DHL cuts ties with cargo airlines as efficiency initiative ramps up

DHL’s recent cancellation of transport partnerships with third-party airlines supporting its courier and freight forwarding networks is part of a new cost improvement campaign that helped the Express division achieve first-quarter operating profit despite lower shipment volume and rising trade volatility.

DHL Express’ operating profit increased 4.8% year over year to $754 million as efficiency measures ramped up, while better pricing and product mix boosted revenue 2%, according to DHL Group...

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Tariffs could mean the end of the line for the model railroad industry

The beloved hobby of model railroading, a cornerstone of American culture for generations, faces an existential threat. As the toy and hobby industry grapples with potential new tariffs, small and mid-sized businesses find themselves on the brink of collapse. The proposed up to 145% tariff increase could spell doom for an entire sector, reducing it from a vibrant niche to a relic of the past.

At the heart of this crisis lies the unique economic structure of the model train industry. Unlike...

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Navigating the Post-Launch Landscape: Key Strategies for Automation Success

When businesses dive into automation, the journey doesn’t end with the initial purchase. As Warren Arnold and Joe Shaw from Dematic point out,achieving lasting success hinges on proactive planning,equipping your team,and maintaining adaptability. In this casual chat, they share insights on common pitfalls in automation projects and what companies shoudl keep in mind as they […]

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Air cargo faces $22B revenue hit when China tariff exemption ends

U.S. plans next month to cancel tariff-free access for low-value parcel shipments from China and Hong Kong, coupled with a new 145% tariff rate on Chinese imports, could bleed more than $22 billion in revenue from the air cargo sector over three years and put thousands of online sellers with direct-to-consumer fulfillment models out of business, according to an e-commerce and logistics consulting firm. 

Derek Lossing, the founder of Cirrus Global Advisors, has previously said the Trump...

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Rise in China e-commerce traffic lifts Cargojet to record revenue

Canada’s Cargojet squeezed 16% more flight hours out of its existing fleet in the fourth quarter to accommodate a surge in demand for charter service from e-commerce sellers in China, resulting in a 32% year-over-year revenue gain to US$207 million.  

Earnings were tempered by higher startup costs for charter flights, such as overtime pay for pilots, maintenance and ground handling, as adjusted pretax income came in 5% below analysts’ forecast.

Cargojet’s on-demand charter business increased...

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El legislador culpa a la presión de FedEx, Trump Bungling por De Minimis U-Turn

La representante demócrata de los Estados Unidos, Rosa Delauro, criticó el miércoles al presidente Donald Trump por la descarga de la cancelación de los beneficios de importación para productos de comercio electrónico de bajo costo enviados desde China y sugirió que Fred Smith, presidente del...

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Lawmaker blames FedEx pressure, Trump bungling for de minimis U-turn

Democratic U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro on Wednesday criticized President Donald Trump for flip-flopping on canceling import benefits for inexpensive e-commerce products shipped from China and suggested that Fred Smith, chairman of express delivery giant FedEx Corp., played a role in last week’s sudden reversal.

The Connecticut congresswoman and the National Council of Textile Organizations called on the Trump administration to go further and entirely ban de minimis – a mechanism that allows goods...

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Mexican decree ends ‘border-skipping’ strategy

Mexican president puts end to border-skipping

Ocean demand from China to Mexico has grown sharply in recent years, which many attribute to border-skipping. (Chart: SONAR)

The coming months are likely to be marked by sweeping changes to trade policies that shippers, particularly apparel and e-commerce companies, will have to adapt to. Those changes are starting to take place even before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for his second administration. On Dec. 19, Mexican President Claudia...

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