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New era of shipping: E-commerce, climate change and data analytics

The once-stagnant logistics industry has undergone rapid change in recent years. The 2017 electronic logging device mandate sparked something of a technological revolution within the industry. This focus on tech — coupled with outside forces ranging from consumer demand to climate change — has fostered an environment of innovation. Companies that are slow to adapt to new expectations are likely to be left behind. Shippers are no exception. 

E-commerce boom

Between the second quarter of 2019 and...

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Kuehne + Nagel expands aerospace logistics offering to freighter conversions

A Boeing 737 in a giant garage where it is being retrofitted with new equipment to carry cargo instead of passengers.

Switzerland-based Kuehne + Nagel International AG has developed a turnkey logistics service to support companies involved in converting passenger aircraft into freighters, a market that is expected to grow faster with demand for express delivery of e-commerce orders and plenty of idle aircraft to choose from because of the coronavirus-induced aviation recession.

The world’s second-largest third-party logistics provider by gross revenue is building off its existing supply chain service, KN...

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People, technology and solutions: BNSF Logistics is delivering what matters for your supply chain

BNSF Logistics is a Berkshire Hathaway company and subsidiary of Burlington Northern Santa Fe, LLC that delivers supply chain and logistics services around the globe.

Dan Curtis, President of BNSF Logistics, has led the company through an impressive evolution. Appointed in early 2018, Curtis brings his people-first mentality and dedication to innovation to work with him every day, resulting in a forward-thinking company culture. 

“I knew in order to transform this business, we had to do it from...

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The ideal time to merge or sell could be now

truck parked on city street

When the coronavirus pandemic started spreading across the U.S. in March, panic buying and mandatory lockdowns sent the logistics industry into a tailspin. The chaos of the past few months has highlighted both existing inefficiencies and sustainable business practices throughout the industry.

Essential manufacturers faced mercilessly high demand, while non-essential manufacturers were forced to close up shop entirely. Volumes surged and plummeted, sending carriers from the highway to the parking...

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