Guest: Matt Castle of C.H. Robinson on tight air capacity; Supply chain managers weigh in on infrastructure; California legislation redefines how truck drivers are classified in the workforce

Logistics Matters with DC VELOCITY

In this episode, guest Matt Castle, vice president of air services at C.H. Robinson, discusses the tight air freight market. While passengers are starting to fly again on commercial planes, that extra belly space for cargo has not really alleviated the capacity constraints on the air freight market. Is there any improvement in sight, or is this what to expect for the rest of the year? Are there good alternatives to routing freight by air?
Once again, our nation's infrastructure is being debated in Washington. However, this time there seems to be the political will to get something done where efforts have failed in the past. The two parties are highlighting different priorities in their proposals, but what do supply chain managers see as critical pieces that they wish to see in infrastructure improvements?
On Wednesday, an appeals court in California upheld Assembly Bill Five, better known as AB-5, which redefines how gig and independent contract workers are classified within the workforce. Its provisions have serious implications for truck drivers and the trucking industry, including that many contract drivers will now be required to receive full employment benefits. It's a measure that could be adapted for legislation in other states.
Articles and resources mentioned in this episode:

• C.H.Robinson
• Industry weighs in on infrastructure spending
• California court says trucking fleets must provide drivers with full employment benefits
• DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage
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