The cost to transport America’s harvest from the Midwest to the rest of the world is soaring as shrinking water levels on the Mississippi River drive up barge freight rates.
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Barge Freight Rates Surge as Mississippi River Levels Drop
UPS Offers Buyouts to 167 Pilots as Air Cargo Slumps
UPS Inc. is offering a voluntary severance package for 167 pilots amid a slump in air freight volume.
Panama Canal Congestion Threatens US Trucking
Panama Canal officials say limiting how many ships can go through the waterway could have downstream effects on U.S. trucking like slowdowns and bottlenecks.
Amazon, Shopify Open Amazon Logistics Resources to Sellers
Amazon .com Inc. and Shopify Inc. have struck a deal to allow merchants who pay for Shopify’s e-commerce tools to use Amazon’s logistics network.
Florida Starts to Recover as Idalia Rain Hits North Carolina
Florida has started to dig out from the aftermath of Idalia, which weakened to a tropical storm even as it brought heavy rain across Georgia and the Carolinas.
Tyson Foods Reorganizes, Appoints New Supply Chain Chief
Tyson Foods will centralize areas such as transportation and warehousing under fresh meats head Brady Stewart in the food giant’s latest effort to restore profits.
Five States Issue Emergency Commercial Vehicle Orders
Florida and four other states issued emergency waivers for commercial motor vehicles that remain in effect for varying periods up to a month to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia.
Amazon Delivery Drivers in Denver Undergo Unique Training
Many Amazon delivery drivers located in Denver have likely gone through a three-day course developed locally, one that could eventually serve as a model of driver training elsewhere.
Perspective: A Global View of Decarbonization
The trucking industry is the backbone of the economy. Finding the right balance between cutting emissions and continuing to effectively meet demand is our ultimate green mission.
Sam’s Club to Open Big Distribution Center in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma officials applauded news that Sam’s Club will invest $40 million to open a large distribution center in the state scheduled to open early next year.