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Global Trade Seen Rebounding Faster Now Than Post-2008 Recession

Global trade is on course to recover more quickly from the coronavirus pandemic than after the 2008 financial crisis, according to Germany’s Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

September 1, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentLogistics

Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace Since Late 2018

U.S. manufacturing expanded in August at the fastest pace since late 2018, powered by growth in new orders that are a bright spot in an otherwise struggling economy.

September 1, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Walmart’s Challenger to Amazon Prime Will Launch Sept. 15

Walmart Inc.’s answer to Amazon Prime finally has a launch date.

September 1, 2020
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon’s Boler Davis in Mix to Become First Black Logistics Chief

When Alicia Boler Davis was elevated to Jeff Bezos’ vaunted S-Team leadership council earlier this month, she became the first Black executive to enter Amazon .com Inc.’s upper ranks — and a candidate to run the company’s far-flung logistics empire.

August 31, 2020
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Amazon’s Drone Delivery Fleet Hits Milestone With FAA Clearance

Retail behemoth Amazon .com Inc. took a big leap toward delivering goods from the sky by becoming one of only a handful of companies certified by the U.S. government to operate as a drone airline.

August 31, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Unveiling the 2020 Top 100 Private Carriers List

Through financial and logistical challenges, the companies on this year’s Transport Topics Top 100 Private Carriers list have been finding ways to navigate this turbulent time while ensuring that shipments continue to reach their destinations.

August 29, 2020
BusinessTechnologySafetyLogisticsTop 100

Private Fleets Respond to Higher E-Commerce Demand

Private fleet operators have been riding a roller coaster since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March.

August 29, 2020
GovernmentBusinessFuelLogistics

New Jersey to Hike Gasoline, Diesel Tax to Offset Consumption Drop

Tax rates on diesel and gasoline will go up in New Jersey to offset declines in fuel consumption, which have been exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic.

August 28, 2020
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Judge Orders USPS to Provide Info on Service Changes

A federal judge in Washington state is giving the Trump administration and the U.S. Postal Service 10 days to turn over records and information about service changes that critics say could undermine mail-in voting in the November election.

August 28, 2020
BusinessTechnologyFuelLogistics

Amazon Buys 1,800 Electric Mercedes Vans in Latest Green Effort

Amazon .com Inc. is buying 1,800 electric delivery vans from Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz, the retailer’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

August 28, 2020

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