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Teamsters reject UPS’ first economic counterproposal
Call it a game of contract cat and mouse or not, but the Teamsters union strongly attacked UPS Inc.’s economic counterproposal as negotiations resumed in Washington to hammer out a new master contract. The company’s…
Future of Supply Chain Day 2: Fighting fraud, visibility and building a digital freight network – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is coming to you live from day 2 at FreightWaves Future of Supply Chain in Cleveland, OH. On the show they’re covering a brand new FreightTech partnership aimed at fighting…
Running on Ice: Electricity comes to the reefer unit
Hello, and welcome to the coolest community in freight! Here you’ll find the latest information on warehouse news, tech developments and all things reefer madness-related. I’m your controller of the thermostat, Mary…
Collapsed section of I-95 in Philly reopens, beating all forecasts
One day before the weekend that was projected to mark the reopening of a collapsed section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia, the major north-south interstate is back in business. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the…
1975 Japanese embargo threatened Florida citrus, but it wasn’t political
In this edition from the March 1975 issue of American Shipper, FreightWaves shares an article discussing the resumption of citrus shipping from Florida to Japan after an embargo. Japan grapefruit trade resumes The Japanese…
Logistics Plus Expands European Operations
Logistics Plus Inc. has acquired Dutch peer Jan Krediet in an effort to expand its European presence, the Erie, Pa.-based logistics service provider said June 22.
Value of supply chain visibility to continue soaring as technology improves
CLEVELAND — For decades, most shippers relied on knowing when an order was scheduled to pick up and deliver — and barely much else. Today, everyone from retailers to manufacturers and distributors wants to be informed about…
Can industrial control system concepts enhance trucking cybersecurity?
When the general public sees a semi-truck on the road, most just think about the exterior — a cab, a trailer, a driver and 18 wheels. They don’t often stop to wonder about what else it takes to make the truck run. Truck…
ASL Airlines United Kingdom begins flying 1st cargo jet
ASL Aviation Holdings’ cargo airline operating from the United Kingdom has doubled its fleet to two aircraft with the addition of a used 737-800 jet converted by Boeing from passenger to freighter configuration. The company…
NMFTA touts success of electronic BOLs ahead of implementation date
The use of electronic bill of lading (eBOL) capabilities is gaining steam throughout the less-than-truckload industry, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) said Friday. The goal is to create one…
