Stord has completed its acquisition of Shipwire from CEVA Logistics, with the deal closing on Jan. 1. The move adds 12 fulfillment locations to Stord’s network and expands its reach across the U.S., Europe, and the U.K. What’s Related Shipwire built its business around helping small and fast-growing e-commerce brands handle warehousing, shipping, and fulfillment. […]
Manufacturing activity contracted again in December, marking the 10th consecutive month of decline, according to the latest Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). What’s Related The PMI came in at 47.9, down 0.3 points from November. Any reading below 50 signals contraction. December’s PMI was also below the 12-month average […]
Over the past few months, cargo theft has moved from a niche logistics concern to a mainstream headline. 60 Minutes, the BBC, and The Wall Street Journal have all spotlighted the crisis, describing a criminal ecosystem responsible for as much as $130 billion in annual losses. What was once seen as a predictable, region-bound threat […]
Fast delivery is no longer a bonus for shoppers. It is simply expected. What matters more now is whether packages show up when they are supposed to and whether customers hear from retailers when something goes wrong. What’s Related That is a key takeaway from a new consumer survey from Locus, which looked at delivery […]
January is return season. Boxes pile up on doorsteps, return labels get printed, and shoppers wait for refunds to hit their accounts. From the outside, it feels easy. Put the item back in the box, drop it off, and move on. Behind the scenes, it’s anything but easy. Every return sets off a long, costly […]
CMA CGM is rolling out a new ocean service that links the U.S. East Coast with Oceania, giving shippers another way to move freight between North America, Australia, and New Zealand. What’s Related The service, known as KEA, is scheduled to start in early February. It will connect several U.S. East Coast ports with major […]
One year after New York City rolled out congestion pricing in Manhattan, the early results are clear: fewer cars and cleaner air. What’s Related Data released by the city and several independent studies show a sharp drop in vehicle traffic entering Manhattan’s congestion zone. Over the first year, roughly 23 million fewer vehicles drove into […]
This story was originally posted on WorkSafety 24/7, the newest Peerless Media publication. WorkSafety 24/7 is the premier online source for workplace and occupational safety news, with a focus on the construction, supply chain, warehousing, manufacturing, and service industries. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is enforcing English language proficiency for train […]
One year after New York City rolled out congestion pricing in Manhattan, the early results are clear: fewer cars and cleaner air. What’s Related Data released by the city and several independent studies show a sharp drop in vehicle traffic entering Manhattan’s congestion zone. Over the first year, roughly 23 million fewer vehicles drove into […]
A shipment of lobster worth about $400,000 was stolen after leaving a cold-storage warehouse in Taunton, Massachusetts just before Christmas. The load was headed for Costco stores in Illinois and Minnesota, but it never arrived. What’s Related Dylan Rexing, President and CEO of Rexing Companies, the Indiana-based freight brokerage that arranged the shipment, said the […]
