California Logistics Firm to Pay $3.5 Million in Back Wages, Benefits
The U.S. Department of Labor said logistics firm California Cartage Co. will pay $3.5 million to nearly 1,500 warehouse workers, after investigators found the Long Beach company failed to pay wages and benefits required under federal law.
September 19, 2018Savannah Port Extends Volume Growth
If there is one word that describes Georgia ports in 2018 it is “growth,” with another record-breaking month in the books.
September 18, 2018Wheeler Trucking to Add 70 Jobs After Securing GM Contract
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — A trucking firm with a growing presence in Springfield is planning to add close to 70 new jobs after securing a contract with GM as the sole firm to haul new medium-duty trucks being produced at Navistar’s Springfield facility.
September 18, 2018Maersk Container Vessel First to Take Arctic Shortcut
COPENHAGEN — A shipping vessel operated by the world’s largest container shipping company, Maersk, has for the first time managed to sail through Arctic waters off northern Russia, Danish public broadcaster DR reported Sept. 17.
September 18, 2018Connecticut to Offer Self-Driving Pilot Program in Four Communities
Self-driving cars could be on the road in large numbers sooner than anyone expected — possibly by 2021 — even if public support for autonomous vehicles appears to be dropping.
September 17, 2018UPS Hiring 100,000 for Holiday Shipping Season
UPS announced that it is hiring about 100,000 temporary workers for the holiday shipping season.
September 17, 2018Import Surge Drives Busiest August in Port of Oakland’s 91-Year History
The Port of Oakland on Sept. 13 reported the busiest August in its 91-year history, a record start to its peak season with imports up 9.2% from a year ago.
September 14, 2018Autonomous Vehicles to Bring Groceries to Oklahoma City Residents
Don’t worry, you haven’t fallen, but the turnip truck is about to start driving itself.
September 14, 2018Pittsburgh to Receive Eight New Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles
Pittsburgh Parking Authority garages will see nearly double the number of electric vehicle charging stations through a gift from Duquesne Light Co.
September 13, 2018Container Volumes Up at Port of New York and New Jersey
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Business is booming for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
September 12, 2018