Ocean carriers can expect a $2k-3k cost increase per forty-foot container with decarbonization
CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE) Jeremy Nixon is warning that there will be significant up-front cost associated with the transition to green fuels.
Amazon continues cost-cutting measures, scrapping more warehouse construction projects
Amazon President and CEO Andy Jassy shared on a. recent earnings call that the company is reducing costs in order to make their operations network a top priority.
World’s largest shipping company MSC is betting on global economy rebound
Often viewed as a barometer for global trade, Mediterranean Shipping Company is claiming that it expects the ocean container market to grow in late-2023.
Electric vehicles shouldn’t have to break your bank account
Edmunds has compiled a list of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market this year, starting at under $40,000.
American consumers are growing weary of corporations siphoning every dime they have
After several years of cash stacking up in American households due to the pandemic, the pocketbooks are now wearing thin.
Stagnant container ships are betting on China’s economic recovery
China is a major player in global trade and a significant portion of the world's goods are manufactured there.
Incoming recession likely to come later in 2023 than expected
A large swatch of the country’s economists are anticipating a recession in the United States, but the date that comes to fruition is to be a little later than initially expected.
Bad news bears for The Fed: inflation is rising as fast as it did last summer
At the fastest pace since June 2022, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is skyrocketing.
Should retailers be negotiating supplier costs amid persistent inflation?
As inflation continues to impact the economy, retailers may feel the pressure to push back on supplier costs to maintain their profit margins.
Superstore giant Walmart has said customers will feel the inflation
Walmart has signaled that customers will likely slow their purchasing, even after strong holiday sales and profit last quarter.
Wall Street is concerned over the dim retail forecast
Large retailers such as Home Depot and Walmart are projecting a weaker economy this year due to declining consumer spending.
American household debt hits a 15-year high of $17 trillion
Spiraling towards levels only seen during the 2008 financial crisis, US household debt has increased by $320 billion in the last 3 months of 2022.
Electric vehicles cost Americans $66k on average as of 2023
This is a 13% increase year over year, highlighting how challenging it is for so many Americans to afford green energy transportation.
Pakistan’s failing economy is forcing ports to shut down operations
Unable to fund imports due to the country’s depleting foreign currency reserves, Pakistan is abandoning containers full of goods at the ports.
Massive layoffs at Convoy due to refocus on profitability result in Atlanta office closure
In order to regain control of the company’s operational model and develop more profit, Convoy CEO and co-founder Dan Lewis has announced through a LinkedIn post that the company is thinning its labor force.
Increasing electricity bills force EU rail companies to quadruple prices
As a result, many freight companies are reverting to diesel locomotives over electric models in order to reduce substantial operating costs.
Economic uncertainties lead retailers to get creative to retain customers
Customers are likely to become more price-sensitive during an economic downturn, so retailers should focus on offering products and services that provide real value to customers.
Consumers are dealing with renewed inflation, and inventory gluts may be to blame
When there is an inventory glut, it means that there is more supply of a particular product than demand for it.
High inflation is the gift that keeps on giving
Despite the United States’ annual inflation taking a breather at 6.4% in January, the inflation rates are likely to remain high for quite some time.
US consumers see light at the end of the economic tunnel
Despite high-interest rates and staggering inflation, Americans are continuing to spend the money in their pocketbooks.
