Record amount of spending forecasted for Father’s Day
Consumers are showing increased appreciation for fathers this year, as indicated by the National Retail Federation's survey.
What is driving the desire among Americans to seek part-time employment?
As the pandemic recedes, more Americans are gravitating towards part-time and freelance work, seeking flexibility in the job market where workers still have the upper hand.
Eastern Canada Wildfires Blanket US Cities in Smoke, Raising Climate Change Concerns
Smoke from severe wildfires in eastern Canada has caused a significant decline in air quality across the US, impacting states as far west as Minnesota and as far south as South Carolina.
Driving Real Progress towards Sustainable Operations
As the urgency to address climate change grows, companies must go beyond greenwashing and empty promises and take measurable steps towards achieving their sustainability goals.
Eliminating Ineffective Safety Regulations: OOIDA's Spencer Calls for Reform
During a meeting of the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee, Todd Spencer, President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), urged the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to assess the effectiveness of existing safety regulations.
Freight Railroad Alert Level Raised Amid Growing Concerns
West Coast port tensions and slowdowns caused by labor disputes are spreading congestion to freight railroads, raising concerns for the supply chain.
Flight Disruptions Continue in Eastern U.S. as Canada Wildfire Smoke Returns
Wildfire smoke from Canada caused flight disruptions in the Eastern U.S. on Thursday, following delays the previous day due to decreased visibility.
The Current Landscape of Global Logistics
Unforeseen drops in international freight pricing and an oversupply of freight capacity have led to a reversal in the global trade, supply chain, and logistics landscape.
Growing Vessel Buildup and Supply Chain Disruptions Plague West Coast Ports
Increasing vessel arrivals at the Port of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been impacted by labor slowdowns, causing disruptions in supply chain operations.
Insights from New Survey: Decline in Job Seekers for Truck Driving Positions
A recent survey conducted by the Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics (PDA) sheds light on the current state of the truck driving job market.
Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery with Technology for Superior Customer Experiences
As customer expectations in the retail industry shift towards fast and free delivery, leveraging last-mile delivery technology has become crucial for retailers and carriers to meet these demands.
Automated tax compliance has the potential to enhance supply chains
The digitization of commerce and the growth of cross-channel selling have increased friction points in the buying process.
Low container shipping freight rates are not viable in the long term, says the CEO
Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest container shipping operator, has warned that current low freight rates in the industry are unsustainable and must increase. CEO Rolf Habben Jansen stated that there are spot rates below cost, which is not viable in the long run.
Nike, McCormick, and several other companies are actively addressing supply chain emissions
Tracking and reducing Scope 3 emissions in supply chains is a major focus for companies like Nike, McCormick, and The Estée Lauder Companies.
Terminals at the Port of Los Angeles have resumed operations following work stoppages
Container terminals at the Port of Los Angeles have reopened after work stoppages caused by labor disputes.
CH Robinson, a leading logistics company, has chosen a Ford executive as its new CEO
Bozeman, who most recently served as the vice president of Ford's customer service division, will assume the role on June 26.
In the UAE plans are underway to establish a massive freight grid
Swedish electric and autonomous trucking company, Einride, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to develop a freight mobility grid called Falcon Rise.
Production at Toyota Indus has been temporarily halted
Toyota Indus, a subsidiary of Toyota operating in Pakistan, has announced the complete shutdown of its production plant in Karachi from June 3 to June 8, 2023.
OPEC+ partners urge for clarity; Russian crude exports remain at high levels
Russian crude oil exports continue at high levels with no significant evidence of output cuts, raising concerns among OPEC+ partners.
We may not need EVs to lower carbon emissions
Toyota has released a study suggesting that electric vehicles (EVs) may not be necessary to significantly reduce carbon emissions.