade
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