UPS Pilots Vote for Strike, While FedEx Settles With Its Union
The union representing UPS pilots voted in favor of a strike to settle a four-year-long negotiation, as FedEx reached a six-year deal with its pilots union.
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FedEx Raises Some Shipping Rates Ahead of Peak
FedEx has announced a number of rate changes, some of which will take place in January while others will take effect Nov. 2, ahead of the holiday rush.
FedEx Grows Profit but Misses Analyst Forecast, Lowers Outlook
FedEx grew Q1 revenue and earnings but missed analyst forecasts, and lowered its fiscal 2016 outlook. Weak global conditions and currency issues were cited.
To Uniform or Not To Uniform, That is the Parcel Delivery Question
As last-mile delivery startups abound, should they use uniforms like established parcel delivery services? Here are 4 reason why uniforms still matter.
UPS To Hire up to 95,000 for Holiday Season
UPS said it expects to hire 90,000-95,000 seasonal employees this year to support the anticipated increase in package volume, the same as in 2014.
French Supply Chain Giant Geodis to Buy OHL
Continuing a recent trend in logistics consolidation, France’s supply chain giant Geodis plans to acquire U.S.-based 3PL OHL for an estimated $800 million.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 17, 2015
A listing of recently announced B2B and B2C distribution center and fulfillment center expansions, additions and closures.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, Aug. 5, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
EU Probing FedEx’ Proposed Acquisition of TNT Express
The EU is investigating whether FedEx’ proposed acquisition of TNT Express would be an anti-competitive deal in the European parcel delivery market.
O+F Advisor Distribution Center Roundup, July 27, 2015
A listing of recently announced expansions, additions and closures in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.