US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm's recent road trip promoting electric vehicles (EVs) highlighted the challenges that come with transitioning to an EV-focused future. Issues such as limited charging infrastructure, expensive electricity costs, and the need for government subsidies were revealed. Additionally, the shift to EVs may favor wealthier

The ongoing debate over who was the better general, Robert E. Lee or Ulysses Grant, has been settled. Grant was the superior general, largely due to his expertise in logistics. Grant argued that the North's advantage in numbers was not the sole reason for their victory, but also

Covenant Logistics Group, Inc. has received the 2023 ATA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Leader Award from the American Trucking Association (ATA). The award honors companies that promote diversity and inclusion in the trucking industry. Covenant Logistics was recognized for its commitment to creating a welcoming workplace environment. The company&

On October 5, 2023, Link Logistics, a logistics real estate company, participated in the third annual CoreGiving Day. Over 2,400 employees from Blackstone and its real estate portfolio companies volunteered in over 60 cities, providing over 800,000 meals to those in need. To date, CoreGiving has raised funds

SEACOR Holdings Inc. has entered into an agreement to sell Inland River Transport Holdings LLC to Ingram Barge Company LLC. The sale will create a strong foundation for future growth and ensure a smooth transition for employees and customers. SCF currently owns a network of terminals and a fleet of

DSV, a global logistics company, has announced it will provide exclusive logistics services for NEOM, a large development project in Saudi Arabia. The project, described as a "living laboratory" for a "new future," will include cities, ports, research centers, and more. DSV won the tender for

NEOM and DSV have announced a $10 billion logistics joint venture to support the development of projects in NEOM, Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on providing logistics services for NEOM, including ground, sea, and air logistics. NEOM will hold 51% of the joint venture, while DSV will hold 49%

NEOM and DSV have announced a $10 billion joint venture to provide logistics services for NEOM, Saudi Arabia's ambitious projects. The partnership will focus on supply chain management, transport, and delivery of goods within NEOM. NEOM will hold 51% of the venture, with DSV holding the remaining 49%

Para-sport leaders gathered for the Paris Paralympics Planning Workshop, where experts from Paralympics Australia shared information on Games preparation. The two-day conference included presentations on logistics, broadcast and media, health and nutrition, and team security. The workshop also focused on collaboration for the Brisbane 2032 Paralympics. Attendees expressed gratitude for

FM Global Logistics Holdings Berhad, a shipping company, has shown promising trends in its return on capital employed (ROCE) over the last five years, with a current ROCE of 13%, which is higher than the industry average of 8.9%. The company has also seen a 43% increase in capital

Old Dominion University is creating the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations in response to a call from regional business leaders to strengthen the coastal Virginia economy. The school, approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, will focus on training, research, innovation, and commercialization in

The much-anticipated ground assault on Gaza by Israel has yet to happen, despite a surprise attack by Hamas. Military analyst Sean Bell explained that the delay is due to the logistical difficulties involved in planning and executing such a complex offensive. Bell also highlighted the challenges of setting clear objectives

Klaus-Michael Kuehne is the wealthiest person in the logistics industry, with a net worth of $30.4 billion. Rafaela Aponte-Diamant and Gianluigi Aponte are in second and third place, each with a net worth of $27.5 billion. John Fredriksen ranks fourth with $13.7 billion. The list continues with

Saddle Creek Logistics Services has signed a lease to occupy the entire 570,080-square-foot Building E at The Cubes at Glendale industrial park in Arizona. The logistics company will design and deliver omnichannel logistics solutions for manufacturers, retailers, and ecommerce companies. The lease marks Saddle Creek's entry into

U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc. has appointed Kevin Hough as interim Executive VP, CFO, and CAO, replacing Donald A. Merril. Hough, currently the company's VP and Corporate Controller, will serve in this position until a permanent CFO is found. U.S. Silica is a global performance materials company

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has begun construction on a C$750 million Ridley Island Export Logistics Project (RIELP) at the Port of Prince Rupert. The project aims to expand capacity and capabilities for rail-to-container transloading of various export products. It will involve a 108-acre greenfield development on Ridley

Staff Sergeant John Sanger of the 92d Logistics Readiness Squadron pled guilty to Dereliction of Duty under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. He was sentenced to a bad-conduct discharge and demotion to Airman Basic. Official websites use .mil and secure .mil websites use HTTPS. For more

Hilco Redevelopment Partners (HRP) has begun the first phase of The Bellwether District, a 1,300-acre redevelopment project in South Philadelphia. The former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will be transformed into an innovation, e-commerce, and logistics campus. HRP expects the project to create 19,000 permanent jobs and 28,000

Members of the 647th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii participated in a maintenance immersion tour on October 18, 2023. The tour allowed personnel to see the impact of their work on mission readiness and familiarize themselves with the C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft. The 15th Wing&

Following the example of FedEx, UPS has announced rate increases for 2024. The rate hikes will go into effect on December 26 and will apply to UPS Ground, UPS Air, and International services. The average net increase for these services will be 5.9%, in line with FedEx's

ESR Group Limited, the largest real asset manager in the Asia-Pacific region, has acquired 58 acres of land in Nagpur for the development of ESR Nagpur Logistics Park 2. The park will offer modern Grade A logistics facilities in an area dominated by lower-quality warehousing. It is expected to meet

SSI Schaefer, a global leader in intralogistics and automated warehouses, has partnered with Taiwan-based logistics property developer Ally Logistic Property (ALP) to deliver the core infrastructure for ALP's upcoming OMega 1 Bukit Raja smart warehouse in Malaysia. The warehouse will feature a self-supported high-bay indoor racking system and

Chicago-based global automotive cooling products leader, Mishimoto, faced disruptions when a sudden provider change threatened client deliveries. They turned to Redwood Logistics, a fast-growing 4PL provider, for a solution. Redwood set up a transportation management system (TMS) and successfully launched operations at two locations in under two weeks, ensuring no

Freight rates remained stable in the week ending October 18 due to strong demand for ships and ongoing drought conditions. AgriCensus offers live news, price data, forecasts, and analysis for buyers and sellers in the agriculture market. They provide coverage of wheat, corn, soy, and barley markets, as well as

FedEx plans to expand its use of Mojix's inventory tracking platform for aircraft parts. The platform uses RFID technology to provide real-time updates on location and process stage, as well as alerts on improperly stocked or non-delivered parts. This enables FedEx to quickly locate and deliver necessary components