FedEx

Survey: transportation employers seek to reduce layoffs, boost training for remote office work

Executives take salary cuts in belt-tightening measures at FedEx, Knight-Swift, Manhattan Associates.

May 27, 2020

Ben Ames

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Executives take salary cuts in belt-tightening measures at FedEx, Knight-Swift, Manhattan Associates.

TRANSPORTATION

Parcel express: What will the “new normal” look like?

From skyrocketing demand for same-day delivery to enhanced safety protocols, Covid-19 has seriously upended parcel carriers’ operations. Now, carriers and their customers are trying to figure out how much of the change will stick.

May 22, 2020

Gary Frantz

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From skyrocketing demand for same-day delivery to enhanced safety protocols, Covid-19 has seriously upended parcel carriers’ operations. Now, carriers and their customers are trying to figure out how much of the change will stick.

FedEx and Microsoft collaborate on supply chain visibility

Businesses can use “FedEx Surround” product to get near-real-time analytics into shipment tracking, firms say.

May 18, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Businesses can use “FedEx Surround” product to get near-real-time analytics into shipment tracking, firms say.

American Airlines expands cargo-only operations for essential gear—Covid-19 roundup for April 28

Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by American Trucking Associations (ATA), FedEx, BigCommerce, Breakthrough, Brain Corp.

April 28, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Logistics community supports coronavirus fight through efforts by American Trucking Associations (ATA), FedEx, BigCommerce, Breakthrough, Brain Corp.

INBOUND

Logistics gives back

March 30, 2020

DC Velocity Staff

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Here’s our monthly roundup of some of the charitable works and donations by companies in the material handling and logistics space.

FedEx launches network for carrying Covid-19 test kits

March 24, 2020

Ben Ames

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Logistics provider adds new health guidelines to protect parcel carriers from infection, in line with UPS, CLDA.

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Super Bowl features clash of ground versus air delivery

January 31, 2020

Ben Ames

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Big game to feature TV ads about e-commerce, while traffic could trigger local parcel delivery delays.

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Coronavirus delays international shipments amid closures and quarantines

January 29, 2020

Ben Ames

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Efforts to slow outbreak of disease also hamper supply chains as airlines cancel flights, container ships see delays, factories stay shut for extended Chinese New Year.

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