Amazon begins air cargo flights at regional Florida airport
E-commerce giant plans “many daily flights” to site between Tampa and Orlando as it gears up for a jump in air capabilities in 2021.
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ARTICLES
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DCs go green and clean: A look at six sustainable operations
Warehouses and distribution centers have become a focal point for environmental sustainability. Here, we take a look at several praiseworthy industry projects.
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OUTBOUND
Air cargo and Covid-19: Fly high or go home
The pandemic has given airline management an unprecedented opportunity to showcase the value of cargo. But it won’t do them much good without a new business model for freight.
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Amazon acquires self-driving car startup as demand stays hot for autonomous delivery
Zoox technology supports autonomous ride-hailing service for passengers, although sector faces infrastructure and regulation challenges, AMR says.
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Heroes of the Supply Chain
In this special report, we celebrate the amazing people and companies in our industry who have stepped up with hard work, impressive innovations, and extraordinary measures to help meet Covid-19–related supply chain challenges.
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BIG PICTURE
Let’s protect the parcel lifeline
Parcel is the most profitable part of USPS operations. Rather than kill off the golden goose, let’s address the postal service’s real cost areas.
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JD.com says $3.9 billion stock offering will raise funds to improve logistics efficiency
Chinese mega-retailer beat Amazon on first quarter revenues, but saw fulfillment costs rise even faster.
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OUTBOUND
Take a letter, Mr. President
At a time when mail and parcel delivery is so vital, the USPS should not be a political football.
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Amazon to lease a dozen Boeing 767 cargo jets to boost capacity for online orders
Move follows launch of air operations in Texas, choice of California site for western hub.
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TRANSPORTATION
Parcel express: What will the “new normal” look like?
From skyrocketing demand for same-day delivery to enhanced safety protocols, Covid-19 has seriously upended parcel carriers’ operations. Now, carriers and their customers are trying to figure out how much of the change will stick.
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