Wolf launches critical medical supply procurement portal | Local
Governor Tom Wolf announced the creation of a new web portal that will expedite the procurement of critical medical supplies for Pennsylvania’s health care system...
Month : March 2020
Haulers, district operators face staffing challenges for safe trash disposal
A sign at the entrance to the Chittenden Solid Waste District drop-off site in Burlington says the facility will be closed until further notice. Photo...
Port of Los Angeles receives Mercy
The Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy arrived at the Port of Los Angeles Friday morning to support COVID-19 response efforts. The Mercy docked at the...
Supply chain trade groups cheer House passage of $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill | 2020-03-27
Logistics industry groups are cheering the passage of a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill by a bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives today, although...
Factory Workers Sent Home Unpaid In Bangladesh
Share Tweet Share Share Share Print Email The COVID-19 situation has led to millions of clothing manufacturing workers not receiving pay as fashion brands call...
Moon Craft Arrives On Ocean Barge
The many industries that make up the world of freight have undergone tremendous change over the past several decades. Each Friday, FreightWaves will explore the...
The Callousness of India’s COVID-19 Response
For the poor, work has dried up entirely, and so those migrant workers who could sought to beat the lockdown by heading home in huge...
Missoula Food Bank new distribution hours, suspending volunteer shifts
MISSOULA — In response to Governor Steve Bullock’s stay at home directive, Montana Food Bank is suspending all volunteer shifts inside their building, but continue...
In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic, Logistics Software Startup Onfleet Launches Free Job Board Connecting Delivery Drivers Looking for Work with Companies That Need Help Meeting Demand
Onfleet’s new delivery job board connects drivers with hiring companies The job board, located at https://onfleet.com/drivers, allows drivers to sign up to deliver for companies...
The Retail Supply Chain Reset After Coronavirus: Three Expert Views
While much remains unknown about the long-term impact of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the retail supply chain will certainly look different once the crisis is...