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Move follows UPS fees implemented a few days ago.

As protests over the death of George Floyd expand nationwide, road closures and safety concerns are starting to impact freight movements and put the lives of truck drivers at risk

The coronavirus isn’t slowing down UPS Airlines. It’s continuing with a major fleet expansion and new routes because of e-commerce trends.

Opponents of increasing size standards for trucks fear permanent changes post-pandemic.

Amazon will occupy a huge air cargo facility being built at San Bernardino Airport as it expands its private airline and air delivery network.

Interest is rising in Workhorse’s electric truck-based drone delivery system as the company seeks $40 million credit line to scale production.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.  A funny paradox says that there is a particular restaurant that is so busy nobody bothers to go there anymore. Well, after the siege of sheltering at home is lifted in various cities […]

UPS faces economic and other challenges in the wake of COVID-19.

Drones have taken on added importance with the coronavirus pandemic, offering ways to do tasks faster and without dangerous physical contact.

FAA cuts tower hours for air traffic control, but airports should continue to function smoothly.

The U.S. government, hospitals and aid groups are relying on UPS, Atlas Air and other airfreight to speed deliveries of critical supplies.

Prominent transportation leaders are part of a business task force offering ideas on when and how to lift coronavirus restrictions.

Rate slack at heart of White House decision to deny agency direct COVID-19 aid

Ware2Go is providing free logistical support to a New York City non-profit donating PPE supplies to medical workers. Plus, Cass Freight Index tumbles, oil prices continue to fall and airline stimulus funds hit a snag.

Two former UPS executives have new roles with Atlanta-based companies and a service center manager is named.

After initially being part of Utah’s self-declaration process for anyone entering the state, truck drivers and airline pilots have now been exempted from the order. Also, Kentucky extends emergency orders and Nebraska Trucking Association launches #ThankaTrucker campaign.

Cargo planes are in high demand these days because they are the fastest way to get vital medical equipment and supplies to health care workers trying to save the lives of those infected with the coronavirus. But inflexible regulations and bureaucrats can undermine that speed.

While FEMA is working to airlift medical supplies from international sources, the White House doesn’t want to share equipment with other countries that may be in need. But don’t blame logistics providers like FedEx, which are executing on their logistics contracts.

UPS offers companies a full suite of supply chain services. They can pick what they need or get a turnkey solution. Now the third-party logistics provider is playing the same role for FEMA.

Coalition says legislation would help ensure flow of new drivers.