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Stay informed with the latest warehousing news from Transport Topics. This section covers developments in warehouse operations, automation, labor trends, facility expansion and supply chain strategy. From distribution hubs to last-mile fulfillment centers, explore how the warehousing sector is adapting to meet growing demand and evolving logistics challenges across the freight and transportation industry.

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A Year to Forget for Third-Party Logistics Providers

2023 was a generally downtrodden year for 3PLs, with plummeting transportation rates and shippers focused on right-sizing inventories and reducing logistics costs.

April 12, 2024
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New England Logistics Firm Opens Another Dallas-Area Site

Barrett Distribution Centers has added a second fulfillment center to its Dallas-area footprint with a new Forney facility.

March 13, 2024
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California’s Inland Empire Warehousing Industry Declining

Southern California's Inland Empire is facing a steep downturn in employment and growth in its once-booming warehousing and logistics industry, brought on by unstable market conditions.

February 23, 2024
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BWT Logistics Purchases North Carolina-Based 3PL IET

BWT Logistics is set to acquire Lowell, N.C.-based third-party logistics specialist International Express Trucking for an undisclosed sum.

December 21, 2023
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California Pollution Rule Aimed at Logistics Upheld by Judge

A judge has denied a challenge to the South Coast Air Quality Management District's landmark rule intended to clear Southern California skies of exhaust tied to the logistics industry.

December 20, 2023
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GXO Logistics Testing Humanoid Robot at Georgia Facility

Warehouse workers could soon face new competition from robots: GXO Logistics Inc. is testing a humanoid model at its facility in Flowery Branch, Ga.

December 6, 2023
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Virginia Gov. Youngkin Lauds 3PL Provider’s Facility Expansion

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a $2 million expansion of Wytheville-based Camrett Logistics to grow its capacity and provide green supply chain technology.

November 6, 2023
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Warehouse Robots Help Deliver the Goods

As labor shortages persist, a French robotics company called Exotec, with North American headquarters in Atlanta, is seeing strong demand for its autonomous warehouse robots.

June 22, 2023
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Bernie Sanders Launches Probe Into Amazon Workplace Safety

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) launched an investigation into charges of unsafe working conditions at Amazon.com Inc. warehouses across the U.S.

June 20, 2023
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Warehouse Operators Look for ROI, Advantages in Automation

A tight labor market along with advances in warehouse robotics are the top reasons operators are beginning to make larger investments in automation.

April 27, 2023