Logistics News
Labor Abuse Allegations Tie Up Ships in Australia Ports
Australian authorities detained at least two cargo ships for alleged labor violations related to demands from seafarers to be sent home, some of whom have spent more than a year at sea.
August 12, 2020Planning Expert Emphasizes Health Considerations in Public Policy
Public agencies at all levels of government, including the ones related to transportation, should incorporate health considerations into policy decisions, a planning expert said.
August 12, 2020Canadian Carrier Fastfrate Group Acquires Bestway
Less-than-truckload and logistics company Fastfrate Group has acquired cross-border carrier Bestway Cartage Limited and Bestway Global Limited, Fastfrate announced Aug. 10.
August 10, 2020Mall Operator Weighs Empty Spaces as Amazon Centers
Mall operator Simon Property Group Inc. has been in talks with Amazon .com Inc. to turn some empty store space formerly occupied by anchor tenants such as J.C. Penney Co. Inc. and Sears Holdings Corp. into Amazon fulfillment centers, Dow Jones reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
August 10, 2020USPS Overhaul Challenged by Democrats
The U.S. Postal Service overhauled its organizational structure, as Democrats called for an investigation into whether the changes implemented by President Donald Trump’s postmaster general pose a threat to mail-in ballots for the November election.
August 10, 2020Americold Posts Q2 Gains in Earnings, Revenue
Americold Realty Trust reported improved net income and revenue for the second quarter.
August 7, 2020USPS Loses $2.2 Billion in 3 Months as Virus Woes Persist
The U.S. Postal Service says it lost $2.2 billion in the three months that ended in June as the beleaguered agency — hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic — piles up financial losses that officials warn could top $20 billion over two years.
August 7, 2020UPS to Levy Holiday Surcharges as °®¶¹´«Ã½ Deliveries Climb
United Parcel Service Inc. will apply hefty surcharges on its biggest customers during the holiday peak season to help manage an avalanche of residential deliveries spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
August 7, 2020Supply Chain Risk Grows as Weary Crews Halt Ships and Clog Ports
A new risk to global supply chains is emerging as exhausted seafarers stuck offshore for months halt work, a breaking point caused by restrictions on crew changes amid coronavirus precautions.
August 7, 2020