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I was hoping that my news roundup would lead off with a comment about Boston sports going two for two in the playoffs. So now I wait until tomorrow night to see if Boston sports really went two for two. Air cargo demand has grown by double digits for four consecutive months, while rates have risen steadily since late February.
Alaskan Airlines Adapts its Cargo Division Following Its Recent Acquisition Alaska Airlines has announced key leadership changes in its cargo division following the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, positioning itself for growth in international cargo operations and expanded services for Amazon.
Sixteen years to the day, the Boston Celtics are once again NBA champions after dismantling the Dallas Mavericks in five games. May air cargo volumes continue to rise amid global disruptions. In May, the global air cargo spot rate stood at $2.58 The boys are back! percent, which is up from 5.7 percent in Q1.
US Air Force wants a commercial Rocket Cargo Vanguard to fly stuff anywhere on Earth. Late last Friday, the US Air Force launched a new rocket cargo program with the Space Force to study the use of commercial spacecraft to ship supplies around the world, and they may look to NASA’s lunar lander program for ideas.
Brian is the Founder of Port X Logistics , a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. About Brian Kempisty Brian Kempisty is the Founder of Port X Logistics, a transportation company that specializes in expediting containerized cargo throughout the U.S. and Canada. and Canada.
Robotic arms Robin and Sparrow were designed and manufactured at its Robotics Innovation Hub near Boston and help sort customer orders. Global shipping lines have become increasingly strained as the Houthi militia in Yemen broadens its attacks on cargo vessels, one of the largest companies in the industry warned on Monday.
Patrick’s Day Boston run, I took my son to his first concert to enjoy the Celtic-punk loudness that is the Dropkick Murphys. Amazon Air’s network is starting to look more like the hub-centric models of air cargo giants FedEx and UPS. The top categories are food, beverages, apparel / accessories, and decorations.
companies were further rattled after Chinese authorities recently questioned workers at Boston-based consulting firm Bain & Co. New Jersey-based CargoNet says it helps prevent cargo theft and improve recovery rates through secure and controlled information sharing among theft victims, their business partners, and law enforcement.
The cargo deliveries took place July 18 off the coast of Key West, Florida. Volansi says this is the first time ever that an autonomous drone has carried out such missions, carrying cargo between two moving US government vessels. Shoppers were informed of a $9.95
Unless you’re a cargo ship, anchored and waiting.) —- Suez Canal Opens, but Shipping Will Be Snarled for Months (WSJ – sub. Q1 2021 is in the books. The pandemic is still with us, but we have vaccines and toilet paper, so an improvement from last year. Onward and upward we go! req’d) America’s Imports.
Just 14 years later, the first air cargo flight took place in 1910. The Boston Consulting Group] believes GenAI will make it possible for organizations to ‘increase productivity, enhance efficiency and effectiveness, boost revenue, and build a long-term competitive advantage.’ Supply chain journalist Robert J.
Finally, the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and C.H. Robinson announced findings from a joint research project they conducted that looked at how “the Panama Canal’s expansion will likely change the way cargo moves, by both water and land, into and within the United States.”
beefs up security of air cargo imports (American Shipper). Song of the Week: “Question of Time” by Depeche Mode (recorded live in Boston, 6/9/2018). Capstone Logistics acquires LoadDelivered, Logistical Labs (CCJ). Exotec Solutions raises $17.7 million for its warehouse robots (TechCrunch). The Physical Transformation of Supply Chains.
Deflategate has consumed the airwaves, headlines, and social media conversations all week, especially here in Boston. The Certification also recognized Ryder’s risk assessment processes; cargo security methods; physical security systems; on-board technologies; and suspicious activity targeting program.
Rapid temperature cycling due to crazy Boston weather. Cargo Owners Complain of ‘Total Mess’ Shipping Goods to Asia (WSJ – sub. My garage door is crumpled. How did it happen? Mini-earthquake right underneath garage door. Rammed by car driven by my teenage daughter (who is taking her driving test tomorrow).
The threatened strike by UPS Freight (LTL) may already be causing shippers to divert their cargo to other channels. Falling lane included: Philadelphia to Boston slipped 16¢ to $3.72/mile. The national average van rate moved down a penny, to $2.09 per mile, mainly because of a 1¢ drop in the fuel surcharge. Hot Markets.
The other members of the consortium are the University of Massachusetts Medical School, which leads the current initiative, the Boston Children’s Hospital, Avenir Analytics, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Airlink, the NGO that provided the air transportation, collaborated with the ACCEL logistics team to secure cargo space.
These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. The ship has a capacity of nearly 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and in anticipation of the surge in cargo, trucking companies were alerted and rail cars were positioned well ahead of the vessel’s arrival. East and West Coast ports.
These big ships are expected to alter the distribution of cargo between U.S. The ship has a capacity of nearly 18,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), and in anticipation of the surge in cargo, trucking companies were alerted and rail cars were positioned well ahead of the vessel’s arrival. East and West Coast ports.
Catania sees it as a way to build volumes for UPS whereas former Boston Consultant Group consultant turned entrepreneur, Saurav Banerjee said in a tweet, “UPS wants the drop-density data to selectively grow its network.” We’re focused on helping our customers navigate the digital commerce ecosystem quickly and effectively.”
According to a study by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the cost of empty container logistics including repositioning, storage and handling, accounts for about 5-8% of today’s terminal operating budgets and the cost to the industry can go upto $20bln annually.
It's important to note that while there has been a general trend of a shift in transporting cargo from the west coast to the east coast. Bloomberg reported West Coast ports could lose up to 10% of ocean cargo to the East Coast. Port business has also increased at the ports of Boston and Mobile, Alabama.
The Boston Globe reports that, as shoppers change their buying preferences, retailers have had to change how they ramp up staffing for the holidays. According to Reuters, Tesla is working to show the trucking community that it can build an affordable electric semi with the range and cargo capacity of diesel trucks.
Shippers should pay attention to this study by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and C.H. And the canal was too small for the Post-Panamax vessels, which carry two to three times as much cargo as the ships that currently squeeze through the Panama Canal. What will happen when the Panama Canal expansion is completed in 2016?
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. By investing in technologies, on-time Requested Arrival Dates (RAD) have rebounded from their fall in 2014, up 4.5%, according to a Boston Consulting Group study. .
have many shippers rethinking which strategy they use to approach their inland cargo. For example, a shipment going from Boston to Atlanta may include stops at terminals in Philadelphia and Charlotte along the way. Let’s use our above example of a shipment moving from Boston to Atlanta. The trucking.
British Navy saves 27 aboard doomed cargo ship. Lanes from Dallas to Los Angeles, Memphis to Atlanta, and Philly to Boston all gained ground. Last month, XPO lost $600 million in business from its largest customer whom most industry analysts believe was Amazon. The company has refocused its attention to buying back $2.5
The Boston Globe reports that, as shoppers change their buying preferences, retailers have had to change how they ramp up staffing for the holidays. According to Reuters, Tesla is working to show the trucking community that it can build an affordable electric semi with the range and cargo capacity of diesel trucks.
Pilotless cargo jets that do not carry passengers might be more acceptable and could well be a precursor to automated passenger flights – assuming the cyber security issue is solved. The incentive for cargo carriers is the potential for reaping huge cost savings if they can take human pilots out of the cockpit.
billion in chemicals cargo a week. ARC Advisory Group’s Clint Reiser pointed out that “Pickle Robot is a recent example of the Greater Boston robotics cluster expanding to propel new and innovative warehouse robotics.”. Boston, and Chicago. That’s all for this week.
The 1PL is the shipper, beneficial cargo owner, or consignee. Many 3PLs will engage their network of carriers, promise them x amount of cargo, and then resell those lanes to new and existing customers. First Party Logistics (1PL): This is where it all begins. Second Party Logistics (2PL): These are the carriers.
On the West Coast, carriers might need to offer selective discounts to hold on to traffic, but will need to do so wisely, since a large chunk of time-sensitive cargo will probably continue to move through the West Coast, with or without discounts. Robinson, entitled Wide Open: How the Panama Canal Expansion is Redrawing the Logistics Map.
Recent research by HSBC and the Boston Consulting Group has shown that global supply chains are responsible for up to 80% of the world's total carbon emissions, underscoring the urgent need to make supply chains greener and more socially responsible.
It’s hard to believe that after so many years, a legend of Boston has officially called it quits. The Bosstones were a classic Boston band that somehow even featured a member that simply known as the Dancing Bosstone. Airline group says global cargo volume grew 6.9 So after nearly forty years, I say thanks for the memories.
Two months ago, I assumed this was going to be championship week for the city of Boston. Instead of two championship parades, Boston fans could only sit back and watch two franchises win their first ever championships. The Bruins were coming off a historic season with an NHL all-time best 65 wins and 135 points.
The Boston area has been hit especially hard, as a thick layer of pollen has the sky looking a eerie yellow color. While I have only recently developed allergies, they generally have not been to bad. Until this year, that is. Every morning, there is a thick blanket of pollen on my car, patio furniture, and everything else outside.
Amazon showed off its next-generation drone at a recent event near Boston to highlight the future of delivery. The 80-pound hexagon-shaped aircraft, about 5½ feet in diameter, is nimble enough to make deliveries in highly populated areas such as Boston, Atlanta and Seattle. This year, Union Pacific Corp.
We expect to see rates climb in the Southeast in the coming weeks as cargo ships will be diverted from Houston's deep water port to places like Miami, Savannah, and Charleston, and then transferred to other freight hubs in the region, including Memphis, Atlanta, and Greenville , SC. Philadelphia to Boston rates rose 25¢ to $3.53
It is really feeling like the holiday season, as we got our first dusting of snow in the Boston area this week. Border leaders sign agreement for Rio Grande Valley’s 2nd cargo bridge. In return, the municipalities will be allowed to keep the increased revenue once fully-loaded cargo trucks start crossing.
You want to be thinking how many loads do you ship per your lane - for example, Boston MA to Cincinnati OH. You also want to consider the seasonality of your lanes - when you are shipping out the majority of your cargo. Not just where they are from and where they are going but also the volume in those lanes.
You want to be thinking how many loads do you ship per your lane - for example, Boston MA to Cincinnati OH. You also want to consider the seasonality of your lanes - when you are shipping out the majority of your cargo. Not just where they are from and where they are going but also the volume in those lanes.
They serve regional markets and are unlikely to receive large volumes of cargo headed to the battleground region. These observations were made in the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Source: Boston Consulting Group. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.
They serve regional markets and are unlikely to receive large volumes of cargo headed to the battleground region. These observations were made in the white paper by Boston Consulting Group and C.H. Source: Boston Consulting Group. Neutral or Unclear: Baltimore, Miami, and other East Coast ports.
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