Global Logistics

Walmart Goes After Amazon With Free 2-Day Shipping

February 9, 2017

Firing yet another salvo in its ongoing e-commerce war with Amazon, Walmart is eliminating its fee-based ShippingPass program less than a year after it was created to counter to Amazon Prime, instead offering free two-day shipping on 2 million items at a $35 order threshold.

Amazon to Move Prime Air Hub to Cincinnati

February 7, 2017

Air Cargo World

When Amazon announced last year that it was entering directly into the air logistics business with the launch of Prime Air, the airfreight world knew that it had to prepare for bold moves by a deep-pocketed company with a passion for innovation. Now, the Seattle-based online retail giant has announced the shift of its current air hub from Wilmington Airpark (ILN) in Ohio to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) this spring, hinting at a possibly vast expansion of Amazon's e-commerce air service.

China Shipbuilding Pushing Technology Envelope

February 2, 2017

Maritime Executive

China Shipbuilding Industry Corp (CSIC) has begun to upgrade the design of its first-ever floating nuclear power platform ready for a wider spectrum of applications. The company is also expanding its submersible construction activities.

Asia-Pacific Airlines See Cargo Rebound in Late 2016

February 2, 2017

Air Cargo World

Preliminary airfreight figures for 2016 from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reaffirmed continued strength in the second half of the year, after a weak start.

ZIM to Provide Logistics Services in India

February 1, 2017

Zim

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services and Avvashya-CCI, a subsidiary of Allcargo Logistics Limited, India, have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at providing customers with comprehensive logistics services in India, according to the companies.

Industrial Electric & Controls Manufacturer Automates Warehouse and Mobilizes Oracle Data

January 31, 2017

Inovity

UPS Acquires U.K. Truck Brokerage Firm Freightex

January 31, 2017

MultiChannel Merchant

UPS says it has acquired British firm Freightex to gain entry into the European truck brokerage market - coming eight months after FedEx closed its acquisition of Netherlands-based TNT Express.

Airfreight Prices Fell in December, Despite Strong 2016 Closeout

January 31, 2017

Air Cargo World

Despite a strong finish of 2016 at airports, and reports of high volumes through December, airfreight rates fell $0.21, year-over-year, to $3.14 per kilogram in the month, according to Drewry's latest East West Airfreight Price Index report.

Mine or Yours? Should You Use Your Own WMS or Your 3PL's When You Outsource?

January 30, 2017

Port Logistics Group

Economists: Making Products in the U.S. Won't Be Cheaper

January 30, 2017

The Washington Post

President Trump met with business leaders last week to present a plan for keeping jobs in the United States. He offered a carrot - a dramatic cut in taxes and regulations - as well as a stick - a substantial tax on companies that decide to send their factories offshore.

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