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Amazon’s Foray Into Last-Mile Delivery Could Disrupt E-Commerce Sector

Amazon, the e-retail giant, has built up its logistics infrastructure over the years. This expansion includes a new warehouse just outside Omaha, Neb., as part of an effort to control more deliveries on its own rather than relying on FedEx Corp., UPS Inc. or the U.S. Postal Service.

June 17, 2019

FedEx Practice of Diverting Delivery of Huawei Parcels Called a Political Ploy

FedEx Corp.’s reported practice of rerouting Huawei parcels to the United States without the Chinese company’s authorization demonstrates that the U.S. government is leaving no stone unturned to disrupt normal business activities, analysts said May 28.

May 29, 2019

Cameron LNG Poised for First Export Shipment With First LNG Tanker

Cameron LNG is poised to load its first export shipment of liquefied natural gas after the arrival of the first LNG tanker at its Louisiana facility.

May 29, 2019

Robots Taking on More Georgia Warehouse Jobs as Industry Grows

E-commerce, growing at 15% a year, is driving a second boom in Georgia’s robust warehousing and logistics industry, which employs about 118,000 packers and material handlers across the state.

May 29, 2019

Texas, Other States Look to Boost Fees on EVs to Fund Highway Maintenance

Texas is considering whether to impose additional registration fees on electric and hybrid vehicles, following nearly half the states that assess higher fees on battery-powered vehicles to compensate for lost gasoline taxes used to maintain roads and highways.

May 24, 2019

Approval of Amazon Air Cargo Complex in Lakeland, Fla., Gets Mixed Reception

City commissioners are excited to sign a deal with Amazon to build an air cargo facility at Lakeland’s airport. Residents were less enthusiastic.

May 21, 2019

Amazon Proposes Airfreight Hub in Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. — Amazon is looking to make a more than $100 million investment in Lakeland.

May 17, 2019

Port of Oakland Assures Tenants A’s Stadium Won’t Hurt Business

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Port of Oakland’s board of commissioners May 13 unanimously approved an exclusive negotiating term sheet that would give the Oakland A’s four years to obtain land use permits, conduct an environmental review and do other preparatory work needed to eventually lease the 50-acre Howard Terminal — one of six marine terminals at the port.

May 17, 2019

Ford Sticks With Hybrids as Other Automakers Rush to All-Electric Vehicles

DETROIT — While other automakers — notably crosstown rival General Motors and German giant Volkswagen — shift their focus to vehicles powered by electricity alone, Ford continues to develop and invest in hybrids, which combine gasoline engines with electric batteries.

May 17, 2019