Summer sales take spotlight off December e-commerce peak Online retailers Walmart, Amazon, and JD.com drive June surges through special deals. June 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Online retailers Walmart, Amazon, and JD.com drive June surges through special deals.Read More
Norfolk Southern weighs federal rail recommendations after East Palestine crash NTSB report finds railroad’s decision to “vent and burn” toxic chemicals was “unnecessary,” as union calls for stricter safety rules. June 26, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments NTSB report finds railroad’s decision to “vent and burn” toxic chemicals was “unnecessary,” as union calls for stricter safety rules.Read More
Cold chain group adds members in push to cut emissions Storing frozen food at -15C instead of industry standard -18C can slash energy consumption while preserving perishables, members say. June 26, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Storing frozen food at -15C instead of industry standard -18C can slash energy consumption while preserving perishables, members say.Read More
UPS sells off Coyote brokerage arm to RXO for $1.025 billion Deal at a “very reasonable price” will vault RXO from the 8th- to the third-largest freight brokerage in North America. June 24, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Deal at a “very reasonable price” will vault RXO from the 8th- to the third-largest freight brokerage in North America.Read More
AutoStore’s compact AS/RS for SMBs expands to U.S. market Norwegian cube storage giant announces first five customers for its Pio subsidiary for small businesses. June 17, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Norwegian cube storage giant announces first five customers for its Pio subsidiary for small businesses.Read More
Propane group criticizes California plan to ban internal combustion forklifts California Air Resources Board is set to vote on policy on June 27. May 30, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments California Air Resources Board is set to vote on policy on June 27. Read More
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. buys stake in Realtime Robotics Boston firm’s multirobot optimization software evaluates possible solutions to provide collision-free path planning for robotic arms. May 29, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Boston firm’s multirobot optimization software evaluates possible solutions to provide collision-free path planning for robotic arms.Read More
Trucking industry groups cheer House bill to fight freight fraud OOIDA and TIA back effort to give FMCSA more power to regulate brokers. May 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments OOIDA and TIA back effort to give FMCSA more power to regulate brokers.Read More
Wiliot partners with iFoodDS and Trustwell on food tracking Partnership could help food logistics firms comply with FSMA 204 track and trace rules. May 22, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Partnership could help food logistics firms comply with FSMA 204 track and trace rules.Read More
Old Dominion voters defeat call for greenhouse gas reduction targets Initiative fails to win majority in shareholder vote at annual meeting. May 17, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Initiative fails to win majority in shareholder vote at annual meeting.Read More