Alphabet Inc.’s Wing unit is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of customers using its drone delivery service in rural Virginia during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 8, 2020Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
Coronavirus Changing How World Feeds Itself
The coronavirus pandemic is short-circuiting the intricate network of producers and suppliers needed to power the global food system.
April 8, 2020Coronavirus Spurs New Incentives for Drivers
Motor carriers are developing incentive plans to provide drivers with bonuses and financial support as they serve on the front lines of the country’s battle against COVID-19.
April 8, 2020Driver Health Becomes Paramount During Coronavirus Outbreak
Trucking companies are doing a lot to keep their drivers safe and healthy even as the coronavirus pandemic has caused notable disruptions throughout the economy as the number of infected continues to climb.
April 8, 2020Activity at US Ports Plummets as Coronavirus Slows World Economy
Activity at ports tracked by the Global Port Tracker fell in February to the lowest level in five years.
April 8, 2020FedEx CEO Fred Smith Takes 91% Cut in Salary for Six Months
FedEx Corp. said Chairman and CEO Fred Smith is taking a salary cut, effective April 1, from $115,402 per month to $10,728 per month through Sept. 30.
April 7, 2020Ship Crews Stuck in Lockdown Strain Global Supply Chains
Port restrictions and canceled flights are straining the ability to replace seafarers on board ships, further weakening global supply chains already snarled by the coronavirus pandemic.
April 7, 2020World’s Biggest Lockdown Brings Trucks to a Standstill in India
The world’s biggest lockdown has brought transportation of goods in India to a near halt, even though the federal government has exempted the sector from restrictions to halt the spread of coronavirus.
April 7, 2020Port of Savannah Eliminates Saturday Truck Operations
The Port of Savannah, the second busiest on the East Coast, is closing operations on Saturdays to truck drivers, effective immediately, as business slows due to the coronavirus pandemic.
April 6, 2020Spot Rates Show Signs of Stabilizing as Economy Slides Into Recession
Research from companies that track trucking data suggests that while the spot rate market amid the COVID-19 crisis may be settling, the long-term effects of this steadying could be good for the industry.
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