UPS, Teamsters Reach Tentative Deal on New LTL Contract
UPS has reached a tentative agreement on a new five-year contract with the Teamsters union for 11,000 workers at its less-than truckload (LTL) freight division, with a vote expected in 60 days.
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NRF: June Port Traffic Highest in Five Years
July port traffic is projected to be at the highest level in five years, the NRF reports, as west coast port negotiations go on.
Two Sides Still Talking As West Coast Ports Remain Open
As the deadline passed July 1, the two sides continuing talking to avert a west coast port strike.
Study: West Coast Port Strike Could Cost U.S. Economy $2.5B Per Day
A joint NRF/NAM study found a West Coast port strike could cost the U.S. economy up to $2.5 billion per day.
FedEx Freight to Increase Shipping Rates by 3.9%
FedEx announced this week that its subsidiary, FedEx Freight, will increase its shipping rates by 3.9%, effective March 31.
Streamline the Supply Chain With Social Media
Social media has been used to improve various parts of the supply chain, according to an infographic by SupplyChainOpz. The infographic illustrates 10 actions in four different categories including supply chain, event management, relationship management, supply chain collaboration and information technology.