Tag: transportation
Port of Oakland volume declines as Shanghai struggles with lockdowns
- General News
Port of Oakland cargo volume is down in 2022, a consequence principally of China’s COVID crackdown and its ripple effect on ocean carrier scheduling.
Lineage Logistics expands into Singapore with acquisition
- General News
Lineage Logistics, LLC., the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced it has acquired Mandai Link Logistics, marking the Company’s market entry into Singapore.
Gideon launches autonomous forklift for loading and unloading
- General News
Gideon, the robotics and AI solutions company, today announced a pioneering new solution – Trey, an autonomous forklift for truck trailer loading and unloading operations.
Trucking industry: a possible repeat of 2019?
- Analysis
At this point, some observers are predicting another recession in the trucking industry. Whether that comes true or not, this is probably not the best time in history to get a CDL license and try to hit the road.
Freightflow integrates with Trucker Tools apps
- General News
Trucker Tools, which provides a full portfolio of digital freight management tools and mobile apps for truckload carriers and brokers, announced today it had completed integration of its platform with leading transportation management software (TMS) provider Freightflow.
Lineage Logistics acquires Canadian supply chain firm
- General News
Lineage Logistics, LLC, one of the world’s leading and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REITs and logistics solutions providers, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire VersaCold Logistics Services, a leading cold chain solution provider in Canada, from TorQuest Partners and its co-investment partners, The Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and OPTrust.
Walmart boosts driver pay, starts fleet development program
- Retail
Throughout Walmart’s history, we’ve been committed to turning ambition into opportunity. In the last several years, we’ve cast a wide net, inviting associates from across the business to learn more, see more and do more.
Independent contractors: The seesaw teeters
- Analysis
One recurring element that is subject to the seesaws of partisan politics is the status of independent contractors versus paid employees, and it has a direct effect on truck drivers who deliver fresh produce.
XPO Logistics to split into two publicly traded companies
- General News
XPO Logistics, Inc. today announced that its board of directors, after a thorough examination of strategic alternatives, has approved a plan that the board believes is the optimal path to unlock value for XPO stakeholders.
SeaPort Manatee launches new era for Florida Gulf trade gateway
- General News
SeaPort Manatee is being launched as the forward-looking identity of the Manatee County Port Authority’s dynamic global trade gateway on the Gulf Coast of Florida.