Cathy Roberson is the Founder and President of Logistics Trends & Insights LLC, a research and consulting firm specializing in supply chain management. She is a renowned writer and researcher in the field, and her work has been featured in publications such as Sourcing Journal and Air Cargo World. Cathy's expertise lies in analyzing and providing insights on various aspects of the logistics industry, including air cargo, freight forwarding, and supply chain trends.
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By: Cathy Roberson
Walmart is learning that last-mile drone deliveries are more expensive than its traditional last-mile service. While the retailer has invested in both, Walmart is now reducing its drone delivery operations to focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Earlier this year, Walmart announced its plan to offer drone delivery to up to 75% of the Dallas-Fort […]
Ocean carriers are adding air cargo capacity to a market that has tightened considerably due to international e-commerce activity. CMA CGM is the latest to announce a new trans-Pacific route connecting Asia to North America. CMA CGM received its third Boeing 777-200F on Aug. 18 and began flying it Aug. 25, connecting Hong Kong with […]
By: Cathy Roberson
Bangladesh, the third largest exporter of ready-made garment items behind China and the European Union, has experienced disruptions throughout 2024. In addition to the continuing conflict in the Red Sea, Bangladesh has faced political unrest and devastating floods during the past few months. This has caused supply chain bottlenecks and soaring air cargo rates as […]
By: Cathy Roberson
UPS has announced more health care acquisitions and plans additional layoffs amid lower parcel volumes. UPS is facing a seismic strategic shift as it turns its focus more to health care opportunities while letting a growing number of new entrants and others compete for more residential deliveries that it can no longer profitably deliver. UPS […]
By: Cathy Roberson
Despite cutting costs and combining its FedEx Ground and FedEx Express divisions, FedEx reported disappointing earnings for its fiscal first quarter. Revenue for the quarter, which ended Aug. 31, dipped less than 1% year over year to $21.6 billion. Much like UPS, FedEx is feeling the brunt of a competitive B2C parcel market that typically […]
By: Cathy Roberson
Improving signs in B2B demand are leading to a more upbeat outlook for some express providers. DHL and UPS reported positive signs during their second-quarter earnings calls. However, FedEx Chief Executive Raj Subramaniam told analysts during his company’s earnings call last week, “Weakness in the industrial economy pressured our B2B volumes, particularly in the U.S.” […]
The FAA accepted Delta Air Lines’ application to use camera-based drones to conduct visual inspections of its aircraft in operation.
By: Cathy Roberson
Expectations of tight capacity during the fourth quarter have rates climbing. Have express carriers priced themselves out of the market?
JD Logistics is expanding its express routes as competition heats up for quicker cross-border deliveries ahead of peak season.
MIAMI — Tariffs and e-commerce were the most popular topics discussed throughout the first day of TIACA’s Air Cargo Forum on Nov. 12.
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