Amazon.com Inc. had been heading toward meeting one-day delivery requirements for its Prime service when the pandemic slowed its progress. Since the end of the pandemic, the company has regained its fast-delivery mojo. In response, the company said Monday that it plans to double the number of same-day delivery sites “in the coming years,” according…
In today’s recessionary freight market, cost efficiency and productivity are crucial components of safeguarding profits while providing top-notch customer service. Pinpointing — and correcting — inefficiencies is an important part of achieving a streamlined supply chain. Fortunately, modern technology makes it easier than ever to keep a close eye on freight. By utilizing tech to…
The biggest bankruptcy in U.S. trucking history could occur in the coming days when the nation’s third-largest less-than-truckload carrier, Yellow Corp., files. The company ceased all operations at noon on Sunday, and leadership representing its Teamsters workforce said it had been notified of a pending bankruptcy filing. The company is still shopping a small 3PL…
DHL Express announced Monday it will invest $192 million to build an aircraft maintenance facility to support its growing fleet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), where the package logistics provider operates its primary U.S. air hub. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority on Thursday approved $1 million worth of incentives for the 305,000-square-foot facility,…
There is a well-known saying: “Everyone is responsible for workplace safety.” While this holds some truth, it fails to mention that accountability is the other side of the coin. Everyone should do their part to ensure safe operations, but laws are in place for companies and key personnel to be held accountable for safety in…