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What’s Going on With Warehouse Space and Prices? Here’s What the Data Says
The Logistics Managers' Index (LMI) suggests the "freight recession" is real, as growth slowed for the third…
Why Truckers Want Congress to Repeal This ‘Outdated’ Tax
They say it's standing in the way of greener fleets.
Oakland and Savannah Ports Invest in Infrastructure
The Georgia port's plans cost an estimated $4.5 billion, while the California hub got $175 million in state…
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FedEx Freight Furloughs Ramp Up
The shipping giant's reported decision comes just days after the logistics giant cut more than 10 percent of…
Supply Chain Tracking Tech Adoption Not Quite There Yet: Survey
Nearly half of companies still haven't fully implemented sophisticated tracking technology across the supply…
Furloughs Hit FedEx Freight
The move comes in response to current business conditions, the company said.
Pre-Thanksgiving Rail Strike Off the Table
The move could offer labor more leverage at the negotiating table.
This New Alliance Wants to Fix California’s Supply Chain ‘Crisis’
"Goods movement doesn't stop at our borders," the group's co-chair said of who has a stake in the…
Trucker Transparency Demands Panned as ‘Free Market’ Meddling
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association asked federal authorities for a new transparency rule more…
‘We Need $5 an Hour’: Amazon Workers ‘Insulted’ by Wage Bump
The e-commerce giant said it will spend roughly $1 billion over the next year to raise starting hourly pay…
FedEx CEO Waives Off Contractor ‘Perception Issue’
The executive assured investors the network is ready for the peak season as FedEx slashes costs and raises…
Railroads Brace for Possible Strike
Carriers begin hold on hazardous, time-sensitive shipments as clock ticks on contract talks with remaining…
Vans Owner Sees Retailers Getting Cautious, Consumers Getting ‘Choiceful’
Supply chain disruptions including ocean and air rates improved, but some retailers are more cautious with…
Steve Madden’s $306 Million Stockpile: ‘There Will Be More Promotional Activity’
"Macro conditions deteriorated during the quarter and we did see consumer demand and sales trends moderate…
Trucking Should Brace for ‘Wild Ride’ in Coming Months
Carriers are now proposing and accepting low-rate loads, a big difference from "where we were six to nine…