YMX Logistics CEO speaking on panel at ACT Expo on the Electrification of yard operations
YMX Logistics, a national provider of integrated yard logistics, including gate management, spotting and shuttling services, trailer rentals, and yard management technology solutions, announces that CEO Matt Yearling will participate in a panel at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo to discuss the electrification of logistics. Warehouse Sector: Logistics from Storage to Shipment will take place on Wednesday, April 30, 2025,...
JCB to double the new U.S. factory due to Trump’s tariffs
JCB, headquartered in the UK, is set to double the size of a new factory currently under construction in Texas. The company confirmed today that the newly announced tariffs will impact its business in the short term. It follows President Trump’s April 2nd announcement of a sweeping set of tariffs worldwide. JCB has been manufacturing in the United States for 50 years, and last year bought 400 acres of land in San Antonio after...
Carolina Handling partners with Kinexon to provide AGV/AMR Fleet Management solutions
Carolina Handling has partnered with Kinexon, a global provider of real-time tracking and automated operations, to offer its customers AGV and AMR fleet management solutions. Kinexon’s fleet management software integrates and communicates with diverse groups of automated guided vehicles and autonomous mobile robots, regardless of the manufacturer or type. The resulting analytics and predictions enable users to improve processes and...
AAR Reports Rail Traffic for the week ending March 29, 2025
Today, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported U.S. rail traffic for the week ending March 29, 2025. For this week, total U.S. weekly rail traffic was 513,553 carloads and intermodal units, up 8.6 percent compared with the same week last year. Total carloads for the week ending March 29 were 235,865 carloads, up 7.8 percent compared with the same week in 2024, while U.S. weekly intermodal volume was 277,688 containers and...
ASSP urges lawmakers to ensure safety of America’s workers
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), is deeply concerned by reports that the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be drastically reduced as part of a government restructuring plan. Also troubling is a government proposal not to renew leases at several area offices of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Without the full capabilities of these top safety and health...
Industry leader Mike Baily remembered
Mike Baily, an Industry Specialist at REB, has passed away. A tribute was published on LinkedIn, expressing heartfelt messages about what a friend he was to the industry and anyone who knew him. “On September 8, 1998, Mike Baily became part of our REB team and family, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from his time at Iron Mountain. From the very beginning, Mike was more than just an Industry Specialist—he...
Discount Forklift joins the LiuGong North America dealer network
LiuGong North America has added Discount Forklift to its expanding dealer network, marking a significant milestone for both companies. With Discount Forklift’s unparalleled expertise in material handling solutions and LiuGong’s industry-leading equipment, this partnership sets a new benchmark for accessibility, performance, and customer service across the United States. Jared Ward “We are thrilled to have Discount Forklift on board,”...