TPM23: US can’t quit China, but trade needs to de-risk: Petraeus US shippers are entering an era of greater risk in China trade, retired Gen. David Petraeus warned, but the two largest global economies will remain linked despite moves to source goods elsewhere. TPM23: US can’t quit China, but trade needs to de-risk: Petraeus Journal […]
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on February 27, 2023in Industry News
TPM23: Resilient US economy may avoid recession in 2023: economist
on February 27, 2023in Industry News
TPM23: Resilient US economy may avoid recession in 2023: economist The forecast for the US and global economies is brighter than a year ago, with reduced risk of recession, thanks in part to the “decongestion” of supply chains, economist Nariman Behravesh said at TPM23. TPM23: Resilient US economy may avoid recession in 2023: economist Journal […]
Read More →Hapag-Lloyd inks LNG deal to power incoming mega-ship fleet
on February 27, 2023in Industry News
Hapag-Lloyd inks LNG deal to power incoming mega-ship fleet Hapag-Lloyd is the latest carrier to sign a supply deal with a major energy company aimed at locking in the volumes of alternative fuel required to drive new dual-fuel ships. Hapag-Lloyd inks LNG deal to power incoming mega-ship fleet Journal of Commerce
Read More →UP ending chassis policy that rendered containers inaccessible
on February 27, 2023in Industry News
UP ending chassis policy that rendered containers inaccessible The policy — known informally as the “no cherry picking” rule — prohibited trucking companies from coming into terminals with private chassis when there were no pool chassis available. UP ending chassis policy that rendered containers inaccessible Journal of Commerce
Read More →TPMTech23: ‘Purchase order management’ the new catchphrase in logistics
on February 27, 2023in Industry News
TPMTech23: ‘Purchase order management’ the new catchphrase in logistics Retailers are discovering the importance of closely managing purchase orders as increasingly complex trans-Pacific supply chains spawned by the pandemic highlight the need for a heightened hands-on approach. TPMTech23: ‘Purchase order management’ the new catchphrase in logistics Journal of Commerce
Read More →UP CEO Fritz stepping down amid pressure from activist investor
on February 27, 2023in Industry News
UP CEO Fritz stepping down amid pressure from activist investor Fritz did not elaborate on what role the activist investor played in his decision to step aside, but the announcement came shortly after Soroban Capital wrote that “current (UP) management is not capable of driving a strong operating performance.” UP CEO Fritz stepping down amid […]
Read More →TPMTech23: Retailers seek to make supply chain visibility data more useful
on February 24, 2023in Industry News
TPMTech23: Retailers seek to make supply chain visibility data more useful Shippers are gaining better supply chain visibility, but now they must step up their game and better manage and integrate the data they are receiving from transportation providers, technology companies told TPMTech23. TPMTech23: Retailers seek to make supply chain visibility data more useful Journal […]
Read More →Rate hikes resurface on India-US trades as carriers try capacity readjustments
on February 24, 2023in Industry News
Rate hikes resurface on India-US trades as carriers try capacity readjustments Encouraging carriers in their somewhat tentative bid to raise rates from recent lows are India’s trade indicators, including the country’s role as a sourcing alternative to China. Rate hikes resurface on India-US trades as carriers try capacity readjustments Journal of Commerce
Read More →More investment headed to US last-mile delivery market
on February 24, 2023in Industry News
More investment headed to US last-mile delivery market Transportation providers of all sizes, from Maersk to Pitt Ohio, are searching for last-mile delivery options as customer and consumer demand evolves. More investment headed to US last-mile delivery market Journal of Commerce
Read More →Idle domestic containers being stacked as intermodal volumes tumble
on February 24, 2023in Industry News
Idle domestic containers being stacked as intermodal volumes tumble Volume declines are forcing intermodal providers to stack containers, unable to find cargo to fill the boxes because shippers have too much inventory, while trucking prices are so low that the freight is moving on highways. Idle domestic containers being stacked as intermodal volumes tumble Journal […]
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