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Forget fancy tech. Sometimes, it's just good old-fashioned war that moves the shipping needles. Matson's seeing a flood of cargo ditching air for the slower, cheaper sea lanes.
April's freight tonnage held flat, a deceptively calm surface after a strong Q1. But dig deeper, and the data reveals a complex interplay of AI-driven demand, struggling consumer sectors, and a surprising capacity crunch.
The complexities of long-term shipping contracts are often overshadowed by the immediate need to secure capacity. But what happens when the market shifts dramatically, and your agreement offers little recourse?
Boeing's endless delays are forcing cargo airlines to make stark choices about their future fleets. Some stick with the troubled manufacturer, others are jumping ship – and AI demands are only making things tighter.
Forget what you thought you knew about peak season. It's here, it's early, and it's driving intra-Asia container rates to a two-year zenith.
Mike Krzyzewski, post-coaching career, brings his legendary leadership playbook to the supply chain. Turns out, basketball's hard-won lessons translate surprisingly well.
The revolving door at Senator John Fetterman's office continues to spin. His chief of staff, Cabelle St. John, is the latest to depart, raising further questions about staff retention.
Trucking insurance is a rip-off. Premiums are climbing faster than you can say 'sky-high inflation,' and guess who's footing the bill?
Shipping titan Zim navigates a turbulent first quarter, reporting a significant loss. The storm clouds are gathering as bunker fuel costs threaten to drown Q2 profits.
Havertys Furniture isn't just selling sofas; it's wrestling with a volatile fuel market. Blame the Iran war, say execs, as delivery costs climb.
April saw a steep 18.5% drop in medium-duty truck sales, marking the longest streak of year-over-year declines since early 2025. Persistent fleet overcapacity and a sluggish goods economy are forcing major buyers to pull back on equipment acquisition.
The immediate panic over jet fuel is subsiding, but air cargo isn't going back to business as usual. Get ready for a higher price tag, driven by AI and shifting trade routes.