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November 22, 2016 at 3:23 pm
More than 200 pilots from ABX Air, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group that serves Amazon and DHL Worldwide Express, went on strike this morning to protest staffing shortages. ABX Air runs…
November 16, 2016 at 2:10 pm
After announcing a price increase for stamps, the United States Postal Service (USPS) reported a $5.6 billion loss for this year. According to The Hill, USPS had $610 million in controllable income for this year, down from $1.2 billion last year. This loss increased from $5.1 billion last year. "To drive growth in revenue and better…
November 15, 2016 at 12:00 pm
After an arduous journey through bankruptcy, stranded cargo and port backups, the story of Hanjin Shipping finally is coming to a close, now that Korea Line Corp. won a contest for some assets of the…
October 27, 2016 at 6:37 pm
Those who frequently attend trade shows know the hassles that can come with sending things, like displays, tablecloths, signage and promotional materials, to the trade show locations. In an effort to ease that pain, DUFL Inc., a Tempe, Arizona-based startup, launched DUFL Business, an app that provides a new service for shipping event materials. "Save…
October 13, 2016 at 5:51 pm
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today announced the deadlines for shippers to ensure that their products and packages reach their destinations within the U.S. by December 25. According to Fox 6, the deadlines are as follows: USPS Retail Ground: Dec. 15 USPS First Class Mail: Dec. 20 USPS Priority Mail: Dec. 21 USPS Priority Mail…
July 1, 2016 at 1:35 pm
After a period of contract disputes between its higher-ups and workers, Canada Post warned customers that carriers may not deliver mail or parcels if service shuts…
June 29, 2016 at 6:22 pm
Declining shipping growth in China and collapsing freight rates have set off a domino effect in the international shipping industry. Because of this, we've seen major companies merge as…
March 23, 2016 at 4:14 pm
Old Navy is launching stain-resistant white jeans; American Apparel is partnering with Postmate for a clothing delivery service; H&M will have an affordable and eco-friendly wedding dress collection next month; a Kentucky-based organization is selling Easter tees to raise money for orphans and widows; and swim leggings now exist thanks to Target: Here's what's happening this week in the apparel world…
March 1, 2016 at 6:32 pm
A collection of global shipping logistics companies sent a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to clarify details on a new container-weighing requirement that could make big changes in the global shipping industry. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Global Consolidators Working…
February 2, 2016 at 4:39 pm
ETS Express Inc., Oxnard, Calif., announced that it has opened a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facility in Concord, N.C. The new facility will increase ETS Express' decorating and distribution capacity, and play a role in supplying its…
