Logistics Companies Grow Cautious on Holiday Hiring Logistics companies and fulfillment specialists generally are keeping their hiring flat this year compared with last year, moving cautiously with their traditional seasonal staffing in an uncertain retail economy that has seen tepid growth in sales of goods. UPS to Acquire MNX in Bid to Bolster Healthcare Business [...]
Lessons from the 1947 Texas City port disaster : In 1947, tragedy struck the port in Texas City, Texas, where a French ship carrying highly flammable fertilizer caught fire and caused devastation to the port town. But the lessons learned from the disaster likely saved lives in the years following, according to the latest [...]
Contributed Content Thursday, September 14, 2023 FreightTech industry isn’t what it was a year ago Project44’s Jett McCandless comments on the state of technology as the company completes a round of layoffs on Thursday. Read More » Eric Kulisch Thursday, September 14, 2023 Orders for freighter aircraft slow [...]
1. Flexport Clears Out Executives After Clark’s Resignation as CEO Flexport founder Ryan Petersen is cleaning house after Dave Clark, a former top executive at Amazon.com, abruptly resigned as chief executive of the freight forwarder following disagreements over the direction of the business and spending on new operations. 2. West Coast Ports Face Hurdles [...]
1. Labor Day amplifies increase in cargo thefts in 2023 As it does every year, the upcoming Labor Day holiday brings with it concerns about cargo theft. This year, the spotlight burns a little brighter because shipment theft and pilferage seem to be picking up steam.Read More » 2. New anti-harassment guidance could raise [...]
The Demise of Yellow Trucking Yellow Trucking, once a stalwart in the transportation sector, has recently announced its filing for bankruptcy, marking the end of an era for the company. With a legacy dating back decades, Yellow Trucking was renowned for its reliability and efficiency. However, a culmination of internal missteps and external pressures has […]
Top 10 Reasons Why a Hand Delivery Service Is Worth Investing In Hand delivery services offer an efficient and reliable way to send goods to customers. As businesses turn more and more to online sales, having a dependable hand delivery service can be essential for successful customer service. Here are the top ten reasons why […]