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DHL Supply Chain explores the use of Generative AI.
DHL Supply Chain is collaborating with Boston Consulting Group to implement two generative AI applications aimed at improving data management and analytics. These tools will enhance customer insights,
Read MoreUlta makes a significant investment in the market fulfillment center approach.
Ulta Beauty initiated a supply chain transformation in 2021, opting for a smaller footprint with a market fulfillment center (MFC) model instead of large underutilized facilities. This approach includ
Read MoreEFW has successfully delivered its 100th freighter aircraft.
Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture of ST Engineering and Airbus specializing in passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions, has successfully redelivered its 100th converted freighter, an A330P2F,
Read MoreThe peak season for air freight could be less intense.
Air freight rates increased again last month, with the Baltic Air Freight Index rising 8.1% from the previous month and 10.9% year-over-year. While significant gains were observed on major export rout
Read MoreWestJet Cargo chooses TCE to enhance the efficiency of its customs management procedures.
WestJet Cargo has partnered with Total Cargo Expertise (TCE) to improve its cargo operations, focusing on customs and operational compliance. TCE will manage key aspects such as day-to-day management,
Read MoreAccording to Port Tracker, the ongoing high levels of imports heading to the U.S. are anticipated to persist until the end of the year.
U.S. imports are anticipated to exceed projections for 2024, influenced by a potential strike at East and Gulf Coast ports in January and new tariffs expected when Donald Trump resumes the presidency.
Read MoreAccording to the AAR's 'Rail Industry Overview,' the volumes of U.S. intermodal and rail carloads show differing outcomes.
The latest "Rail Industry Overview (RIO)" from the Association of American Railroads highlights consumer confidence and job growth as vital to rail volume increases, particularly in intermodal transpo
Read MoreA new ONE service linking Jacksonville and Asia is scheduled to start in February.
The Jacksonville Port Authority and Ocean Network Express (ONE) will introduce a new weekly shipping service from Jacksonville, Florida, to Asia starting in February 2025. This expanded East Coast 2 (
Read MoreAccording to Descartes, imports heading to the U.S. have exceeded 2.4 million TEUs for the fourth consecutive month.
The September Global Shipping Report by Descartes highlights sustained high levels of U.S.-bound imports, with container volumes reaching 2,494,635 TEU, an 8.1% annual increase and the fourth consecut
Read MoreSchneider is getting ready to launch a new intermodal service based in the Southeast.
Schneider, a freight transportation and logistics provider based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, plans to launch a new intermodal service next month, facilitating continuous freight rail service connecting M
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