Dave Clark announced the launch of his new venture, Auger on Tuesday. The logistics software startup has successfully raised an impressive $100 million seed funding led by VC firm Oak…
DOT Initiates Effort to Simplify Hazmat Carrier Regulations
The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has proposed changes to the hazardous materials transport regulations. Following this, the Biden administration is all set in its…
FedEx Expands Fulfillment Network Through Strategic Investment in Nimble
FedEx Corporation has joined forces with Nimble Robotics to boost FedEx Fulfillment’s growth potential using Nimble’s independent 3PL approach. FedEx is also putting money into the company, but the amount…
Defunct Hawaiian Airline Compensates Workers After Labor Department Action
Transair, a Honolulu-based cargo airline, faced a shutdown from the Federal Aviation Administration following a 2021 crash that raised safety concerns. The company has now paid its employees over $450,000…
Asian Freighter Operators Embrace Innovative Sharkskin Coating to Enhance Aerodynamics of Boeing 777 Jets
Freighter airlines are pioneering the use of a new advanced coating that imitates shark skin to reduce drag and save fuel. EVA Air and All Nippon Airways are the first…
Oregon’s Only International Container Terminal Faces Closure Without State Funding
A maritime shipping coalition, led by the Port of Portland, is requesting financial support from the state to keep Oregon’s only international container terminal operational. The terminal is currently losing…
Air Quality Crisis at the U.S.-Mexico Border: Industry Leaders Call for Action
Juan Baez, director of Bali Express Services, spoke at the North American Development Bank’s 2024 summit in San Antonio. He explained that switching freight trucks to green technology is currently…
U.S. Logistics Landscape Set for Major Shift with Schenker Sale
The sale of the logistics division of Germany’s national railway could lead to a major new supply chain player in the U.S. According to the reports, final bids put DB…
Canada Implements Full 100% Tariff on Electric Vehicles from China, Following U.S. Lead
Canada has put a 100% tax on electric cars from China starting October 1. This choice stems from worries about unfair trade that might hurt the global electric car market….
Missouri’s Former Mayor Sentenced for Identity Theft and Embezzlement of Drivers’ Funds
Corey Hendrickson, the former mayor of Willard, Missouri, was sentenced to three years in federal prison for identity theft and embezzlement on August 26, 2024. He admitted to wire fraud…
