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E-commerce Faces Challenges, Opportunities Beyond Coronavirus. By John Jeter

Mother Nature and e-commerce share at least these in common: Each moves fast and both disregard borders. While governments and health authorities work to contain the novel COVID-19 pandemic, logistics executives are creating at least some degree of certainty despite the coronavirus. “Our customers are looking for a more predictable supply chain so they know when product is expected,” says Mohammed Esa, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development & Chief ... [+]

SEKO Logistics launches ‘SEKO Cares’

SEKO Logistics has launched a new SEKO CARES initiative in partnership with Project C.U.R.E., the non-profit humanitarian relief organization, to buy, donate and inspire support for frontline responders treating patients affected by COVID-19. SEKO’s commitment will also help to protect the safety and well-being ... [+]

WFS’ CEO Praises Team for 72-hour ‘Cargo handling Start-Up’

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) took just 72 hours to launch a new ‘emergency response’ cargo handling operation at Liege Airport following a request from the airport to help increase its capacity to accept more freighter flights carrying urgent medical equipment into Europe to tackle ... [+]

Rhenus Forest Logistics acquires the wood logistics specialist Kruger

Rhenus Forest Logistics, the specialist for transporting and trading in sawmill residue, waste wood and biomass, took over the regional wood logistics services provider, Kruger, by means of an asset deal on March 1. Kruger has its headquarters in Ellwangen in the state of Baden-Württemberg. ... [+]

Rickenbacker Airport, Logistics Community responding to Pandemic Demands

As COVID-19) pandemic sweeps the nation, Rickenbacker International Airport and the local logistics community are connecting the healthcare industry with critically needed medical supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE), gloves, gowns, goggles, masks, hand sanitizer, ventilators and other desperately needed items in the fight ... [+]

SMEs in Hong Kong face stiff challenge from COVID-19

Fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak has affected almost all businesses in Hong Kong but the many trade-focused small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a stiffer challenge than most as prolonged factory shutdowns in Mainland China have weighed on the global supply chain network. Meanwhile, Hong Kong, ... [+]

Port Manatee opens transfer facility, maximizing vital throughput

A new throughput-maximizing facility opened in early April at Port Manatee is helping speed shipments of fresh produce to consumers of Florida and beyond. Port Manatee’s newly unveiled transfer facility, with room for 120 trailers, optimizes capabilities for expediting movement of cargo by freeing ... [+]

CEVA Logistics is mobilized to help fight COVID-19

As a key part of its innovative service initiatives to help customers though the COVID-19 crisis, CEVA Logistics has already delivered significant additional volumes on behalf of numerous customers around the world. Air, air charter, ocean freight, ground transport and rail freight have all been ... [+]

Deutsche Post DHL Group

The spread of the Coronavirus-Pandemic presents society and the economy with unexpected challenges. “Our services, which are focused on keeping up supply chains and ensuring the delivery of important goods such as medicine and food, have never been more important than in the current situation.  With a global network, business ... [+]

AAFA Welcomes Stimulus Package; Calls on Administration to end Tariffs

The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed Senate approval of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act to provide sorely needed stimulus in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and called for further action from the administration with regards to tariff relief. “For the past ... [+]

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