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APRIL 1, 2022

Retailers like Amazon are chartering private cargo ships, making their own containers, and leasing planes to bypass supply chain disruptions like long wait times for dock space and workers. IATA data shows global demand for air cargo markets jumped 3.7% Air cargo carriers in North America posted an 11.4% (Statista).

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 21, 2021

Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs) Although not yet widely adopted, AGVs, as potential substitutes for forklifts, promise to revolutionize the way cargo is transported inside and outside the warehouse. billion by 2026. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global automated guided vehicle market was worth USD $2.41

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 9, 2025

As part of its partnership with drone company Wing, the retail giant intends to bring drone deliveries to Houston, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta and Charlotte by June of 2026, and will expand existing services in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 10, 2025

Reliance on China for Rare Earths Wal-Mart Brings Price War to Groceries, Boosting Pressure on Big Food Retailers Bloomberg Toyota, Daimler Finalize Plan to Merge Truck Units in 2026 More from this author Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter! Timely, incisive articles delivered directly to your inbox.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 30, 2025

First up was UPS’ plan to reduce Amazon volumes 50% by the second half of 2026. increase in revenue per piece and increase in air cargo. The increase in air cargo was due to a reporting change effective Jan. Rethinking supply chains is a reader-supported publication. Indeed, for 2024, Amazon made up 11.8% billion, up 18.1%

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 15, 2025

Under “intermediate” products, the first sectors to be impacted are iron and steel in 2026, and aluminum in 2027. That will be followed by tires in the same year, furniture in 2028, and mattresses in 2029. Additional product categories, including detergent, paint, lubricants and chemicals, will likely come under the rule in 2030 or later.

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Freightos

APRIL 29, 2025

Similarly, our Freightos Air Index (FAX) offers the same level of insight for air cargo rates. Shaping Global Supply Chains Through 2026 and Beyond As we look to 2026 and beyond, I believe we’ll see even greater convergence between logistics technology and broader supply chain management.

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Abivin

JANUARY 10, 2023

Typical autonomous vehicles such as drones or subway trains can carry cargo in other depths and reduce the amount of cargo circulation on the ground. Optimization is a huge trend and is expected to come to life in 2026 [4]. According to [5], IoT can be applied to obtain these information: Information about the engine.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JANUARY 22, 2018

Imagine moving cargo across continents as smoothly as computers process data. Data-centric freight exchanges and intelligent multimodal cross-docking hubs will allow haulers to move cargo effortlessly by road, rail, sea and air and seamlessly change carrier, or even transport mode, in real time.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 25, 2025

With the Drive initiative substantially complete, most of the $1 billion in projected savings during the 2026 fiscal year will come from the consolidation of the Express and Ground networks, dubbed Network 2.0. The retirement last quarter of 12 cargo jets is also intended to help on the cost front.

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Resilinc

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to The Maritime Executive , Shanghai port authorities expect automated operations to handle 30 million TEU by 2026. And freight-forwarder Hellman will begin a pilot next year using 60 UAVs for air cargo operations between 39 airports in 13 European countries, according to Reuters.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 31, 2015

Freight Transportation Forecast to 2026. percent by 2026. This means the increased revenue by 2026 would amount to more than five percent of the total current US National Debt. million by 2026. Drivers can’t embark on their own without their cargo, but it makes for a stressful journey. percent to 64.6

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Operations and Supply Chain Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

· More than a fifth of the distance driven by European cargo trucks in 2021 was “deadhead mileage,” where vehicles traveled empty, often on the return leg of a journey. · · This means that trucks travel with no cargo at all for billions of miles — with a significant financial and environmental cost for shippers and carriers. ·

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Resilinc

MARCH 28, 2023

Per the contract, Eni will deliver one LNG cargo per month between 2017 and 2032. However, on January 26 th , Eni warned it would not be able to deliver the LNG cargo to Pakistan because of a force majeure incident. Pakistan also relies on a long-term contract with Italy’s natural gas company, Eni.

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Intelligent Audit

APRIL 28, 2022

Cargo Liability. Terms and cargo liability levels can also vary depending on the value of the goods, point of origin, final destination, and transportation modes. Looking ahead, the Index estimates parcel volume could reach 232 billion, or as high as 303 billion, by 2026.

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Cathy Roberson

MARCH 21, 2022

A Pitney Bowes study forecasts ecommerce shipments to double by 2026 and that 90% of US consumers expect free two-to-three-day shipping. It also shifts the last-mile technology competition to Google, Microsoft, and other large cloud-based API providers. But, more importantly, Google seems to understand the importance of consumer experience.

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Savi

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Driver Shortages: It is estimated that by 2026, the industry will be short 175,000 drivers. Theft: Even though the number of cargo theft cases has decreased this year, it is a remaining problem, especially considering the lack of accurate reporting in the industry.

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Logistics Bureau

JULY 25, 2022

The agreement, sealed after two months of talks, could provide much-needed reassurance for impoverished countries that rely on Ukrainian or Russian grain—and the operators of some 70 cargo vessels currently under blockade in Ukrainian ports. Agreement Signed, But Can it Hold?

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Global Trade Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Implementing the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) in January 2026 for large corporates and smaller firms in January 2027 makes it clear that supply chain sustainability will become even more critical.

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Cathy Roberson

JANUARY 3, 2022

By 2026, the US domestic parcel market is expected to reach 134 million pieces, a 70% increase from 2020, according to FedEx. Meanwhile, the US domestic B2B market will grow at a 5% CAGR through 2026. The last mile will be under intense scrutiny this year as retailers look to reduce costs while managing even more deliveries.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 7, 2024

Cargo thieves are increasingly targeting high value goods over basic freight, despite the increased level of planning needed to pull off a successful heist and the elevated consequences if they get caught, according to a study from Overhaul.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There’s a mandate in place for full electrification by 2026. The shifting numbers could be seen at the Port of Los Angeles, where cargo volume increased for the second consecutive month compared to 2022. A notable achievement at the port is the electrification of 89 out of 91 ship-to-shore and rail-mounted gantry cranes.

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American Global Logistics

AUGUST 22, 2023

As we navigate the third quarter of 2023, it's time to examine air cargo's role in global commerce. Air cargo is now essential for global supply chains and offers many benefits for businesses worldwide. Air cargo refers to the transportation of goods via an air carrier, which may be charter or commercial. billion in 2026.

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Freight Waves

JUNE 19, 2025

Another Lyon cargo facility In related news, ground handling agent Worldwide Flight Services announced Thursday it has signed a 20-year lease to operate a large air cargo terminal in the CargoPort area of Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, due to open in summer 2026. The new DHL facility is located in the same dedicated freight zone.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

I saw an article recently about a cargo flight headed to Belgium from New York that had to turn around mid-flight. The world’s first cargo ship that produces nearly zero planet-heating pollution is on track to set sail in 2026, according to one of the firms behind the project. And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2025

The US FDAs Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes The US FDA’s initiative to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026 presents significant challenges for the food and beverage supply chain.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2025

The US FDAs Phase-Out of Synthetic Food Dyes The US FDA’s initiative to phase out eight petroleum-based synthetic food dyes by the end of 2026 presents significant challenges for the food and beverage supply chain.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 24, 2025

The company reportedly plans to shift 15% to 20% of its production to India and Vietnam by 2026, reducing exposure to U.S.China tariffs. companies would relocate at least part of their supply chains to North America by 2026. With 2025 tariffs increasing component costs, Apple has accelerated efforts to diversify its supply chain.

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Multichannel Merchant

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Postal Service announced a major upgrade to its planned rollout of electric vehicles to replace its aging delivery fleet, saying it will purchase only EVs after 2026, as the USPS bows to significant pressure from Washington and the states to expand and speed up its changeover. Thereafter, purchases will be 100% electric.

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 19, 2025

That phase out involves cutting the number of Amazon shipments serviced by one-half by the end of 2026. FedEx’s contract as the primary air cargo provider for the USPS expired in September 2024, and was not renewed. UPS replaced FedEx as the primary air cargo provider at that time. percent of total revenues in 2024.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 17, 2025

the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, said he had reached “an understanding” with food manufacturers to remove commonly used artificial food dyes from their products by 2026. Kennedy Jr., The Times said Kraft Heinz is the first major food company to officially announce plans to do so.

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Supply Chain Digest

JUNE 6, 2025

Also downgraded was the forecast for 2026 GDP to just 1.5%. this year and stay there in 2026, according to the OECDs forecast. Smoke was first seen coming from a deck of the vessel, whose cargo included about 800 EVs, the ship’s manager, Zodiac Maritime, said in a statement. growth recorded last year.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 14, 2019

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. billion by 2026 and strong hemp growing seasons ahead, there’s plenty of hemp that’ll need to get from point A to point B. One of the joys of working in logistics is partnering with businesses across a variety of fascinating industries.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 14, 2019

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. billion by 2026 and strong hemp growing seasons ahead, there’s plenty of hemp that’ll need to get from point A to point B. One of the joys of working in logistics is partnering with businesses across a variety of fascinating industries.

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Supply Chain Brain

JUNE 6, 2025

Sales Slowdown The tariffs further complicate chief executive officer Calvin McDonald’s target of doubling sales from 2021 to 2026. Lululemon’s guidance assumes 30% tariffs on China and 10% on other countries. Rising competition and promotions in the apparel industry, and years of higher inflation, are also hindering the company.

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