Consultant's Corner

FedEx’s introduction of regional services in the Middle East is likely a precursor to similar action in Southeast Asia and...

Cathy Roberson, Cargo Facts Consulting senior consultant and Air Cargo Next columnist Higher interest rates and inflationary pressures continue to...

“UPS has put $30 billion in new money on the table as a direct result of these negotiations,” Teamsters General...

UPS volumes took a hit during the second quarter as the company negotiated with the Teamsters for a five-year agreement....

A growing number of postal operators worldwide are embracing drones for last-mile deliveries. As more test the use of drones...

The growth in cellular and gene therapy products is prompting the need for specialized transportation and logistics services.   Cathy Roberson,...

FedEx pilots yesterday voted to reject a tentative agreement with the company with a 57% majority, a surprise move that...

The Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday...

HP is the latest electronics company to diversify its supply chain beyond China.   Cathy Roberson, Cargo Facts Consulting senior consultant...

U.S. imports are slowing as consumers return to pre-pandemic spending. After growing 21.3% in 2022 and 14.6% in 2021, total...

Signs of improving inventory levels are emerging from retailers’ quarterly earnings announcements but retailers are unlikely to return to replenishing...

UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters reached an impasse in their contract talks Wednesday as each accused the other...

Artificial intelligence is improving route optimization and planning tools and, as a result, transforming transportation management systems.  Cathy Roberson, Cargo...

UPS has its hands full as it faces a looming Teamsters contract deadline and a website hack. With 31 days...