Target, UPS holiday hiring shows need for logistics support

The jobs being offered are temporary, but the high demand for workers is likely to bump up wages in warehouses and fulfillment centers. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Google scales Express last-mile delivery, dumps perishables sales

The expansion will provide increased data and service experience in the race to optimize last-mile delivery services. 

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 14, 2016

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The hidden costs of warehouse fires

Insurance may cover reconstruction and property damage, but warehouse fires often lead to drastic inventory shortfalls and logistical challenges.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 14, 2016

Global Logistics Properties extends U.S. reach with $1B purchase from Hillwood Development

GLP remains the second-largest logistics property company in the U.S. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Report: Reefer transport growth yields hope for struggling shippers

Pharmaceuticals and cut flowers are an area of opportunity for the industry, given proper investment. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Will rural America's e-commerce thirst spur short hauler boon?

The answer may be the opportunity for a third-party supply chain. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Chicago-based project44 pushing tech advances with $10.5M funding round

CEO Jett McCandless and President Tommy Barnes identified the need for a more efficient logistics application in the LTL industry. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 13, 2016

Samsung, Apple just-in-time race leads to massive recall

The classic tortoise and the hare example serves as a reminder for ensuring capacity pushes are accompanied by similar pushes in quality control.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 12, 2016

Welspun failed to guarantee quality, so Wal-Mart cut supplier

The cotton maker's debacle shows the importance of transparency and quality controls during the procurement process. 

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Ethical supply chains require transparency, Gap shows

Gap's release of its global suppliers and approved vendors is part of the company's two-decade bid to improve global working conditions.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 11, 2016

Logistically Minded: August jobs, drones and driverless cars

Skim through this week's technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 8, 2016

Uber ruling suggests contractors cannot engage in class-action suits

The decision sets a legal precedent threatening the success of other lawsuits against logistics companies and distributors claiming widespread misclassification.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 8, 2016

Report: How to build sustainable supply chains

Companies are increasingly embracing sustainability as a long-term cost-reduction tactic, while turning to resilience to mitigate short-term disruptions.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 7, 2016

Why logistics startups are a hot investment

Technological expertise and an eye for inefficiencies drive new companies from innovation to acquisition.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 6, 2016

UPS jumps the gun on rate hike announcement

The company's 4.9% general rate increase will roll in through 2017, but the freight rate hike is the first to go into effect in two weeks.

By Geri Spieler • Sept. 6, 2016

Execs can now rate their supply chain's carbon-emissions

The methodology used to evaluate over 8,000 suppliers' sustainability rating is now public.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016

Report: IoT sensors boost cold chain investments

Not all cold chains are equal: companies can save thousands by tailoring technology according to product value and loss rates.

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 2, 2016

Logistically Minded: GDP, cold chains and augmented reality

Skim through this week's newly announced technologies, indices, distribution centers and M&As.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 1, 2016

Hanjin bankruptcy yields logistics disaster

Stranded containers, rising spot freight rates and contract challenges befell the supply chain this morning. 

By Dinah Wisenberg Brin • Sept. 1, 2016

GameStop latest retailer to prefer shipping from stores over warehouses

The strategy is seen as having fewer reverse logistics challenges when combined with other omnichannel tools.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Labor Day brings increased cargo theft risk

FWI Freight Watch recommends reinforcing security protocol in preparation for the holiday weekend.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 30, 2016

Germany cites US refusal to negotiate in stalled Trans-Atlantic Trade talks

Brexit, populism and few concessions after 14 rounds have led to the trade agreement's collapse, according to Germany's vice chancellor.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 29, 2016

DOT proposal for speed-governed trucks could increase safety, but delay transport

Some operators worry mandatory speed caps would decrease overall freight transport capacity, while others espouse the safety and cost benefits.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2016

Target supplier Welspun admits error in cotton-sheet scandal

The former Target partner told investors its sourcing is complex, and it doesn't know how the problem occurred.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 26, 2016

'Game changer' Venture Rail Warehouse and Distribution Center opens in Indianapolis

Indiana Rail Road and Venture Logistics are so optimistic about the success of the facility that they've secured another warehouse nearby.

By Robert DePaolo • Aug. 25, 2016