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Layoff wave hits freight sector as nearly 9,000 jobs slashed

Freight Waves

The workforce reductions are tied to companies operating in sectors such as trucking, warehousing, logistics, food suppliers and manufacturing. States that saw the most freight-related layoffs include Arizona, Alabama, California, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee and Texas. In the U.S., Globe Motors and Geodis Inc.,

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Transportation pricing grows faster than capacity again in May

Freight Waves

Transportation metrics saw little change in May as capacity, utilization and pricing remained in expansion territory, according to a monthly survey of supply chain professionals. reading for transportation capacity during May, which was roughly in line with April. SONAR: Logistics Managers’ Index (Transportation Prices).

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Driver Shortage Myths Debunked: Freight Demand Drives Trucking Jobs

Freight Waves

Warehousing Expansion: E-commerce drove warehousing jobs up 14% in 2020 and 38% in 2021. Michigan’s auto sector recovery by 2021 increased jobs in states like Ohio, as carriers hired to transport factory goods. In Florida, retailers’ demand for trucks to deliver goods spurred hiring. In Florida, a 2.6%

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3PL Basics: An Introduction to 3rd Party Logistics with Roberto Cadena

The Logistics of Logistics

Transportation 2.) Warehousing 3.) Robert Cadena is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lean Staffing Solutions, which provides operational, marketing, sales, and technology services to the logistics and transportation industry. Robert earned a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Florida International University. Logistics 4.)

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OneRail’s Winning Strategy for Final Mile with Bill Catania

The Logistics of Logistics

About OneRail Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, OneRail was founded in 2018 by Bill Catania, a serial entrepreneur from the FinTech world, and his wife, Lisa Catania.

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The Logistics of Customer Experience with Scott Perry

The Logistics of Logistics

From humble beginnings in 1919 as a moving company in Jacksonville, Florida, The company has grown into a $600-million global transportation, relocation management and logistics company, serving 180 countries with 2,000 employees around the globe. million square feet of warehouse space in the U.S., About Scott Perry.

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RocketFuel: Fintech for Fulfillment with Braden DiCristofano

The Logistics of Logistics

Raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah, he served a two-year mission in Jacksonville, Florida, before attending Ensign College. 5000 list, its smart warehousing and 3PL fulfillment solutions enable same-day order processing, streamlined Amazon FBA prep services, and a robust global shipping network that virtually guarantees on-time delivery.