Eric Kulisch

Air Cargo Editor at FreightWaves/American Shipper. Also write about logistics, trade. Previously at Automotive News. Beach volleyball when not working.

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Mid-market e-commerce logistics news: https://t.co/2jzn0HTwcn

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Target $TGT is beefing up its food supply chain with a new temp-controlled DC in Colorado. . . . https://t.co/fg3ebb9qlF

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Global Crossing Airlines filed a breach-of-contract suit vs. former shareholder/large investor Ascent Global Logistics, saying it funneled business to its in-house airline to hurt a competitor. Essentially says Ascent engaged in sabotage . . . . https://t.co/Snad77TmN7

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FedEx LTL road network is now inextricably tied to the air network, as $FDX makes premium heavy freight a priority, which adds importance to a new truck investment in Europe. . . . https://t.co/MGXlsznGEg

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Atlas Air has entered an M&A deal and a sale-leaseback with Air Atlanta. New ownership structure to help both carriers grow. . . . https://t.co/J1tkivXHcG

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Interesting use of cargo aircraft and ground parcel network by $UPS to move heavy freight between Mexico and U.S. We translate press release to explain what UPS is doing. . . . https://t.co/ScafBvzGVI

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DHL eCommerce has long leveraged the U.S. Postal Service's last-mile network to get B2C parcels to consumers' doorsteps more efficiently. This $10B deal is different because the length of its term provides more long-term certainty for DHL customers. . . .https://t.co/JMLBsHo3FH

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It's frustrating as a journalist to be stuck flying in economy class when there's lots of big news to cover, but going to help care for 91-year-old mom who fell & broke 8 ribs. She doing well now. Will get those stories out soon with the usual context, analysis readers count on.

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Amazon is increasing use of electric cargo bikes, mopeds and pushcarts, especially in Europe. Now $AMZN is testing e-bikes in the District of Columbia. . . . https://t.co/NLXf9KN493

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Why journalists get frustrated with corporate PR: Spokesman at state DOT has out-of-office email with alternative contact. That person's email bounces back as not recognized. Call to listed cell of spokesperson says voice mail not set up. Unbelievable.

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UPDATED: We've updated our story about the Airbus A350 freighter order from Air China Cargo to include this morning's news from Cathay Pacific. . . https://t.co/t5izZCWyiF

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Airbus has nearly double Boeing's $BA orders for next-gen, widebody freighters after booking an order from Air China Cargo . . . . https://t.co/t5izZCWyiF

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Walmart runs an elite supply chain organization. Today $WMT unveiled a new inbound truck consolidation program aimed at reducing costs, smoothing store replenishment. Details here: https://t.co/TO2TwnsQIN

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Collective bargaining on new U.S. Postal Service contract for letter carriers is stalled. We've got an update on PostalMag and FreightWaves . . . https://t.co/weBerH09E6

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FreightWaves previously reported National Airlines planned to take delivery of 2nd 777 freighter from Boeing at end May. National announced news today. My April 20 story has all details about the fleet expansion . . . https://t.co/GxD1R6Yq49

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Australia Post is not alone in seeing major declines in mail volumes and raising stamp prices. . . . . https://t.co/AnLoLtiufo

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Condor, the German airline with the striped planes and fun vibe, also moves cargo. @Condor . . . . . https://t.co/Y50fpYXJ8A

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Stord investors have provided more funding to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers and logistics software. . . . https://t.co/Vkn5lJzA5j

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The @F1 Canadian Grand Prix is underway in Montreal. Formula 1 fans might enjoy my story this week about the extreme logistics that happens behind the scenes to move race equipment to each site. From Miami, crews used freight rail for the 1st time. . . https://t.co/FHyVK7zJmZ

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China-backed parcel delivery startups are under scrutiny from Sen. Tom Cotton, who wants the Department of Justice to investigate allegations of unfair competition and data privacy, amid ongoing US-China tensions . . . . https://t.co/yCO1Us71O4