The challenge of ensuring equitable distribution of the coronavirus vaccine is one of global scale, and the city of Miami provides a backdrop for the social and economic divides that the medical community must overcome.
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US Trucking, Logistics Sectors Ready to Mobilize for Vaccine Distribution
For the trucking and logistics industry, the challenges of COVID-19 vaccine distribution are just beginning. Hundreds of millions of doses will need to be shipped around the world and in the United States, and the process is just now getting underway.
December 10, 2020DoorDash’s 86% Jump Adds to Blistering Year for Unicorn IPOs
Shares of unprofitable food delivery platform DoorDash Inc. surged 86% in their trading debut Dec. 9, in the latest sign of investor exuberance in what already has been a record year for IPOs.
December 9, 2020AM Radio Transmitter Sites Now Valuable Real Estate for Logistics Industry
Sites that for decades housed AM radio towers today command top dollar as e-commerce fuels rising demand for new warehouses and logistics centers.
December 8, 2020Elaine Chao Discusses Partnerships as Busy Year Draws to a Close
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao credited stakeholders for helping regulators propel the industry forward through a challenging 2020.
December 8, 2020NACFE Launches New Initiative to Explore Autonomous Trucking
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency announced it has begun to explore autonomous goods movement by publishing a series of online articles under the banner NACFE’s Perspective on Autonomous Trucking.
November 30, 2020Delivery Startup DoorDash to Seek Up to $2.8 Billion in IPO
DoorDash Inc., the biggest U.S. food delivery company, is seeking to raise as much as $2.8 billion in an initial public offering that’s part of an end-of-year U.S. listings rush.
November 30, 2020The Rising Threat of Ransomware: How Trucking Can Fend Off Cyberattacks
No fleet manager or logistics worker ever wants to experience the sinking feeling that comes with seeing a message flash on their computer screen revealing they have become the victim of a ransomware attack.
November 30, 20202021 Expected to Be Pivotal Year for Commercialization of Electric Vehicles
With major truck manufacturers pushing into factory-built electric vehicles, 2021 is poised to be the year for the technology to transition from pilot testing to commercialization.
November 24, 2020SoftBank-Led Round Values Uber-Like Truck Startup at $12 Billion
Full Truck Alliance has raised $1.7 billion from investors including SoftBank Group Corp. and Tencent Holdings Ltd., a major cash infusion for the Uber-like trucking startup ahead of a potential initial public offering.
November 24, 2020