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This Week in Logistics News (April 2 – 8)

Logistics Viewpoints

And new data suggests Mexican suppliers are gaining ground as manufacturers reset their supply chains amid growing global disruptions. Israel Aircraft Industries is remodeling older Air Canada passenger jets to carry heavy freight. Ongoing global supply chain disruptions have many companies shifting supply chain strategies.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 4-8, 2015)

Talking Logistics

It has 253 employees and is headquartered in New York, NY, with offices in Tel Aviv, Israel; Dublin, Ireland; and Brighton, England. On Wednesday, Daimler Trucks North America unveiled the Freightliner Inspiration Truck, “the first licensed autonomous commercial truck to operate on an open public highway in the United States.”.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 19 – 25)

Logistics Viewpoints

Carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers that were dealing with the China to North America trade lanes were already operating in crisis mode. These rising prices can cut into the profits of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers who are reliant on this form of energy for powering their facilities. billion.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

This disruption affects various industries, including suppliers for global retailers and car manufacturers. Kia, in particular, faces vulnerability to delays, affecting its just-in-time manufacturing model. Rates for a 40-foot container from North Asia to the U.S. Similarly, rates from North Asia to the U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (January 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

Pizza Hut Israel takes new approach to drone deliveries. The companies expect them to be deployed in North America within the next several years. And Pizza Hut Israel is exploring new ways to use drones as part of the delivery process. Amazon looks to speed up deliveries in Canada.

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

6 River Systems

The strength of DSV Panalpina is the strong network of trucking in Europe, North America and South Africa. They have operations in North America and Europe. million square feet of dry storage space in North America. Revenue: $14.2 billion (2019) Headquarters: Hedehusene, Denmark CEO: Jens Bjørn Andersen 9.