By Satish Jindel (The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.) In 2019, FedEx dropped Amazon as a customer for B2C parcels because the retailer was becoming a competitor, with its own last-mile delivery solution that mimicked FedEx Ground’s model for… Continue reading FedEx’s road to fortune: Adopt gig worker model and dominate B2C delivery
Month: October 2025
Reefer report: Peru: Key year-round supplier of fresh blueberries to the U.S.
The Peruvian imported blueberry program is now in full swing, driving significant U.S. truckload activity at key American ports. The majority of Peruvian blueberry imports currently enter the U.S. through four main ports: Philadelphia, Port Hueneme (California), Miami, and Los Angeles. Philadelphia is the leading gateway, receiving approximately 57% of all Peruvian blueberry shipments, which… Continue reading Reefer report: Peru: Key year-round supplier of fresh blueberries to the U.S.
Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise
Even though September’s container’s import total came in at just over 2.4m TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units), the nation’s major container ports is expected to fall below the 2 million TEU mark for the remainder of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Get… Continue reading Dry van report: Monthly imports expected to drop below 2 million TEU as tariffs continue to rise
Brokers need to abandon inbox-based workflows for sustainable growth
Freight brokers are under more pressure than ever. Years of soft freight rates have compressed margins, and brokers have had to scrutinize all of their operational processes for inefficiencies to keep a competitive edge. On top of margin strain, brokers are also feeling the squeeze from the alarming increase in fraudulent activity. Fraudsters are finding… Continue reading Brokers need to abandon inbox-based workflows for sustainable growth
Emirates-leased cargo jet skids off Hong Kong runway, killing 2 in vehicle
A Boeing 747-400 cargo jet operated by AirACT lost control during landing at Hong Kong International Airport early Sunday morning and veered off the runway into the sea, killing two security workers who were patrolling a perimeter road in a vehicle, according to the airport authority. AirACT, based in Turkey, was operating the aircraft under… Continue reading Emirates-leased cargo jet skids off Hong Kong runway, killing 2 in vehicle