disaster relief
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Infographics
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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News
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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News
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
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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News
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.
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News
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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Weather and Critical Events
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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Weather and Critical Events
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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Sponsored Insights
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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Inside FreightWaves
In times of chaos, the American logistics industry steps up
The logistics professionals, shippers, warehouse operators, dispatchers, brokers, and most importantly, truck drivers step up and provide an orchestrated effort to ensure the safety and…
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