New England Logistics Firm Opens Another Dallas-Area Site
Barrett Distribution Centers has added a second fulfillment center to its Dallas-area footprint with a new Forney facility.
March 13, 2024California’s Inland Empire Warehousing Industry Declining
Southern California's Inland Empire is facing a steep downturn in employment and growth in its once-booming warehousing and logistics industry, brought on by unstable market conditions.
BWT Logistics Purchases North Carolina-Based 3PL IET
BWT Logistics is set to acquire Lowell, N.C.-based third-party logistics specialist International Express Trucking for an undisclosed sum.
California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge
A judge has denied a challenge to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.
GXO Logistics Testing Humanoid Robot at Georgia Facility
Warehouse workers could soon face new competition from robots: GXO Logistics Inc. is testing a humanoid model at its facility in Flowery Branch, Ga.
Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.
Warehouse Robots Help Deliver the Goods
As labor shortages persist, a French robotics company called Exotec, with North American headquarters in Atlanta, is seeing strong demand for its autonomous warehouse robots.
Bernie Sanders Launches Probe Into Amazon Workplace Safety
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) launched an investigation into charges of unsafe working conditions at Amazon.com Inc. warehouses across the U.S.
Warehouse Operators Look for ROI, Advantages in Automation
A tight labor market along with advances in warehouse robotics are the top reasons operators are beginning to make larger investments in automation.
Sector Rankings Reflect Shifting Freight Market
Freight brokerage, warehousing and dedicated carriage operations saw significant growth in 2022, while rocky international freight demand kept forwarders on the ropes.