Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
Small businesses are bracing for stiff tariffs that President-elect Donald Trump has proposed as one of his first actions when he takes office.
Lineage Prepares for First Post-IPO Earnings Report
Wall Street expects the company to report $1.3 billion in revenue and an adjusted diluted loss per share of $1.73 for the quarter that ended in September.
Camrett Logistics Invests $575K in Virginia Warehouse
The expansion is part of Camrett’s broader growth in Southwest Virginia, where it has been operating since 1995.
September 16, 2024California’s AB 98 Sets Distance Rules for New Warehouses
New large warehouses would have to be several hundred feet or more from homes, schools and other sensitive land uses if a late-hour bill approved by California’s Legislature becomes law.
Perspective: Using Technology to Protect Cargo From Theft
Cargo theft is often a subtle process, making it difficult to prevent. With cargo thieves relying increasingly on subterfuge, the security apparatus on the shop floor must evolve accordingly.
Biden Proposes Rule to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, warning that high temperatures are the country’s leading weather-related killer.
What's That? Safety Stock
From a surface perspective, safety stock is extra quantity of a product which is stored in the warehouse to prevent an out-of-stock situation. It serves as insurance against fluctuations in demand.
May 30, 2024Amazon Workers Say They Struggle to Afford Food, Rent
Five years after Amazon.com Inc. raised wages to $15 an hour, half of warehouse workers surveyed by researchers say they struggle to afford enough food or a place to live.
Warehouses Look at Ways to Improve Recruitment, Retention
The use of automation in warehouses to streamline efficiencies, already part of the conversation pre-pandemic, has accelerated.
Logistics Market Faces Challenges Across Segments in 2023
Across the major logistics market segments, 2023 brought a spate of challenges including compressed margins, rising labor costs and inflationary pressures, ensuring a down year for many.