Spot Freight plans to add 200 workers, expand office space
With its growing staff, Indianapolis-based logistics firm Spot Freight plans to expand into the recently-renovated Capital Center.
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Fuel-price hikes hitting shippers, truckers across U.S. economy
For trucking fleets—which move 70% of the U.S.’s freight tonnage—the sudden jump in prices is set to hurt smaller operators who have to cover the extra fuel cost on the spot and wait for surcharges to be reimbursed, American Trucking Association Chief Economist Bob Costello said.
EPA rule would make heavy trucks cut smog, soot pollution
The proposal released Monday by the Environmental Protection Agency would require the industry to cut nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 90% per truck over current standards by 2031.
Ambrose expanding Mount Comfort logistics park with new building
Plans call for the $60 million Building V to be 753,000 square feet, expandable up to 1.1 million square feet. It is expected to be completed in November and suited for distribution, light manufacturing and assembly.
Indy-based Direct Connect Logistix acquires Utah business
While DCL said it plans to grow the Utah location, the company’s headquarters will remain in Indianapolis, where it employs 160 and is expanding its workforce.
Whiteland approves tax break for spec warehouse near Interstate 65
Cincinnati-based Uptown Commercial Partners plans to invest nearly $29 million to build the facility on a 40-acre site just east of the Graham and Whiteland roads intersection, and west of Interstate 65.
Key U.S.-Canada bridge reopens after police clear protesters
The crossing normally carries 25% of all trade between the two countries, and the blockade on the Canadian side had disrupted business in both countries, with automakers forced to shut down several assembly plants.
COVID-19 truck blockade in Canada leads to auto plant shutdowns
The blocked bridge carries 25% of all trade between the two countries, and Canadian authorities expressed increasing worry about the economic effects.
Criminal case against former Celadon execs headed for court
A four-week fraud trial is scheduled to begin Feb. 22 for Celadon’s former president and chief operating officer, Eric Meek, 41, and its former chief financial officer, Bobby Peavler, 42.
Book publisher planning $21M expansion of Indiana plant
New York City-based Hachette Book Group said the 164,000-square-foot expansion will result in the hiring of additional staff.
Amazon plans 510,000-square-foot sorting center in Franklin
Amazon plans to add hundreds of jobs at the facility, including receiving, sorting and shipping, and network logistics support.
U.S. shoppers find some groceries scarce due to virus, weather
The shortages are widespread, impacting produce and meat as well as packaged goods such as cereal. And they’re being reported nationwide.
2021 Year in Review: Supply-chain problems proved an ongoing challenge
From automobiles to canned goods, certain items have been in short supply, and for a variety of reasons.
Biden touts healthy supply chain: ‘Gifts are being delivered, shelves are not empty’
Despite the positive news, public opinion polling shows that many Americans lack confidence in the country’s economic recovery.
Kroger looks to hire local drivers for new home-delivery initiative
Grocery chain Kroger this month opened an east-side fulfillment center to facilitate home delivery in Indianapolis and Richmond.
Christmas tree buyers face reduced supplies, higher prices
Extreme weather and supply chain disruptions have reduced supplies of both real and artificial trees this season.
Fed survey finds supply chain shortages boosting inflation
In a survey of business conditions, the Fed’s 12 regional banks found that the economy continued to grow at a modest-to-moderate pace. But because of supply chain problems, price increases were reported to be widespread across the economy.
Shippers prepare for another pandemic crush of holiday gifts
Nearly 3.4 billion parcels are expected to crisscross the country this holiday season, representing an estimated increase of about 400 million compared with last year.
Supply chain will be holiday grinch for local retailers, shoppers
But the pure randomness of shipping problems and the unpredictability of consumer demand make it difficult to predict exactly what will be in short supply.
USPS chief says post office ready for holiday package rush
U.S. Postal Service officials say they have the staffing and resources to handle the coming onslaught of holiday packages, and avoid a repeat of the disastrous 2020 season that brought mail delivery to a crawl.