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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Department of Labor said she is playing an active role in ongoing negotiations between West Coast dockworkers and their container terminal employers, including progress reported on Thursday. “I have been engaged with the parties and our role is to help support them to stay at…
WASHINGTON — A new panel set up to advise federal regulators is looking into limiting — or eliminating — the ability of a trucking company to wield financial power over a driver through truck lease-purchasing agreements. The recommendation, still in draft form, was one of the discussion points Tuesday during the first meeting of the…
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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 company behind Northern Air Cargo has taken delivery of two widebody freighter aircraft this year and immediately placed them in storage because there isn’t enough business to operate them profitably despite the improved outlook for the global airfreight market, FreightWaves has learned. The decision represents the latest case of an all-cargo airline throttling back…
Delta Air Lines has inaugurated John F. Kennedy International Airport’s largest temperature-controlled facility for pharmaceuticals and perishable goods. The Atlanta-based carrier announced Thursday that it has doubled cold-storage capacity to 16,000 square feet with a $15 million investment in the stand-alone facility at New York’s primary international gateway. Delta (NYSE: DAL) previously had two smaller…