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Warehouse Hiring Soars in a Growing Rush for Logistics Workers

October 8, 2018

Logistics hiring surged in September at the fastest pace in a year, as warehousing and transportation companies ramped up for peak season.

Ahead of Holidays, FedEx Leans on Bonuses to Keep Pilots From Retiring

October 5, 2018

The New York Times

With the peak holiday shipping season fast-approaching, global package delivery giant FedEx Corp is paying retirement-age pilots bonuses of up to $110,000 to keep them flying into next year.

Will Nissan Stay Once Britain Leaves? How One Factory Explains the Brexit Dilemma

October 5, 2018

The Guardian

In the 1980s, Thatcher’s government sold Britain as “a gateway to Europe.” Nissan came to Sunderland and thrived — but now its future is uncertain.

Problems With Logistics System Rollout Cost H&M $44M

October 4, 2018

Supply Management

Problems rolling out a logistics system cost H&M $44.28m and caused sales to drop in the third quarter of this year.

Nafta by Any Other Name Is Just Fine With Corporate America

October 4, 2018

Bloomberg

The sky isn’t falling. That’s the message coming from Corporate America after President Trump reached a deal to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Carmakers Trigger Brexit Contingency Plans as 'No Deal' Fears Grow

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, such as certifying models in the EU, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts to defend against any loss of unfettered trade after Brexit.

October 1, 2018

Reuters

Carmakers in Britain have triggered some Brexit contingency plans, and are working on redrawing production schedules and stockpiling more parts.

Shipping’s New Arctic Routes May Not Thaw Cold Economic Reality

When the Venta Maersk sailed out of Vladivostok late last month, the container ship was laden with far more than just a load of seafood.

September 28, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

When the Venta Maersk sailed out of Vladivostok late last month, the container ship was laden with far more than just a load of seafood.

Port Workers Plan Strike in L.A. to Challenge Logistics Firms

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.

September 28, 2018

Bloomberg

Warehouse workers and truck drivers at Los Angeles ports are planning to launch a three-day strike Monday, aiming to put pressure on logistics companies they claim owe them back wages.