ASSP expands alliances to advance worker safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) recently signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with three safety organizations that will expand the Society’s efforts to advance worker safety and health. The Society extended an existing alliance with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and created new strategic partnerships with the International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) and the...
Port of Long Beach reports its strongest June on record
Trade soars with consumer spending amid concerns about tariffs The Port of Long Beach achieved its busiest June on record, driven by vibrant consumer spending, potential tariff increases, and ongoing labor contract negotiations at seaports on the East and Gulf coasts. Dockworkers and terminal operators moved 842,446 twenty-foot equivalent units in June, up 41.1% from last year, surpassing the previous record set in June 2022 by 7,034...
Integrity Staffing expects Q4 growth in key Manufacturing and Industrial Sectors
Light Industrial, E-Commerce, Call Center, and Food & Beverage Production and Packaging Sectors Seasonal Workforce to Increase 30-50% Integrity Staffing Solutions, a workforce solutions provider, anticipates significant growth in the Light Industrial, E-Commerce, Call Center, and Food & Beverage Production and Packaging sectors for Q4 2024. Seasonal Workforce Growth Predictions E-commerce businesses are expecting substantial...
NPE2024 unveils official registration and exhibit space data
NPE2024: The Plastics Show announced its final registration and paid exhibit space results, totaling 51,396 registrants and 1,106,767 square feet, respectively. Held from May 6-10 in Orlando, Florida, NPE2024 saw a record-breaking number of international attendees, first-time attendees, and paid exhibit space. “NPE2024 was truly a momentous event in plastics industry history,” said Matt Seaholm, PLASTICS’ Chief Executive Officer,...
American Logistics Aid Network activates for Hurricane Beryl
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Beryl made landfall in Texas as a category one hurricane, bringing heavy winds, flash flooding, and state-wide power outages. ALAN (American Logistics Aid Network) mobilized its network and works with non-profit and business partners to aid response efforts. On Tuesday, July 9, ALAN hosted a Logistics Coordination Call with responding non-profit partner organizations. During the call, partners shared their...
Port of Long Beach Data Project receives $7.875 Million to speed goods delivery
A comprehensive Port of Long Beach digital platform being designed to help speed cargo deliveries across the nation, the Supply Chain Information Highway, is getting an infusion of funding from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) announced a $7.875 million grant for the Port’s data system today. The funding is expected to help build out a variety of functions,...
AutoScheduler secures $6.5M funding from Noro-Moseley Partners
Investment to speed technology advancement and accelerate growth AutoScheduler.AI, an innovative Warehouse Orchestration Platform, and WMS accelerator announces a $6.5M first round of funding from Noro-Moseley Partners, an early growth equity firm based in Atlanta, GA, to continue growing and expanding the company and its technologies. Before this round, AutoScheduler was privately funded, growing rapidly and profitably. “We...
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