Category Archives: Logistics

80 NEW LOGISTIC JOBS COMING TO CHARLOTTE

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Odyssey Logistics has repositioned its global headquarters to southwest Charlotte, bringing with it over 80 new jobs. The move to Charlotte is part of Odyssey Logistics’ strategy to leverage the city’s growing talent pool and quality of life. The new headquarters will be in the Whitehall Corporate Center, where a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held.  Odyssey Chief Executive Officer Hans Stig Moller exclaims: “Our new home in Charlotte is a mutually beneficial development, both for our organization and for the North Carolina business community.”

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TRUCKING JOBS SOAR IN MARCH DESPITE OBSTACLES

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Truck driving jobs in March rose the most in a month since the beginning of 2022; in addition, “the increase of 9,600 jobs that went along with a larger-than-normal increase in nonfarm payrolls for the country (up 228,000 jobs) was the largest since an increase of 10,400 jobs in January 2022. That month was nearing the end of what is generally considered the strongest freight market in recent history. This month’s increase came during a time when the most optimistic voices are hoping for an improvement by the end of the year.”

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TRUCK DRIVER JOB FEARS AMIDST TARIFF CONFUSION

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The on-again, off-again tariff confusion is leading truckers to feel the impact of said debacle, especially truckers who work to transport vehicles and auto parts between the U.S. and Canada: “while there is still a steady flow of traffic across the Ambassador Bridge connecting Detroit and Canada, including plenty of 18-wheelers, truckers and businesses say uncertainty is still affecting things.”

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PATTON LOGISTICS ANNOUNCES NEW JOBS

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Governor Glenn Youngkin was in Pulaski County recently to help announce an expansion for third-party logistics provider Patton Logistic which will add a 100,000-square foot warehouse and create 25 new jobs. Youngin exclaimed: “Once again, a company that’s been in Virginia is betting on Virginia, right here in Pulaski County,”  as he touted Virginia’s distinction as the top state for business according to CNBC.

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OCEAN CONTAINER RATES SLIDE

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Current events in United States trade policy have once again thrown the global supply chain into turmoil as President Donald Trump’s moves to impose and then partially suspend some tariffs have resulted in significant disruption and uncertainty for many businesses operating in North America. According to Freightos Baltic index,  that unsettling feeling has extended to ocean container rates, already in the midst of the traditional early-year lull. 

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246 TRUCK DRIVERS REACH ONE MILLION ACCIDENT FREE MILES

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246 professional truck drivers are being lauded by XPO for achieving million-mile safe driving milestones in 2024. CEO Mario Harik exclaims: “I want to congratulate our 246 drivers who reached one million or more consecutive accident-free miles last year… I am grateful for everything they do to serve our customers and keep our roads safe, and I look forward to recognizing many more drivers in the coming year.” Read more…

TRUCK DRIVERS EARNING LESS IN 2024

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Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics.(PDA) have released their joint Q4 2024 Driver Recruiting & Retention Data Download Report showing a decrease in truck drivers’ wages. Kelly Walkup, CEO of Conversion, states:  “As the freight economy rebounds, driver recruiting is becoming even more competitive… to win in this environment, carriers must embrace technology and tools to improve efficiency and reduce costs while addressing driver needs head-on.”Read more…

DHL SUPPLY CHAINS ACQUIRES INMAR SUPPLY CHAINS SOLUTIONS

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America’s leader in contract logistics, DHL Supply Chain, recently announced the acquisition of Inmar Supply Chain Solutions, a division of Inmar Intelligence and a leading returns solutions provider for the retail e-commerce industry. The strategic acquisition will make DHL Supply Chain the largest provider of reverse logistics solutions in all of North America.
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