disaster relief

Amazon is deploying its private cargo airline to help humanitarian organizations fly supplies to earthquake-damaged Venezuela.

In this edition: The pharmaceutical supply chain improves packaging, Hurricane Milton disrupts the perishable supply chain and caffeine comes in frozen form.

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Fallout from Ohio train derailment calls to mind disasters from years past.

Preparing donations for shipping

Carriers and brokers tend to have the weather on a TV somewhere in their facilities throughout hurricane season because of the dramatic impacts storms can have on their operations and bottom lines. Ian hit at a time when trucking will not be as reactive to this devastating storm.

urricane season can frequently — and unexpectedly — change the trucking dynamic. Part of this involves the positioning of equipment in anticipation for hauling FEMA freight.

Winter storm damage and inflation have some transportation-sector nonprofits scrambling for disaster relief supplies.

Restaurants impacted by recent disasters such as Hurricane Ida and the California wildfires are eligible to apply.

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 ATA is honored for its disaster relief efforts.

Ports across southeast Louisiana jointly submitted a request to President Joe Biden for federal aid.

The company’s disaster relief guru explains how its new program could change the way the logistics industry responds to disasters.

Amazon will store and pre-position supplies for quick release in the event of natural disasters.

With an above-average number of hurricanes in the forecast this year, nonprofit logistics groups are busy preparing to help.

“When you’re trying to bring loads into a COVID-19-affected world, it’s like a Rubik’s cube with 14 sides.”

While hurricanes produce an abundance of freight-hauling opportunities, truckers should understand it’s best to hunker down before hitting the load boards.

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 well being of our country.

Federal Emergency Management Agency’s advisory board recommends a pilot of the blockchain-based registry to ultimately improve claim processes and disaster responses.

Puerto Rico getting 25% of money in wake of 2017 hurricanes.