Domestic express carriers spring into action, moving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare facilities.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shipments designed to test the COVID supply chain identified some potential delivery issues. Plus, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he would not have made a $700 loan to YRC Worldwide and trucking safety groups have concerns about possible exemptions for vaccine deliveries.
Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.
U.K.-based Arrival picks Charlotte, North Carolina, as its North American headquarters. It’s a 30-minute drive from its planned microfactory in South Carolina and close to UPS, a major customer for its electric vans.
Surviving cargo that was bound for the U.S. now is headed back to Asia.
Pilots at UPS and company officials disagree about the level of precautions being taken to keep them safe while providing essential cargo service around the world. The pilots’ union says infections are on the rise and more testing is needed.
Shipment-specific insurance coverage is now available from UPS Capital directly through InMotion Global’s AscendTMS. InMotion Global has also partnered with Superior Trucking Payroll Services for payroll options.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Nikola founder Trevor Milton can start selling his shares on Monday. Plus, what roles PACs play for transportation stakeholders and how diesel supporters feel about a Joe Biden presidency.
Truck drivers and other transportation workers deemed “essential” by the U.S. government could be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if supplies are limited.
UPS Healthcare is increasing its capability to provide dry ice for COVID vaccine shipments while Swiss firm SkyCell is going to market with a shipping container it says is more efficient and safer because it uses less dry ice.
UPS and Volvo Group concerned about changes proposed by regulators.
The Canadian government prequalified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehne + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Big Brown’s culture gets a shake-up as it eases policies on employee appearance.
Amazon has ambitions to expand its air network internationally, and now has its own airport sort center in Europe.
Major companies in the transportation and logistics world have taken interest in Canada’s massive undertaking to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Rate increases, which apply to ground, air and international services, take effect Dec. 27.
UPS pilots say the company isn’t holding up its end of the bargain to keep them safe while flying cargo during a pandemic. UPS denies the claims.
COVID vaccines will be the highest priority for air cargo companies, and that means other types of shipments could sit in warehouses waiting to catch a flight if space is short.
Higher U.S. operating costs take center stage in discussion of company’s outlook.
Revenue climbs to more than $21 billion, a near 16% gain.
