C.H. Robinson innovates, news by Hebei Longsheng metals and minerals co., ltd.
| C.H. Robinson innovates as COVID-19 PPE needs surge once more The resurgence of COVID-19 cases in many U.S. states has raised the importance of the security of medical supply chains once more. Panjiva’s analysis shows that U.S. imports of products defined by the government as being needed to treat COVID-19 increased by 21.9% sequentially in May and by 68.6% year over year to reach $14.1 billion. Shipments of protective equipment climbed 54.3% higher sequentially while diagnostics only increased by 1.9%. Oxygen therapy gear actually declined in May though have likely climbed 22.7% in June according to seaborne shipping data. The logistics industry continues to find innovative ways to ensure delivery. C.H. Robinson has stated that its expedited less-than-container load, seaborne service is up to 14 days quicker than regular sea freight services and costs just 20% as much as air freight. The new service offering may be bearing fruit with U.S. seaborne imports of PPE handled by C.H. Robinson having increased by 43.0% sequentially in June compared to an industry average of 37.3%. Shipments linked to Expeditors rose by 34.3% and K+N’s increased by 7.3% By Hebei Longsheng Metals & Minerals Co,. Ltd. |
