Slowing demand for industrial and logistics warehousing space resulted in fewer industrial mega-leases of 1 million square feet or more in 2023, according to a report released Friday by CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a real estate services firm. The number of big-box warehouse lease signings fell to 43 in 2023 from a record 63…
On episode 674 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Revoy founder Ian Rust about their new device that instantly turns any diesel truck into a hybrid. Fresh off his appearance on Tucker Carlson’s show, Gord Magill stops by to talk about how he got the opportunity, Canadian trucking protests and whether he’s actually…
Global supply chain solutions provider Flexport may be contemplating another round of layoffs in the coming weeks, according to sources familiar with the matter. Initially reported Friday by business publication The Information, insiders disclosed that the company is considering a workforce reduction of approximately 20%, potentially affecting close to 500 employees. FreightWaves contacted Flexport for…
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary O’Connell. Thanks for having me! All thawed out (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Cold chain tech provider Grip has moved into the fulfillment space. The…
On this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road, host Jeremy Reymer was joined by KSM Transport Advisors Chief Operating Officer Chris Henry. The pair discussed how companies can best navigate turbulent times based on KSMTA’s “12 Traits of Highly Profitable Trucking Companies” series. Henry is no stranger to figuring out what makes a trucking…