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US Judge Orders Stop to USPS Cuts, Echoing Others

A federal judge in Philadelphia joined others Sept. 28 in ordering a halt to recent Postal Service cuts that critics say are causing mail delays and threatening the integrity of the presidential election.

September 28, 2020
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DeJoy Says Postal Workers Could Abuse Election Overtime Order

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a judge that a court order directing the U.S. Postal Service to reinstate overtime to ensure speedy delivery of mail-in ballots for the Nov. 3 election could be abused by workers.

September 28, 2020
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Chicago E-Commerce Startup ShipBob Lands $68 Million for Rapid Expansion

ShipBob, a Chicago-based e-commerce logistics company, raised $68 million to fund an expansion amid a pandemic-fueled boom in online shopping.

September 28, 2020
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U.S. Xpress Joins vHub Trailer Marketplace

U.S. Xpress Enterprises has joined the repositioning and sharing marketplace vHub, the companies announced Sept. 23.

September 25, 2020
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentFuelLogistics

Lion Battery-Electric Trucks Bound for Amazon

Lion Electric announced that it will deliver 10 Class 6 battery-electric vehicles to Amazon.com Inc., with the first two arriving this year.

September 25, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Amazon’s Drone Delivery Fleet Hits Milestone With FAA Clearance

Amazon­.com took a leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a few companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.

September 25, 2020
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UPS Appoints Nicole Clifton President of Social Impact, UPS Foundation

UPS Inc. appointed Nicole Clifton as president of Social Impact and The UPS Foundation, effective Nov. 1.

September 25, 2020
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DeJoy Tells Judge Mail-Sorting Machines Can’t Be Reassembled

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy told a judge the U.S. Postal Service can’t reassemble the hundreds of high speed mail-sorting machines that were taken apart this year, a project that more than a dozen states allege was intended to undermine the upcoming election.

September 24, 2020
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Purge of Chinese Technologies Confusing, Rushed, Costly, Trucking Groups Say

Trucking industry groups said the rule requiring carriers to locate and purge technology made by five Chinese companies is confusing and doesn't give them time to complete their searches.

September 24, 2020
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Study Outlines Current, Future 3PL Trends

Third-party logistics companies are facing a changing environment and an evolving relationship with shippers, according to a new study.

September 23, 2020