March 14, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsFollowing a slump in profits in 2023, German container shipping company Hapag-Lloyd expects earnings to decline again in 2024. “We have made a satisfactory start to the current financial year, but the economic and political environment remains volatile and challenging […]
Industry Focus Areas, Logistics, Motorized Vehicle, Process
March 13, 2024
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingChina’s Xiaomi to start first EV deliveries this month, reports Reuters, on the smartphone manufacturer’s pivot to electric vehicle production. Tesla’s Chinese rival is launching more cheap EVs, reports Quartz, on the new BYD product that retails in China for […]
February 29, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsFourth-quarter financial results from within the trucking industry showed carriers continue to navigate a sluggish market with little signs of a turnaround, according to analysts. “On the truckload side, we’re still searching for a way out,” TD Cowen analyst Jason […]
February 23, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsThe anticipated safety and economic benefits of autonomous trucking — and the potentially lucrative business prospects associated with this emerging field — have attracted an influx of innovators and entrepreneurs determined to bring highly automated driving technology to the commercial […]
February 16, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsUniversal Logistics Holdings beat fourth-quarter expectations despite experiencing a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings, the company detailed Feb. 15. The Warren, Mich.-based asset-light transportation and logistics company posted net income of $21.4 million, or 81 cents a diluted share, […]
February 8, 2024
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingFor the first time in more than two decades, the United States imported more goods from Mexico than China, Census data revealed on Wednesday. This apparent world trade transformation, along with news of a more than 10% reduction in the […]
January 31, 2024
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowInsufficient safety measures in warehouse and distribution centers can have severe repercussions, including injuries, operational downtime, product losses, property damages, and potential legal actions. Of particular concern are accidents involving collisions between forklifts or other vehicles and employees or visitors. […]
January 30, 2024
Via: Transport TopicsThe appetite for speedy package delivery is skyrocketing around the planet. Americans do more than 15% of their shopping online, with digital purchases of groceries, shoes, pet food and other goods quadrupling over the past decade to $1 trillion a […]
January 17, 2024
Via: Industry TodayNew data from Tradeshift suggests a modest uptick in global trade activity during Q4 following an acceleration in new orders during the quarter. According to Tradeshift’s latest Index of Global Trade Health, global trade transaction volumes improved to 4 points […]
December 27, 2023
Via: Industry TodayThe Catalyst: Pandemic and Supply Chain Vulnerabilities The pandemic was a key catalyst in this transition, exposing the fragility of traditional supply chains. Businesses encountered severe disruptions due to the lack of redundancy in their networks, leading to shortages amidst […]
December 27, 2023
Via: Industry TodayThe recent supply chain disruption caused by attacks on ships in the Red Sea underlines the lessons learned during Covid. Not long ago, long lines at ports and clogged canals dominated headlines. Supply chains and their pandemic-related delays were common […]
December 18, 2023
Via: Industry TodayFor decades, industry has moved along in the background of public life. Companies and regulators have worked behind the scenes to ensure that hazardous—but critical—materials got from point A to point B safe, intact, and on-time to keep our cities […]
December 14, 2023
Via: Alliance for American ManufacturingUnited States Trade Representative Katherine Tai reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to trade action during remarks at Semafor’s “State of Made in America” event Wednesday. A congressionally mandated four-year review of Section 301 tariffs has been long awaited by the […]
December 14, 2023
Via: Electronics WeeklySmartphone shipments will grow more than 10% q-o-q and 2% y-o-y reaching over 300 million units, says Digitimes Research. The sequential increase is driven primarily by Apple’s iPhone shipments. Demand for smartphones has started recovering in emerging markets, such as […]
December 6, 2023
Via: Transport TopicsA federal agency wants changes in how containerships are anchored off Southern California as well as new safety measures for vessels near offshore pipelines to help prevent or minimize ruptures like the one that spilled 25,000 gallons of crude oil […]
December 1, 2023
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowEconomic conditions and other factors are driving manufacturers and distributors to look for creative ways to gain more efficiency and productivity from their material handling operations, according to Ultimation Industries. “Warehouses and distribution centers are evolving based on the changing […]
November 15, 2023
Via: Transport TopicsUPS Inc. just opened its largest warehouse, a sweeping 20-acre facility on the outskirts of Louisville, Ky. But don’t expect the break room to get too crowded. The package-handling giant plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than […]
November 14, 2023
Via: Transport TopicsConsumers gearing up to buy the latest imported appliances, clothes or electronic gadgets this holiday season might want to spare a thought for the companies that will struggle to make money for the next few years hauling products across the […]
November 9, 2023
Via: Transport TopicsThe container shipping industry faces a few years of headwinds as low freight rates, a weak European economy and widening geopolitical turmoil cloud the outlook, according to Hapag-Lloyd AG CEO Rolf Habben Jansen. “I’m certainly concerned about the next 24-36 […]
November 8, 2023
Via: Manufacturing TomorrowTell us about yourself and your role with TeamViewer. I currently serve as President, TeamViewer Americas, where I focus on developing and strengthening growth across North, Central and South America. Prior to this role, I oversaw TeamViewer’s global human resources […]