Logistics

NRF: ‘People Have Recession on Their Minds’

Tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have not yet led the U.S. into a recession, but worries over the economy are widespread and growing despite continued job and income gains, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said May 7. “The possibility of a U.S. recession in the near future has increased due to rising trade tensions and other economic factors, but it hasn’t happened yet,” Kleinhenz said. A set of ... [+]

BIFA Body Targets Heathrow Redevelopment

The British International Freight Association, or BIFA, has launched a cargo community advisory body to undertake activities previously covered by the CCSUK User Group. The advisory body will initially focus on the impact of the planned massive redevelopment of Heathrow Airport’s cargo village and the associated ... [+]

Wong: U-Freight Positioned for Soaring Market

According to a report from market research provider Transport intelligence (Ti), the global e-commerce logistics and fulfillment market is forecast to grow 15.5 percent in 2025. CEO Simon Wong said U-Freight Group, the Hong Kong-based international freight forwarding and logistics group, is ready to meet the ... [+]

TGP Taps Andrews for Business Development Role

Trans Global Projects said Michael Andrews has returned to TGP as business development director, an international role based at TGP’s new headquarters in Sevenoaks, UK. Andrews brings more than 37 years of extensive experience in project logistics and business development. His career spans several decades and ... [+]

Port Downturn No Surprise for Port of LA’s Seroka

The severe downturn in U.S. imports following Trump’s 145 percent tariffs against China and similar exorbitant rates across the Pacific Rim and the world has been no surprise for the nation’s port officials.             “It’s not a surprise to us. We knew what the impact of ... [+]

Consumer Confidence Falls to Pre-Covid Levels

U.S. consumer confidence slumped for a fifth-month to a 13-year low, a level not seen since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, as anxiety over the impact of tariffs takes a heavy toll, the Associated Press reported. The non-partisan think tank Conference Board said April 29 ... [+]

Ryanair Would Cancel Boeing Orders Due to Tariffs

Ryanair would consider cancelling planes it has on order from Boeing if U.S. tariffs materially affect the price and look at alternative suppliers, its CEO Michael O'Leary said May 1. Ryanair, Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, is due to take delivery of the final 29 ... [+]

US House Votes to Rescind California Truck Rules

The U.S. House of Representatives on April 30 voted to rescind the Environmental Protection Agency's 2023 approval of California's plans to require a rising number of zero-emission heavy-duty trucks, Reuters reported. The House also voted to repeal an EPA waiver issued in December under former President ... [+]

Logility Finds Gaps, Gains in GenAI Supply Chain

Despite escalating tariffs, labor shortages and digital disruption, supply chain leaders are betting big on GenAI. Yet, a new report reveals that many organizations are still struggling to convert investment into impact. Logility, an AI-driven supply chain management leader, recently released its Supply Chain Horizons 2025 ... [+]

US Chamber Hires Capitol Hill Veteran Andres

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on April 23 said it has hired 15-year Capitol Hill veteran Doug Andres as vice president of political communications. Andres held senior communications roles for top party leaders in the House and Senate, most recently serving as national press secretary for ... [+]

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