UPS Inc. will use drones to fill prescriptions for residents of The Villages in Florida, one of the country’s biggest retirement communities, amid a lockdown to halt the coronavirus.
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UPS to Fly Medications by Drone to Florida Retirement Community
Port Authorities Commit to Stay Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Twenty port authorities in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America signed a declaration committing to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Schneider Partners With Overhaul to Improve Freight Visibility and Security
Schneider National is aiming to improve freight visibility options and security by partnering with Overhaul, the company announced April 21.
April 27, 2020Canadian Pacific Reports Lower Net Income, Robust Revenue in Q1
Canadian Pacific reported reduced first-quarter earnings April 21 as the railroad’s revenue was up 15.6% to C$2.04 billion compared with $1.77 billion in the same quarter a year ago.
Union Pacific Reports Strong Q1 Earnings
Union Pacific Corp. reported first-quarter earnings that outpaced Wall Street expectations, even as its quarterly revenue dipped.
Meat Supply Threats Grow With First Brazil Shutdown
It’s no longer just the U.S. that’s facing a meat scare. Top exporter Brazil is seeing its first plant shutdown, meaning the coronavirus is now snarling supplies from arguably the world’s most critical producer.
Midwest States Join Forces on COVID-19 Response
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, members of the Mid America Association of State Transportation Officials have collaborated to ease restrictions on freight haulers.
Amazon Sales Curbs in France Stay as Judges Put Safety First
Amazon .com Inc. lost its fight to be able to sell the whole range of its products in France after failing to convince judges it had taken measures to protect workers from the coronavirus.
Echo Global Suffers $2.9 Million Loss in Q1
Echo Global Logistics swung to a loss in the first quarter as it faced pricing pressures and the early financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Instacart Doubled Workforce in a Month
Instacart Inc. more than doubled the number of people who pick and deliver groceries to customers over the past few weeks and said it will add an additional 250,000 in the next two months, a response to unprecedented demand for the service.