disaster relief
- Weather and Critical Events
Disaster relief nonprofits fighting supply shortfalls
Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.
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Daily Infographic: DoorDash announces $1M disaster-relief grant program for restaurants
Restaurants impacted by recent disasters such as Hurricane Ida and the California wildfires are eligible to apply.
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The Log Book: Convoy kicks off Supplier Diversity Month initiatives
This week: Convoy gives $50/load incentive in October to carrier partners that represent diversity in the workplace, Operation Lifesaver announces this year’s Champion award and…
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Louisiana ports push for federal aid following Hurricane Ida
Ports across southeast Louisiana jointly submitted a request to President Joe Biden for federal aid.
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FreightWaves Classics: ALAN’s transportation and logistics partners help those in need
The American Logistics Aid Network plays a critical role in disaster relief. Read more about ALAN and its mission.
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Reshaping disaster-relief logistics: 8 questions for Amazon’s Abe Diaz
The company’s disaster relief guru explains how its new program could change the way the logistics industry responds to disasters.
Read More » Amazon opens first disaster-relief logistics hub
Amazon will store and pre-position supplies for quick release in the event of natural disasters.
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Logistics groups ready to help during potentially busy hurricane season
With an above-average number of hurricanes in the forecast this year, nonprofit logistics groups are busy preparing to help.
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Hurricane relief pressure-tests the ‘new normal’ supply chain
"When you're trying to bring loads into a COVID-19-affected world, it's like a Rubik's cube with 14 sides."
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Hurricane season heats up – responding to a big one
While hurricanes produce an abundance of freight-hauling opportunities, truckers should understand it’s best to hunker down before hitting the load boards.
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