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All The Supply Chain News You Need To Know 2.18-2.22

Freight Plus

Amazon promises 50% net-zero carbon shipments by 2030. Freight volumes in December and January were bolstered by two major factors: U.S. It’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Jeff Shefchik, president of Paper Transport Inc. California lead all states with 26% of thefts, followed by Illinois (10%). in De Pere, Wis. Spotify. ,

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Two Million Vacant Manufacturing Jobs by 2025…How Can We Tackle the Skills Gap?

GlobalTranz

For a microcosmic sampling, the CMAP report published by the Illinois government (widely reputed as a resource for broader industrial indicators), reveals an acute shortage of qualified candidates to fill essential manufacturing positions in the Chicago region, including CNC Programmers, CNC Operators, Industrial Machinery Mechanics, and Welders.

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This Week in Logistics News (April 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

US homes 8 retailers keeping Earth Day alive through a commitment to sustainability Ground parcel delivery costs reached a record high in Q1, although pricing discounts from carriers softened the blow, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index. fleet by 2030 and is building infrastructure to support that commitment. percent by 2030.

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Facing Hard Times, Shippers Find Innovative Solutions

Intelligent Audit

From contractor controversies to rising fuel costs, logistics professionals across the transportation industry are turning to innovative solutions to persistent problems. According to reporting from Transportation Topics, the contract “ would give the aircraft mechanics a 3.3% million metric tons. .