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Ben Ames of JB Builders in West Gardiner recently presented $1,000 scholarships to two students at Capital Area Technical Center in Augusta. Jared Mrazik of Mount Vernon attends Maranacook Community High School. He attended the Electrical Technology program for two years. He works part-time at the Weathervane Restaurant, as well as with an electrician. He […]
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June 13, 2023, marks the 10th anniversary of National Forklift Safety Day. We learn about the work the industry is doing to promote safety in and around forklifts and how listeners can participate in the event’s safety-focused events. Also: More labor issues at West Coast ports; the logistics industry heads into uncharted territory.
With the current labor shortage, many companies are keen to fill the gaps in their distribution operations with automation. But how do they get started and overcome the obstacles achieving their goals? Plus: Mezzanines are on the rise; trends in nearshoring.
2023 hasn’t been so rosy for trucking. Volumes are down and there’s excess capacity. What might conditions be like for truckers during the rest of the year? Research from WorkHound provides insights on how truck drivers view their jobs. Plus: Rail workers press for better working conditions; key trends driving supply chains.