FedEx Corp. began operations Dec. 15 at its substantially bigger air cargo hub at Miami International Airport. The $72 million addition, two years under development and roughly the size of two football fields, doubles the hub鈥檚 size to 282,000 square feet.
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UPS, FedEx, USPS Holiday Shipping Deadlines Draw Near
Dec. 15 is the last day for ground delivery by Christmas with FedEx and USPS, while UPS recommends using its website to get an estimate. Here are other holiday shipping deadlines for the three major carriers.
December 14, 2021Teen Truck Drivers Seen as Way to Alleviate Shortage
Dezjion Henson has wanted to be a truck driver his whole life. When he turned 18 last year, he jumped at the chance and signed on as an apprentice with Total Transportation of Mississippi in Richland.
December 2, 2021Ohio Governor Reinstitutes Pandemic Era Order Easing Oversized Load Permitting
To help address ongoing nationwide supply chain issues, Gov. Mike DeWine on Nov. 23 reinstituted a pandemic-era order allowing trucks to carry an additional 10,000 pounds of freight over the normal 80,000-pound limit without needing a permit beforehand.
November 23, 2021USPS Hires Hundreds, Leases Extra Space for Holidays
A year after COVID-19 staff shortages delayed mail and packages, the U.S. Postal Service says it is ready for the expected rush of holiday packages and cards.
November 23, 2021Anchorage Airport Pitches New Shipping Option to Ease West Coast Snarls
An Anchorage, Alaska, economic development group, alongside Anchorage airport and shipping officials, is making a pitch for what they say is an unexploited maritime shipping route from Anchorage to the U.S. Northwest that could help unlock West Coast shipping snarls.
November 19, 2021Walmart Extends Delivery Hours for Orders Coming From Stores
The world鈥檚 largest retailer announced Oct. 21 that it is 鈥渄elivering added convenience鈥 with extended store delivery hours, more delivery windows and increased selection for same-day and next-day orders coming from local stores.
October 21, 2021Amazon to Hire 150,000 Workers for Seasonal Jobs
Amazon .com is ramping up its operations for the holiday shopping season, announcing Oct. 18 that it鈥檚 adding 150,000 seasonal jobs across the U.S.
October 18, 2021'All Hands On Deck鈥 at Seattle, Tacoma Ports
Seattle and Tacoma port authorities said Oct. 13 it鈥檚 鈥渁ll hands on deck鈥 as they work to address cargo ship congestion in Puget Sound.
October 15, 2021UPS, FedEx, USPS Set Holiday Shipping Dates
Though it鈥檚 not yet Halloween, delivery companies UPS Inc., FedEx Corp. and the U.S. Postal Service have released their recommended deadlines to ship packages in time for the holidays.
October 12, 2021