U.S. manufacturing expanded in August at the fastest pace since late 2018, powered by growth in new orders that are a bright spot in an otherwise struggling economy.
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Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since Late 2018
Walmart’s Challenger to Amazon Prime Will Launch Sept. 15
Walmart Inc.’s answer to Amazon Prime finally has a launch date.
Amazon’s Boler Davis in Mix to Become First Black Logistics Chief
When Alicia Boler Davis was elevated to Jeff Bezos’ vaunted S-Team leadership council earlier this month, she became the first Black executive to enter Amazon .com Inc.’s upper ranks — and a candidate to run the company’s far-flung logistics empire.
Amazon’s Drone Delivery Fleet Hits Milestone With FAA Clearance
Retail behemoth Amazon .com Inc. took a big leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a handful of companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.
Unveiling the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers List
Through financial and logistical challenges, the companies on this year’s Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have been finding ways to navigate this turbulent time while ensuring that shipments continue to reach their destinations.
Private Fleets Respond to Higher E-Commerce Demand
Private fleet operators have been riding a roller coaster since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
New Jersey to Hike Gasoline, Diesel Tax to Offset Consumption Drop
Tax rates on diesel and gasoline will go up in New Jersey to offset declines in fuel consumption, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge Orders USPS to Provide Info on Service Changes
A federal judge in Washington state is giving the Trump administration and the U.S. Postal Service 10 days to turn over records and information about service changes that critics say could undermine mail-in voting in the November election.
August 28, 2020Amazon Buys 1,800 Electric Mercedes Vans in Latest Green Effort
Amazon .com Inc. is buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, the retailer’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.
Amazon Fresh Opens First Supermarket in Los Angeles
Amazon is soft-launching a new supermarket Aug. 27, with a shopping cart that tallies up items as it enters the basket and enables instant checkout, and Alexa stations throughout the store that can answer questions.