The recent tentative labor deal between UPS and the Teamsters holds profound implications for the logistics industry and the broader economy....
UPS Strike May Be Avoided with a Last-Minute Deal — Here’s What That Means
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Navigating The Potential Impact of a UPS Teamsters Strike
The global supply chain has been through an awful lot over the past several years. Covid impacts, the middle class spending spree, overflowing...
OL UK AND AAI GROUP SPONSOR THE FIRST IMPORTS OF MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS FROM FEMALE DIGNITY
Women-led global shipping companies support the biodegradable feminine hygiene products and education initiative to empower disadvantaged women in...
The US-UK Trade Relationship
The US-UK trade relationship is one of the largest in the world, with two-way trade between the countries valued at over $200 billion annually. The...
Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Shipping and Logistics Operations
When we think of artificial intelligence, our minds often conjure up images of futuristic robots or complex algorithms. However, AI is more than...
U.S. Imports Gained in March
Imports gained in March. What do experts say about the future? Sales of imported products in the US in recent quarters have been declining, and...
The Impact of Price Volatility
It’s been a perfect pricing storm for shipping and logistics companies. COVID-19 and subsequent rebounds, labor unrest, and supply chain disruptions...
Traditional Statistics as Market Indicators: Do they still work?
The February 2023 jobs report showed some serious job growth, estimating that over 300,000 new jobs were added to the economy. During an average...
Ocean Carrier Alliances: What Does A Shifting Landscape Mean For You?
There are a number of reasons for some of the significant carriers to team up with one another (instead of directly competing). These alliances...
Is there an Artificial Increase in Shipping Demand?
It’s a delicate balance. Given the pandemic-powered disruptions facing the global supply chain—slowdowns, lockdowns, and manufacturing shortages,...
How Will Changing Environmental Policies Impact Shipping and Logistics?
The reality? The logistics industry is notorious for stirring up less-than-positive environmental press. And considering a single Capesize Bulk...
The Geopolitical Impacts on the Global Supply Chain
The global economy has gone through an awful lot of changes over the past several years, which is nothing new. We’ve all been pointing fingers at...