Big and bulky last-mile delivery segment set for hot growth Sector will grow at 11.8% annually from 2022 through 2025, Armstrong & Associates says. December 30, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Sector will grow at 11.8% annually from 2022 through 2025, Armstrong & Associates says.Read More
Survey: top supply chain risk of 2023 is semiconductor shortage Hubs report finds top five risks also include: port congestion, inflation hampering demand, China covid policies, and carbon emissions regulations. December 29, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Hubs report finds top five risks also include: port congestion, inflation hampering demand, China covid policies, and carbon emissions regulations.Read More
Ascend acquires seven-acre terminal in McDonough, Ga. Logistics and transportation company expands middle-mile capabilities with Atlanta metro-area facility. December 28, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Logistics and transportation company expands middle-mile capabilities with Atlanta metro area facility.Read More
Port of Oakland cuts congestion as container traffic drops November full imports (-17.4%) and full exports (-12.3%) were down compared to same month last year. December 28, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments November full imports (-17.4%) and full exports (-12.3%) were down compared to same month last year.Read More
Labor pains to speed digitalization initiatives in 2023 Verdantix study says industrial sector seeks answers to global skills shortage, an aging workforce, and wave of retirement. December 27, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Verdantix study says industrial sector seeks answers to global skills shortage, an aging workforce, and wave of retirement.Read More
B.I.G. Logistics acquires Xcell Logistics companies Texas-based 3PL expands cross-border business with purchase of Mexico City-based 3PL and customs broker. December 27, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Texas-based 3PL expands cross-border business with purchase of Mexico City-based 3PL and customs broker.Read More
Supply chain community remembers former head of CSCMP, George Gecowets Gecowets, who helped guide the industry association from 1970-2001, passed away at age 89. December 22, 2022 No Comments Gecowets, who helped guide the industry association from 1970-2001, passed away at age 89.Read More
CBRE sees spike in demand for seaport real estate Companies are coping with e-commerce sales growth and boosting inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, firm says. December 21, 2022 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Companies are coping with e-commerce sales growth and boosting inventory to guard against supply chain disruptions, firm says.Read More
EPA sets new emissions rule for heavy-duty trucks National clean air standards will cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027, the agency says. December 20, 2022 Victoria Kickham No Comments National clean air standards will cut smog- and soot-forming emissions from heavy-duty trucks beginning with model year 2027, the agency says.Read More
USPS goes electric with revised fleet order Post Office says at least 75% of new mail trucks bought by 2028 will be battery powered, thanks to federal funding and reform bills. December 20, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments Post Office says at least 75% of new mail trucks bought by 2028 will be battery powered, thanks to federal funding and reform bills.Read More