Roses fly faster, prices fall 
JD Flowers, the floral arm of JD.com, expanded its direct sourcing of Ecuadorian roses in the run-up to the Qixi festival, also known as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’, which this year is taking place today, 29 August. By stationing buyers in Ecuador's key growing regions and... more
Tackling bottlenecks
Warehouse bottlenecks are becoming a growing challenge for e-commerce businesses facing rising demand and longer peak seasons. Research commissioned by Southgate Global shows that 57% of organisations encounter bottlenecks in warehouse operations. Equipment-related issues that... more
Annex annexes VP for tech and logistics
Annex Brands has promoted Brett Monson to become its first vice-president of technology and logistics, reflecting the company’s focus on expanding its technological footprint. Monson has been with Annex since 2011, following the acquisition of Navis Pack & Ship, and most... more
Sky Canoe drone for remote cargo supply
The German engine manufacturer Sky Power International has equipped Sky Canoe’s new Nimkii 42-S unmanned cargo aircraft with its SP-55 FI TS ROS propulsion system. The Canadian indigenous-owned manufacturer designed the drone specifically for long-range missions in remote... more
GSP and HHN sign trans-Atlantic cargo pact
Greenville-Spartanburg international airport (GSP) in South Carolina and Frankfurt-Hahn airport (HHN) in southwest Germany have signed a partnership to strengthen cargo and passenger operations. The airports will establish technical groups to share best practices in... more
J.B. Hunt names Brad Delco CFO
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has appointed Brad Delco as chief financial officer and executive vice-president of finance, effective 1 September. Delco, who joined the company in 2019, previously served as senior vice-president of finance, overseeing investor relations,... more
GoBolt joins Shopify network
GoBolt, a technology-driven 3PL provider, has joined the 'Shopify Fulfillment Network' (SFN), giving merchants access to scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions in North America. The partnership expands GoBolt’s existing Shopify integration, enabling brands to connect in... more
BNSF, CSX announce east-west services
BNSF and CSX have announced new intermodal services linking western and eastern US markets, offering coast-to-coast rail transport. The services include direct domestic routes between Southern California and Charlotte NC, and Jacksonville FL, as well as a new connection from... more
From lingerie to denim
Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed Chris Callieri as senior vice-president and chief supply chain officer, effective 15 September. Reporting to president and CEO Michelle Gass, Callieri will oversee global supply chain operations for the Levi’s brand, including product... more
USA blocks postal goods from Europe
European postal operators are suspending goods shipments to the United States after Washington abolished the de minimis rule, which had allowed imports below USD 800 duty-free. From late August, all items must be cleared and carriers are held liable for compliance.... more