Airlines Optimize Fleets for Postpandemic Profitability

Airlines Optimize Fleets for Postpandemic Profitability

The pandemic has accelerated transformation in the aviation industry, forcing airlines to optimize their fleet structure by retiring older aircraft and embracing new, more efficient models. North American airlines have focused on increasing seat capacity to improve efficiency, while European airlines have prioritized cost reduction. In the post-pandemic era, fleet optimization is crucial for enhancing profitability. Airlines must strategically manage their aircraft assets to navigate the changing market dynamics and ensure long-term financial sustainability. This includes considering factors like fuel efficiency, maintenance costs, and passenger demand.

Sherwinwilliams Invests 300M in NC Plant to Strengthen Resin Supply

Sherwinwilliams Invests 300M in NC Plant to Strengthen Resin Supply

Sherwin-Williams is investing $300 million to expand its North Carolina facility, boosting its coatings production capacity and resin self-sufficiency. This investment aims to address supply shortages and inflationary pressures within the coatings market. The expansion will create approximately 180 new jobs. By increasing internal resin production, Sherwin-Williams seeks to mitigate disruptions in the supply chain and control costs, ensuring a more stable and reliable supply of raw materials for its coatings manufacturing operations. This strategic move enhances the company's resilience in a volatile economic environment.

Usmexico Border Rail Shutdown Disrupts Supply Chains Businesses Demand Action

Usmexico Border Rail Shutdown Disrupts Supply Chains Businesses Demand Action

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection's closure of rail crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border has triggered a supply chain crisis. Industry associations are urging a swift reopening, highlighting its crucial role in North American trade. The disruption threatens to cause agricultural product spoilage, damage to the automotive industry, increased consumer prices, and overall economic downturn risks. Recommendations include strengthening cooperation, increasing patrols, and diversifying transportation methods to ensure supply chain stability. The impact of the closure is far-reaching and requires immediate attention to mitigate further economic consequences.

01/20/2026 Logistics
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October Shipping Volumes and Costs Decline Cass Index Shows

October Shipping Volumes and Costs Decline Cass Index Shows

The Cass Freight Index reveals a year-over-year and month-over-month decline in North American freight volumes and expenditures for October, reflecting macroeconomic slowdown and inventory overhang. Despite short-term pressures, economic recovery and structural adjustments are expected to create new growth opportunities. Companies need to pay close attention to market dynamics and respond flexibly. The downturn highlights the need for efficient supply chain management and strategic adaptation to navigate the evolving economic landscape. Proactive measures will be crucial for businesses to weather the current challenges and capitalize on future upturns.

US Rail Freight Volumes Drop in Early 2024

US Rail Freight Volumes Drop in Early 2024

Data from the Association of American Railroads shows that U.S. rail freight and intermodal volumes declined year-over-year in the first week of February, with varying performance across categories. While cumulative freight volume saw a slight increase, the decline in intermodal transportation partially offset this growth. Overall, North American rail freight volume decreased, with significant regional differences. Moving forward, railway companies need to optimize asset allocation, improve operational efficiency, expand service offerings, strengthen partnerships, embrace digitalization, and focus on sustainable development to address challenges and seize opportunities.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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CH Robinson Sells European Truckload Unit to Sennder

CH Robinson Sells European Truckload Unit to Sennder

C.H. Robinson is strategically adjusting its business by selling its European road transport business to sennder. This move aims to sharpen its focus on core strengths and enhance competitiveness in areas like global ocean and air freight, as well as North American truckload and less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation. Aligned with the digital transformation trend, this partnership with sennder seeks to build a new landscape for digital freight, creating greater value for customers. This restructuring offers insights into strategic focus and digital transformation for the entire logistics industry.

01/28/2026 Logistics
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WCO Launches Antitrafficking Training in MENA to Protect Cultural Heritage

WCO Launches Antitrafficking Training in MENA to Protect Cultural Heritage

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with various partners, successfully conducted a training-of-trainers workshop for customs officers in the Middle East and North Africa region. This initiative aimed to enhance the capacity of customs personnel to combat the illicit trafficking of cultural property. The training covered cultural property identification, risk management, and international cooperation, emphasizing the importance of implementing relevant WCO resolutions. This training represents a significant step by the WCO in the field of cultural heritage protection and contributes to strengthening the defenses against cultural property crime.

Ridges DTC Strategy Why Tiktok Falls Short for Growth

Ridges DTC Strategy Why Tiktok Falls Short for Growth

The marketing strategy of North American DTC brand Ridge reveals that TikTok isn't the core growth engine for all brands. Their strategy centers on multi-dimensional attribution, focusing on high-certainty channels, building a sustainable creative library, differentiating algorithm adaptation, and employing a KOL-centric influencer marketing architecture. Emphasizing data-driven insights and content production capabilities, Ridge's approach offers valuable lessons for cross-border e-commerce businesses. It highlights the importance of understanding channel performance beyond surface-level metrics and investing in high-quality, reusable creative assets for long-term marketing success.

US Businesses May Reclaim Millions in Unclaimed Tariff Refunds

US Businesses May Reclaim Millions in Unclaimed Tariff Refunds

Facing opportunities arising from the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) tariff policy adjustments, how can businesses seize duty drawback benefits? North American customs compliance expert Ben Bidwell reveals the impact of USTR tariff policy changes, the potential for duty drawback amounts, the direction of China-U.S. tariffs, and the long-term effects of tariffs. He advises companies to proactively respond, grasp opportunities, strengthen cooperation with customs brokers and trade experts, enhance compliance levels, and reduce trade risks. This proactive approach is crucial for navigating the evolving trade landscape and maximizing potential benefits.

Georgia South Carolina Ports Form Southern States Chassis Pool

Georgia South Carolina Ports Form Southern States Chassis Pool

The Georgia Ports Authority and the South Carolina Ports Authority have partnered to submit an agreement to the Federal Maritime Commission to establish the 'South Atlantic Chassis Pool 3.0' (SACP 3.0). This aims to address chassis aging, shortages, and market fragmentation in container shipping in the Southeastern United States. Operated by the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative (NACPC), the pool focuses on improving chassis quality, increasing scale, and providing a cost-based pricing model. The goal is to enhance container shipping efficiency and reduce logistics costs for shippers in the region.

02/03/2026 Logistics
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