The number of containers moved each peak season is crucial for the logistics industry. Last year, high inventory levels and consumer spending on experiences rather than goods impacted logistics providers negatively. This year, CNBC’s Supply Chain Survey indicates a modest increase in orders but no significant surge in consumer spending. Participants in the survey included […]
Allied Market Research has released a report titled “Logistics Market by Mode of Transport (Railways, Airways, Roadways, and Waterways), By End Use (Healthcare, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Telecommunication, Government & Public Utilities, Banking & Financial Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Technology, Trade & Transportation, and Others) and By Model (1PL, 2PL, 3PL, and 4PL): Global Opportunity Analysis […]
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents the most significant expansion of the FDA’s authority to regulate cosmetics since the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act of 1938. This new law aims to enhance the safety of cosmetic products that consumers use daily. New Authorities Under MoCRA Facility Registration Manufacturers and […]
Despite predictions that the airfreight market would decline following the typical seasonal trends, it has shown surprising resilience this year. Contrary to expectations, global airfreight volumes continued to rise even after the Lunar New Year in February, thanks in part to ongoing conflicts affecting ocean shipping routes around the Red Sea and strong demand from […]
Integrating consistent quality management practices across international boundaries presents significant challenges for multinational corporations. These organizations often grapple with the task of unifying diverse, locally optimized systems within various regions. The journey towards a globalized quality management system (QMS) involves aligning an entire organization to uniform standards while maintaining the flexibility needed at the local […]
Porsche is advancing its logistics operations by integrating alternative drivetrains, now adding six electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at its Zuffenhausen, Weissach, and Leipzig locations. These electric trucks join a fleet that includes 22 biogas-powered HGVs, and are tasked with transporting production materials within these facilities. Additionally, one of the new electric HGVs is designated […]
On May 7, 2024, the Department of Commerce announced its preliminary findings in the antidumping duty (ADD) and countervailing duty (CVD) investigations concerning aluminum extrusions imported from 14 countries. This investigation encompasses a wide range of products that incorporate aluminum extrusions, including specific articles, components, subassemblies, and various finished products. Additionally, the investigation outlines several […]
The Logistics Automation Market is delineated by component types (Hardware, Software, Services), applications (Warehouse and Storage Management, Transportation Management), and end-use industries (Manufacturing, Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals, Fast-Moving Consumer Goods, Retail and E-commerce, Automotive, and Others), with a comprehensive global opportunity analysis and forecast for 2024-2030. In 2020, the global logistics automation market was valued at […]
The Cosmetics Regulation Modernization Act of 2022 (MoCRA) represents the most profound expansion of the FDA’s power over cosmetics since the inception of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act in 1938. This legislation is designed to enhance the safety of daily-used cosmetic products. Key new authorities granted to the FDA through MoCRA include: […]
April marked the fourth consecutive month of over 11% growth in global air cargo demand. However, Xeneta, a freight rate analytics firm, notes a slowdown following a bustling start to the year. The introduction of additional belly capacity in passenger planes, due to the initiation of summer flight schedules, has increased overall cargo capacity by […]
