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05/22/13 - Forklift leader provides report on state of industry automation

One of the largest forklift companies in the world has released a report that discusses the state of forklift automation around the world, and how this will affect warehouse productivity, forklift jobs and other factors in the warehousing industry. One of the largest forklift companies in the world has released a report that discusses the state of forklift automation around the world, and how this will affect warehouse productivity, forklift jobs and other factors in the warehousing industry. more

05/22/13 - With more trade, logistics jobs could rise

International trade is picking up quickly compared to the years of slow growth after the recession, and a new report from one industry body suggests 2014 could be the best year yet for the trade, logistics and transportation sectors. International trade is picking up quickly compared to the years of slow growth after the recession, and a new report from one industry body suggests 2014 could be the best year yet for the trade, logistics and transportation sectors. more

05/21/13 - Illinois getting new distribution center jobs in near future

FedEx, which is currently in the process of building new facilities and adding warehouse jobs all over the country, will now become a major jobs creator in the state of Illinois, where the company is planning to build a new, multi-million dollar distribution center. FedEx, which is currently in the process of building new facilities and adding warehouse jobs all over the country, will now become a major jobs creator in the state of Illinois, where the company is planning to build a new, multi-million dollar distribution center. more

05/17/13 - Report shows freight trucking industry expected to rise from depths hit during recession

The five years leading up to 2013 were a grim period for the U.S. freight trucking sector, which had an impact on logistics jobs as well as warehouse and distribution operations all over the country. The five years leading up to 2013 were a grim period for the U.S. freight trucking sector, which had an impact on logistics jobs as well as warehouse and distribution operations all over the country. more

05/16/13 - Georgia's carpet and flooring industry creating new warehouse jobs

Northwest Georgia has seen an influx of announcements for warehouse jobs in recent weeks, many of which have been attributed to the region's growing carpet and flooring industry. Northwest Georgia has seen an influx of announcements for warehouse jobs in recent weeks, many of which have been attributed to the region's growing carpet and flooring industry. more

05/15/13 - A new era for logistics industry

Historically, the logistics and transportation sectors haven't been the go-to place for recent M.B.A graduates, but as these industries demand higher levels of competency in accounting, administrative work and analytics, many are opting for logistics jobs over others. Historically, the logistics and transportation sectors haven't been the go-to place for recent M.B.A graduates, but as these industries demand higher levels of competency in accounting, administrative work and analytics, many are opting for logistics jobs over others. more

05/14/13 - New York community college focuses on forklift safety training

All too often news reports are filled with accidents involving warehouse staffing members who are killed or injured in forklift accidents. All too often news reports are filled with accidents involving warehouse staffing members who are killed or injured in forklift accidents. more

05/14/13 - Logistics companies say productivity is top issue

A recent survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services has found that improving productivity is the top goal among 44 percent of all fleet managers, who say improving this area could lead to better operations throughout the company. A recent survey conducted by GE Capital Fleet Services has found that improving productivity is the top goal among 44 percent of all fleet managers, who say improving this area could lead to better operations throughout the company. more

05/13/13 - Memphis officials celebrate city's strong logistics growth

As logistics and transportation companies from all over the country continue to head to Memphis, Tennessee, and other parts of the state to expand or start new logistics operations, city officials are celebrating the growth that has been noted in its distribution sector. As logistics and transportation companies from all over the country continue to head to Memphis, Tennessee, and other parts of the state to expand or start new logistics operations, city officials are celebrating the growth that has been noted in its distribution sector. more

05/10/13 - 3PLs increase penetration of less-than-truckload industry

Over the years, third party logistics providers have wedged their way deeper into the less-than-truckload industry, which is leading to major changes in the transportation sector as a whole, as well as in the outsourced logistics industry. Over the years, third party logistics providers have wedged their way deeper into the less-than-truckload industry, which is leading to major changes in the transportation sector as a whole, as well as in the outsourced logistics industry. more

05/08/13 - Getting the most out of forklifts

The majority of warehouse functions require a forklift of similar powered industrial vehicle to get the job done, but holding onto these machines for too long could lead to higher fleet maintenance costs and could even effect forklift safety. The majority of warehouse functions require a forklift of similar powered industrial vehicle to get the job done, but holding onto these machines for too long could lead to higher fleet maintenance costs and could even effect forklift safety. more

05/07/13 - 3PLs support Missouri freight and logistics industry

Missouri's freight and logistics industry, which supports thousands of warehouse jobs and related positions around the state, is getting a boost from third-party logistics companies that are setting up their operations in St. Louis and surrounding areas. Missouri's freight and logistics industry, which supports thousands of warehouse jobs and related positions around the state, is getting a boost from third-party logistics companies that are setting up their operations in St. Louis and surrounding areas. more

05/06/13 - BLS report shows transportation and warehousing sector 'heading in the right direction'

The most recent employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the economy generated 165,000 new jobs in April, up from the originally weak report in March and enough to lower the national unemployment rate to 7.5 percent. The most recent employment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the economy generated 165,000 new jobs in April, up from the originally weak report in March and enough to lower the national unemployment rate to 7.5 percent. more

05/03/13 - Enhanced forklift safety could lie with new advanced sensor

Every year, thousands of injuries related to forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles used in warehouses are reported across the country, making warehouse safety one of the ultimate goal among managers. Every year, thousands of injuries related to forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles used in warehouses are reported across the country, making warehouse safety one of the ultimate goal among managers. more

04/30/13 - Warehouse managers start thinking about peak hiring season

When it comes to hiring workers for peak demand season in the warehouse and distribution center industry, managers this year are expected to focus on the best ways to meet customer expectations without over-working their staff members. When it comes to hiring workers for peak demand season in the warehouse and distribution center industry, managers this year are expected to focus on the best ways to meet customer expectations without over-working their staff members. more

04/29/13 - Texas warehouse construction expanding, jobs to follow

The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area went through a rough patch in the past few years, with little growth in the logistics and warehouse sector limiting job growth and overall industry expansion. The Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area went through a rough patch in the past few years, with little growth in the logistics and warehouse sector limiting job growth and overall industry expansion. more

04/26/13 - International shipping industry confidence hits new high, survey finds

The global and domestic shipping industries have been slowly working their way out of the doldrums after they were hit especially hard during the financial crisis, however a recent survey has confirmed that all over the world, and right here at home, spirits are high among industry leaders. The global and domestic shipping industries have been slowly working their way out of the doldrums after they were hit especially hard during the financial crisis, however a recent survey has confirmed that all over the world, and right here at home, spirits are high among industry leaders. more

04/25/13 - Hostess helps Georgia's logistics sector get a little sweeter

Georgia, which already has a respected and growing logistics and transportation sector, will soon re-welcome Hostess Brands after the company underwent a structural change and has announced it will expand its presence in the state. Georgia, which already has a respected and growing logistics and transportation sector, will soon re-welcome Hostess Brands after the company underwent a structural change and has announced it will expand its presence in the state. more
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