Superior Freight Services Celebrates 25 Years! On March 1, 2017, Superior Freight Services, Inc. celebrated their 25th Anniversary. From the beginning, the vision was to construct an International logistics company that was focused on a total commitment to exceptional customer service. The goal was to build their business that creates partnerships working as logistics … [Read more...]
Valentines Day Logistics
Valentines Day Logistics Someone deeply concerned with Logistics and Supply Chain worries when there is weather concerns and delivery time for Valentines Day. From Forbes: According to IPSOS floral tracking study, cut, fresh flowers take center stage for three holidays: Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day. The US imported 976 million cut flower stems in advance … [Read more...]
IATA: Air Freight Makes Solid Start to 2016
IATA: Air Freight Makes Solid Start to 2016 International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in January showing a rise in freight tonne kilometers (FTK) of 2.7% compared to January 2015. This continues the improving trend witnessed toward the end of 2015, and is the fastest pace since April of last year. From Tony Tyler IATA … [Read more...]
FAA Advises Assessment of Lithium Batteries Risk
FAA Advises Assessment of Lithium Batteries Risk The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued a safety alert to US and foreign commercial passenger and cargo airlines, urging them to conduct a safety risk assessment to manage the risks associated with transporting lithium batteries as cargo. The FAA says it also is issuing guidance to its own inspectors to … [Read more...]
IATA: Air Freight Markets Grow Slightly in September
IATA: Air Freight Markets Grow Slightly in September From IATA: September 2015 data for global air freight markets showing very modest growth of 1.0% compared to the same month a year ago. This is a slight improvement on the August performance when volumes were broadly stable. Overall, however, air cargo volumes remain 1.2% down from their 2014 year-end peak. The … [Read more...]