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Robots Outnumber People 15-to-1 at Massive New UPS Warehouse
UPS Inc. just opened its largest warehouse, and plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by next year to handle tasks like lifting and reduce the need for manual labor.
Energy Department Announces $3.5 Billion for Battery Funding
The Energy Department is pushing to strengthen the U.S. battery supply chain, announcing up to $3.5 billion for companies that produce batteries and the critical minerals that go into them.
Lazer Logistics’ latest deal adds yard management tech to network
Yard management provider Lazer Logistics announced Wednesday it added new workflow management software in its latest acquisition. Last week, the company announced the acquisition of refrigerated carrier Hirschbach Motor…
Daily Infographic: What downturn? US imports still rising, highest since boom
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Korean Air says Amerijet-Maersk cargo partnership violates trade agreement
Korean Air has rejected claims by Amerijet that it impeded an application for a foreign carrier permit to protect its turf in South Korea, telling U.S. regulators that any delays are tied to a confusing arrangement between…
2023 Shipper of Choice profile: Shorr Packaging
Shorr Packaging Corp. cracked the Top 25 list as a 2023 Shipper of Choice. The award recognizes retailers and distributors that value their carrier relationships. The Shipper of Choice award, presented by FreightWaves in…
Feeding the Revolution
Crip love, mutual aid, and pots of immune-boosting soup on the stoop Listen to this article “Oh, you want to know how you can support disability justice? MAKE SOMEONE A POT OF SOUP!” my friend William Maria Rain, a true…
Welsh plans for increased TB testing provoke backlash
Farmers Weekly Welsh rural affairs minister Lesley Griffiths is facing a backlash from farmers after announcing additional testing requirements to tackle bovine TB. In a statement to the Senedd on Tuesday (14 November), she…
Red diesel drops below 80p/litre with weak demand on farm
Farmers Weekly Wet autumn conditions limiting demand and plenty of supply have capped red diesel prices in recent months, according to traders. Oil markets have dropped back from September highs with Brent crude at…
Scottish government seeks farmer views on QMS levy rises
Farmers Weekly The Scottish government’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee is seeking views on the proposed levy increase by Quality Meat Scotland. Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has not requested an increase in its levy since…
