Thailand Turns to Road and Rail Spending to Prop Up Economy (Aug. 25, 6:00 p.m. ET) Thailand’s Transport Ministry plans to accelerate spending on roads and rail projects in the fiscal…
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Nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S., big-box retailers are emerging as business winners while competitors—including some apparel sellers and small businesses—struggle. The big sellers’ strength…
In the world of logistics, getting ready for peak shipping season for air and ocean freight usually means researching, understanding and following historical demand patterns. But this year, uncertainty from…
The holiday season for consumers is still a few months away, but peak season for freight is getting started as supply chains prepare for the shopping months of November and…
Covid-19-induced buying behaviors will strain supply chain operations this holiday season, software firm’s survey shows. Changing consumer buying behaviors are likely to strain supply chain operations this peak holiday…
The Covid-19 pandemic isn’t changing consumers’ spending plans for this holiday season, but it will alter their shopping methods and put pressure on retailers already struggling to keep pace with…
In the spring of 2019, shoppers filled Home Depot Inc. aisles to grab deals on mulch, patio furniture and everything needed to get a garden ready for summer. This…
An unexpected 40 percent increase in import volumes since May overwhelmed the Southern California supply chain and infrastructure, creating logistical headaches for truckers and equipment providers. READ MORE.
Trucking has seen a turnaround bolstered by spot market rates and increased demand. “There is definitely strong upwards trends in both demand and rates,” Nick Wynkoop, product manager for…
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will hold its annual Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29, the first major truck component inspection blitz since the coronavirus pandemic postponed CVSA’s International Roadcheck…