By any measure, 2023 has been a difficult year for the trucking industry. Just how bad are market conditions, and when will trucking see a return to better times? Soleymani offers insights about the freight recession’s causes and how long it may last. Also: Cargo theft is on the rise; workers are being required to return to offices.Just within the past two weeks, our nation has been rocked by two weather-related catastrophes. We talk about these disasters and how the logistics industry is coordinating relief efforts. Also: Drought in Panama limits canal shipping; wireless charging tech for material handling.
An estimated 1.3 billion tons of food are lost or wasted annually worldwide, much of it during shipping. Greg Tuthill of SeaCube Containers discusses how to avoid spoilage. Plus: The latest on the potential Teamsters strike at UPS; a need for office etiquette.
Nearly half of companies surveyed are providing office etiquette classes in 2023 as workers in all industries struggle with appropriate behavior, ResumeBuilder.com survey shows.