Scanning Every Vehicle Could Cause Border Backups
A new U.S. law signed Jan. 5 requires every vehicle, truck and freight train that crosses into the United States from Mexico or Canada to be scanned and inspected at ports of entry with X-ray or similar technology.
February 16, 2021Snow, Ice May Stall Vaccine Shipments
The U.S. vaccine supply is increasing to 13.5 million doses per week, up from 11 million, but harsh winter weather may slow the pace temporarily.
February 16, 2021Understanding the Global Distribution of a Cure in Real-Time
With a new administration comes a new plan, 100 million vaccines in 100 days. Who is helping to get us there and how? Vice President of Global Healthcare Strategy and Marketing for UPS, Dan Gagnon, joins TT's Dan Ronan to discuss the global rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, cooperating with companies like FedEx for national distribution efforts, and whether this will be a defining moment for UPS.
February 16, 2021Electric Aircraft Demand Seen Growing for Deliveries
Electric aircraft such as drones could account for 30% of same-day package deliveries by 2040 as network scale dramatically brings down costs, according to L.E.K. Consulting.
February 16, 2021Amazon Sues N.Y. Attorney General, Claiming Excessive COVID Demands
Amazon .com Inc. is suing the New York State attorney general, arguing that she’s exceeding her authority in seeking to penalize the company for alleged failures in its pandemic safety protocols and treatment of workers at New York City warehouses.
February 12, 2021Forward Air Revenue Increased While Income Declined for Q4
Forward Air Corp. reported record fourth-quarter revenue but a decline in net income.
February 12, 2021Illinois Launches Program to Promote Supply Chain Management Training
Illinois officials and the Association for Supply Chain Management have partnered to launch a job-training program.
February 12, 2021Ryder Reports Q4 Improved Earnings
Ryder System Inc. on Feb. 11 reported fourth-quarter net income of $25.6 million, or 48 cents per share, compared with a loss of $53.5 million, or loss of $1.02, in the same period a year ago.
February 11, 2021Biden Team Pledges Aggressive Steps to Address Chip Shortage
The Biden administration is working to address the global semiconductor shortage that has caused auto manufacturers and other U.S. industries to halt production, a White House official said.
February 11, 2021XPO Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue Ever at $4.67 Billion
XPO Logistics Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings and its highest-ever quarterly revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.
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