Container prices double, Leasing rates triple in China
Average container prices have risen by 112% in China since the beginning of the Houthi attacks in November 2023, reaching their highest levels since the peak pandemic times Average one-way pick-up charges Ex China rise threefold in June since the Houthi attacks in November The average container prices in China have reached its highest in two years, at $3600 this week for 40 ft high cube cargo-worthy containers in China. These prices...
Staffing employment edges up in June
Week-to-week: Staffing employment up one point, new starts up 10 points Staffing employment improved during the week of June 10-16, with the ASA Staffing Index increasing by 0.9% to reach a rounded value of 90 for the first time in nine weeks. Staffing jobs were down 10.0% compared with the same week last year. Staffing companies did not cite any leading factor as hindering further growth in the week in question, though macroeconomic...
Women In Trucking Association announces continued Gold Sponsorship with J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc.
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. has renewed its Gold Level sponsorship furthering the mission of the nonprofit association to bring gender diversity to the transportation and logistics industry. Since 2015, the company has supported WIT at the Gold Level. In addition to providing financial support, the company actively participates in the association. Jennifer Plumlee, vice...
Raymond drives success with transformative Youth Apprenticeship Program
Raymond and BOCES’ 30-year collaboration supports the workforce of the future For more than 30 years, the Youth Apprenticeship Program has been an integral part of The Raymond Corporation showing its dedication to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Working with high schools throughout the Southern Tier of New York, this program provides a hands-on, experiential approach to learning for junior and...
Crown USA fined over $98k that contributed to a 37-year-old technicians death
A U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety investigation has found a Woodbury plastic and resin manufacturer could have prevented a 37-year-old employee from suffering fatal injuries by following required safety rules designed to keep machines from starting up during maintenance. Investigators with the department’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration learned the maintenance technician at Crown USA Inc. was crushed inside an...
Peak Technologies announces strategic partnership with Robotize for warehouse automation
Peak Technologies, a global provider of smart warehouse solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with Robotize, a cutting-edge robotics company specializing in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). This collaboration aims to revolutionize warehouse heavy pallet movement, enhancing efficiency and productivity. As part of its commitment to smart technologies, Peak Technologies has consistently focused on developing innovative...
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Zion Solutions Group joins forces with Locus Robotics to supercharge warehouse productivity
In a groundbreaking move set to enhance and redefine warehouse operations, Zion Solutions Group has announced its strategic partnership with Locus Robotics. This collaboration leverages the Locus Global Alliance Network, a consortium of the warehouse industry’s best and brightest, dedicated to propelling productivity and transforming supply chains with innovative robotics, service, and software solutions. “Embarking on...
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