Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) launches new plastics demand estimate report
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released the inaugural Plastics Demand Estimate Report. The report estimates the plastic demand estimate for May 2024 in the U.S. The monthly estimate for the demand for plastics products serves as a valuable indicator for plastics processors and the entire plastics industry supply chain. The report will now be released monthly by PLASTICS, which is the only trade association providing...
H&E opens new branch in Cedar Rapids
Effective August 5, 2024, H&E Rentals (H&E) announces the opening of its Cedar Rapids branch, the company’s first general rental location in the state of Iowa. H&E now operates in 32 states, and it has opened 23 new branches across the country and acquired nine others since the second quarter of 2023. The facility is located at 1925 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-5811, phone 319-432-7100. It includes a fully...
American Logistics Aid Network urges caution during preparation for Hurricane Debby
As Hurricane Debby makes landfall in Florida, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging residents of the Southeast to heed emergency management officials’ warnings about everything from safely evacuating to sheltering in place– and asking members of the logistics community to be ready to help. “In addition to high winds and a significant storm surge, Hurricane Debby has the potential to bring huge amounts of rain and...
July jobs growth falls to its lowest level since pandemic
Following today’s newsworthy Jobs Report, American Staffing Association Chief Economist Noah Yosif had the following analysis: “Job growth, often a bright spot within recent labor market data, decelerated significantly in July, falling to its lowest monthly level since the pandemic. Along with reduced hiring, accelerating separations, and lower levels of temporary help workers, these numbers are the latest indication of a...
Nominations now open for 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking Award
Sponsored by Daimler Truck North America The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) and Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) are seeking nominations for the 2024 Influential Woman in Trucking award. The award was created in 2010 to honor women in the transportation industry who make or influence key decisions in a corporate, manufacturing, supplier, owner-operator, driver, sales, or dealership setting. Nominees must also have a proven...
SuperCorrExpo® 2024 delivers a high ROI
When it comes to trade shows and events, a key focus for potential attendees is the return on investment (ROI). SuperCorrExpo® 2024 – taking place September 8-12 in Orlando, Florida, USA – stands out as a premier event that over-delivers with ideas and solutions, making attendance a wise investment for professionals in the corrugated and folding carton industries. Here are three key reasons why attending SuperCorrExpo® delivers a high...
Northbound Shoemaker Bridge to close this Saturday and Sunday in Long Beach
Related lane closures are also set for northbound 710 Freeway A repair project this weekend on the Shoemaker Bridge will close or change access routes Saturday and Sunday to the northbound 710 Freeway from downtown Long Beach and the Port area. The work is scheduled from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. both days on the underside of the Shoemaker Bridge, which was damaged when cargo carried by a truck struck the span in January. Crews will assess...
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