Mullen Group has acquired the remaining shares of Pacific Coast Express Ltd., the company announced Sept. 1.
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Mullen Group Acquires Remaining Shares of Pacific Coast Express Limited
DOT Releases National Freight Strategic Plan
U.S. Department of Transportation officials convened virtually to unveil the comprehensive National Freight Strategic Plan on Sept. 3.
Trucking Surges as Capacity Tightens Amid Continued Pandemic
More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic the trucking industry’s health is stronger than the U.S. economy, as segments used in final-mile delivery, e-commerce, and deliveries to grocery stores and hospitals thrive.
FedEx to Increase Peak Hiring 27% for ‘Unprecedented’ Season
FedEx Corp. plans to hire about 70,000 seasonal workers to handle the holiday surge of packages, a 27% increase from last year’s peak, in what is expected to be an unprecedented level of delivery demand.
Freight Market Could Be Shifting in Favor of Carriers
The freight market could be shifting toward carriers after favoring shippers the past two years.
US Trade Deficit Surges in July to Highest in 12 Years
The U.S. trade deficit surged in July to $63.6 billion, the highest level in 12 years, as imports jumped by a record amount.
Airlines Are Removing Seats to Make Space for Cargo
Cargo, one of the least glamorous aspects of flying, is proving a rare ray of light for airlines amid the coronavirus gloom.
September 3, 2020GM CEO Mary Barra to Meet With Ivanka Trump at Job Training Site
General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will meet Sept. 2 with President Donald Trump’s daughter and adviser, Ivanka Trump, who is scheduled to tour the automaker’s training center north of Detroit.
Amazon’s Whole Foods Opens Delivery-Only Facility in Brooklyn
Whole Foods Market on Sept. 1 opened a location in Brooklyn that it’s calling a store — except shoppers won’t be welcome to walk the aisles.
Global Trade Seen Rebounding Faster Now Than Post-2008 Recession
Global trade is on course to recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic than after the 2008 financial crisis, according to Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy.