Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains Much US freight activity skidded to a halt this week, as Winter Storm Uri, one of the largest and broadest winter storms since… Winter storms deal another blow to US supply chains Journal of Commerce
Read More →Forager launches cross-border load board
on February 16, 2021in Industry News
Forager launches cross-border load board Cross-border freight technology startup Forager on Tuesday opened a load board for carriers to access loads moving to and from the United States and Canada and Mexico,… Forager launches cross-border load board Journal of Commerce
Read More →US inventory shortfall drives seemingly ‘never-ending’ peak season
on February 16, 2021in Industry News
US inventory shortfall drives seemingly ‘never-ending’ peak season On store shelves, in warehouses, in trailers and containers, US shippers are coming up short.The sale of goods at many businesses is outstripping available inventory and that will keep pressure on supply chains,… US inventory shortfall drives seemingly ‘never-ending’ peak season Journal of Commerce
Read More →Forwarder user interface becoming a differentiator for shippers
on February 12, 2021in Industry News
Forwarder user interface becoming a differentiator for shippers Forwarders are gradually coming around to the idea that an intuitive, easy-to-use interface is more than just an added perk; it’s an actual deciding factor in winning bids from shippers.Chicago-based forwarder… Forwarder user interface becoming a differentiator for shippers Journal of Commerce
Read More →Forwarders charting multi-system path to meet evolving shipper demands
on February 12, 2021in Industry News
Forwarders charting multi-system path to meet evolving shipper demands Mid-sized forwarders are increasingly tapping a range of software, from startups to mainstream technologies like Microsoft Teams, to supplement what they say are the limitations… Forwarders charting multi-system path to meet evolving shipper demands Journal of Commerce
Read More →SF Holdings extends trans-Pacific reach with Kerry Logistics stake
on February 10, 2021in Industry News
SF Holdings extends trans-Pacific reach with Kerry Logistics stake Chinese express logistics provider SF Holdings is acquiring a majority stake in Hong-Kong based Kerry Logistics for $2.3 billion, a move that will expand its international footprint and… SF Holdings extends trans-Pacific reach with Kerry Logistics stake Journal of Commerce
Read More →DSV raises 2021 profit target after strong year
on February 10, 2021in Industry News
DSV raises 2021 profit target after strong year DSV believes the tight capacity and high rates that exist in air and ocean markets will persist “for a good… DSV raises 2021 profit target after strong year Journal of Commerce
Read More →De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance
on February 9, 2021in Industry News
De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance Two US Customs Border and Protection (CBP) pilot programs focused on inbound e-commerce goods are providing the agency with shipment-level visibility to help identify high-risk imports and speeding up the clearance… De minimis importers tap CBP pilots for faster clearance Journal of Commerce
Read More →E2open relists on NYSE to bolster long-term capital needs
on February 5, 2021in Industry News
E2open relists on NYSE to bolster long-term capital needs The supply chain software provider E2open went public on Friday with a listing on the New York Stock Exchange, a move designed to give it a more permanent… E2open relists on NYSE to bolster long-term capital needs Journal of Commerce
Read More →EU shunning of UK e-commerce opens door for US sellers
on February 5, 2021in Industry News
EU shunning of UK e-commerce opens door for US sellers New consumer sentiment data from the EU suggests the predicted post-Brexit slowdown in cross-border e-commerce between the United Kingdom and mainland Europe could create an opening for US… EU shunning of UK e-commerce opens door for US sellers Journal of Commerce
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