Tech giants are spending big to control how packages move from warehouses to front doors. The latest blockbuster happened when two shipping middlemen—one specializing in small packages, the other in bulk truck loads—merged into a single giant called ShipStation Global. The new company now links over
Ukraine's president recently stated that the country's armed forces have gained the ability to disrupt Russian military supply routes deep inside occupied Ukrainian territories. This means that Russian forces now face significant challenges in moving troops, weapons, and fuel safely across southern
The pandemic forced healthcare systems to rethink how medicines reach people. One new idea mixes delivery routes, medicine lockers, and patient sorting. Instead of sending everything to homes, some deliveries go to lockers in neighborhoods. That cuts costs and pollution. But it only works if urgent
A new rail service connecting Savannah’s port to an inland hub near Atlanta just opened in May, giving shippers a shorter and cheaper way to move goods than long-haul trucking. Instead of sending trucks on 600-mile round trips, trains now carry containers between the two cities daily. The switch is
The NFL is working hard to keep the 49ers fresh for their upcoming season. They have taken into account the long flights and travel fatigue that can affect players. Coaches and team leaders discussed how best to handle these challenges. They also talked with other key figures in the league, learning
Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s
Local fans heading to the World Cup matches in Foxborough this summer might want to leave the bus stops and metro stations for visitors. The stadium’s operator is pushing cars as the top way for Massachusetts residents to reach Gillette Stadium—now dubbed Boston Stadium for the event. Jim Nolan, a t
Trucks without drivers are no longer just a futuristic idea—they’re actually hauling goods now. These trucks mostly stick to the same routes, moving freight back and forth like a bus system for cargo. But while the tech gets real, the shipping world is fighting tough times. Drivers are hard to find,
White Oak, a company running logistics operations, recently closed two of its sites and let go of 117 workers. This isn’t just a local issue—it mirrors broader shifts in how goods are stored and moved. Automation and online shopping have changed the game, leaving many traditional warehouses struggli
The Alabama Port Authority board met Tuesday to review the year’s progress, and the results were brighter than many had predicted. CEO Doug Otto highlighted that the port’s total earnings now reach $52. 8 million, a full $21 million above the forecast for this period. With half the fiscal year alrea
