Thousands of demonstrators protested against a vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the US-Canada border in Ottawa this past week. Around 90% of Canada’s 120,000 cross border truckers have been vaccinated, but the unrest amongst the unvaccinated continues. The US also requires foreign truckers to show proof of vaccination upon entry. Read more…
With the mobile robotic industry growing immensely over the past few years, the advances in robotics and artificial intelligence may soon yield efficient and cost effective ways to assuage many of the labor issues blighting the global logistics industry. Mobile robotics can be used to help with “a range of logistics operations, including material handling, material picking, long-haul distribution, and last mile delivery.” Read more…
Distribution and logistic sectors continue to grow nationwide, including in Kentucky where Levi Strauss & Co. will set up a new e-commerce distribution center in Erlanger. This new facility will create approximately 300 new jobs with a $48 million-plus investment, “evidence that Kentucky is the perfect location for companies looking to get their products to customers as quickly as possible.” Read more…
