COVID-19 is driving change in industry that highlights a new way businesses may operate going forward. Plus, air cargo companies accused of jacking rates, warehouse hiring rises and trucking’s image is getting a makeover.
The demand for coronavirus medical supplies is so great that passenger aircraft are being repurposed for cargo service, logistics companies are chartering those airplanes and full freighters, and governments are setting up air pipelines with logistics partners.
The airline industry’s recovery will be more U-shaped than V-shaped, experts warn.
The USPS received a $10 billion line of credit in the U.S. Senate version of the coronavirus relief bill. What will the U.S. House of Representatives do?
Wingcopter is a German-based startup that manufactures drones that attain maximum speeds of 150 mph with a 75-mile range.
FedEx is using its air-and-ground express network to delivery COVID-19 test specimens to labs, while UPS used its expertise to help the federal government set up the drive-through program
Carol Tomé named new CEO at UPS. David Abney to retire at the end of 2020 after a 46-year career.
Workhorse said its electric delivery van will enter production in the next few weeks, with various configurations and sizes to be offered eventually.
Shippers combat coronavirus with new procedures, questions for drivers; carriers advise proper hygiene, while Amazon requires sanitization of workstations, vehicles
Lightweight electric van maker expects to build 300-400 units this year as transition to production inches forward while costs remain high amid Q4 revenue of just $3,000.
Profits grew in the fourth quarter and full-year 2019 at ATSG as its leasing and airline subsidiaries both performed well.
Final-mile smart lock provider BoxLock announces $4.5 million funding round.
Carrier asserts current CDL requirement “creates a strain” on its operations.
DHL has issued layoff notices for 134 workers in Detroit as it seeks to renegotiate a contract with a supplier. Also, Amazon ditches delivery providers, rail and intermodal volumes drops.
This week we make a clean sweep of the headlines and all the freight and logistics action. It’s a tough balancing act, getting it all in a single live episode of What the Truck?!?, but if anyone can do it, Dooner and Prevost can. Just look at how we demonstrate the power of gravity with […]
If it weren’t for sophisticated cold chains, your Valentine’s Day roses could be wilting.
UPS pilots stand to see improved wages and retirement benefits from a new contract.
Pilots hold many of the cards when it comes to cargo capacity in China. If they decline flight assignments to avoid catching the coronavirus, lots of merchandise and supplies won’t get delivered on time.
UPS ground service shut down in more than 100 counties in Texas, Oklahoma.
Some or all operations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa affected.
