Coronavirus News Updates

Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

NCDOT Looks to Drones as Coronavirus Relief Tool

The North Carolina Department of Transportation is preparing to launch a public-private partnership that will use drones in coronavirus-related relief efforts.

April 27, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics

Virus Is Expected to Reduce Meat Selection, Raise Prices

Meat isnt going to disappear from supermarkets because of outbreaks of the coronavirus among workers at U.S. slaughterhouses. But as the meat plants struggle to remain open, consumers could face less selection and slightly higher prices.

April 27, 2020
Government, Business, Safety

Trump, Retailers Set to Announce Expanded Coronavirus Testing

President Donald Trump and retailers are expected to announce wider availability of coronavirus tests as his administration seeks to address concerns from states and business leaders that U.S. testing must be more robust for Americans to feel comfortable returning to work.

April 27, 2020
Business, Technology, Logistics, Autonomous

UPS to Fly Medications by Drone to Florida Retirement Community

UPS Inc. will use drones to fill prescriptions for residents of The Villages in Florida, one of the countrys biggest retirement communities, amid a lockdown to halt the coronavirus.

April 27, 2020
Business, Fuel

Oil Plunges Back Below $12 With ETF Sell-Off Adding to Pressure

Oil slumped below $12 a barrel as the biggest oil ETF said it will sell out of its June WTI futures position, adding to the downward pressure from a huge glut.

April 27, 2020
Business, Logistics

Port Authorities Commit to Stay Open Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Twenty port authorities in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America signed a declaration committing to stay open amid the coronavirus pandemic.

April 27, 2020
Government, Business

Trump Criticizes Postal Service, Says It Should Boost Rates for Amazon

President Donald Trump said the U.S. Postal Service is a joke and should quadruple the rate it charges major companies to ship a package, but is too frightened of Amazon .com Inc. to do so.

April 24, 2020
Business, Safety

CVSA Cancels Inspectors Championship Over Coronavirus

This years North American Inspectors Championship has been canceled due to coronavirus-related safety concerns, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance announced April 23.

April 24, 2020
Government, Business, Logistics, Top 100

Meat Supply Threats Grow With First Brazil Shutdown

Its no longer just the U.S. thats facing a meat scare. Top exporter Brazil is seeing its first plant shutdown, meaning the coronavirus is now snarling supplies from arguably the worlds most critical producer.

April 24, 2020
Government, Business, Equipment, Safety

Michigans Extended Order Keeps Auto Industrys Restart in Limbo

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended her stay-home order another two weeks to May 15 and kept the states carmakers and suppliers in limbo over how soon theyll be able to reopen.

April 24, 2020