The Pioneer Who Redefined the Global Forwarder The global freight industry lost one of its most transformative figures with the passing of Klaus-Michael Kühne at …
The Upcoming 2028 Parcel Tsunami
The impending 2028 labor contract expiration between UPS and the Teamsters poses a dramatic upcoming disruption. This showdown might alter market share between dominant carriers like UPS and FedEx causing shippers to contend with affects on their operations, shipping margins, and customer satisfaction.
Has the Traditional Ocean Peak Season July–November Gone Away?
Event-Sensitive Market Cycles are what Now Set the Calendar For decades, ocean freight “Peak Season” meant the July–November run-up to back-to-school, Halloween, Black Friday, Cyber …
Inside the Shadow World of Chameleon Carriers
Chameleon Carriers: How rogue fleets rebrand to dodge the law
Best Practices for Managing Transportation Carriers: Balancing Cost, Performance and Value
What are the best practices in managing transportation carriers with cost containment, service performance, and value-added services? In this article, we explore proven strategies for …