About 300 logistics employees affected by change in operations at Whitestown facility
Kuehne+Nagel Inc. said in a notice to the state that it will cease operations with Rockwell Automation when the contract between the companies terminates May 10.
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Railroad group warns that car flaw could cause derailments
U.S. railroads were warned to take certain cars out of service Thursday after Norfolk Southern discovered loose wheels on a car involved in last weekend’s derailment in Springfield, Ohio.
Amazon’s belt-tightening affects towns across United States
For years, Amazon has been in super growth mode. But now, some projects are facing delays, and some communities worry the projects might never materialize.
Monarch Beverage plans move to new $73M facility on Indy’s east side
The company plans to retain 500 workers when its relocates from its existing distribution center on Pendleton Pike in Lawrence to the new facility under development in Indianapolis.
Fast-growing Fitzmark acquires Georgia logistics firm
Indianapolis-based FitzMark LLC, a third-party logistics firm, has acquired a similar firm that specializes in refrigerated freight, marking its seventh acquisition in four years.
Postal service on-time performance similar in rural, urban areas, report finds
Challenges with the cash-strapped United States Postal Service sent many Americans to their wit’s end during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in communities reliant on the mail for essential goods.
DHL investing nearly $120 million in Johnson County supply-chain project
In an incentive contract with the Indiana Economic Development Corp., the logistics firm says it will create as many as 676 jobs at the facility by 2027.
Nevada logistics firm to enter market with Whitestown warehouse
The 160,000-square-foot facility was completed earlier this year. Novo Logistics said the warehouse will strengthen the company’s link between its existing hubs on the coasts.
As supply chains unclog, consumers enjoy (tentative) relief
The main factor behind the improvement has been diminished demand for manufactured goods. Spending on goods has fallen for three straight quarters, according to the Commerce Department.
Noblesville City Council approves incentives for $30M SMC expansion plan
SMC Corp. of America plans to expand its total workforce in Noblesville to 1,157 by 2032.
Manufacturer seeking incentives for $30M expansion, 288 jobs in Noblesville
SMC Corp. of America, Noblesville’s largest private employer, said the new jobs would pay at least $59,000 annually.
FedEx Supply Chain to lay off 179 employees in Indianapolis
The company said the decision is part of a move to discontinue its management and operation of a facility on the city’s west side.
Congress votes to avert rail strike amid dire warnings
Legislation to avert what could have been an economically ruinous freight rail strike won final approval in Congress on Thursday as lawmakers responded quickly to President Joe Biden’s call for federal intervention in a long-running labor dispute.
UPDATE: House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions
The bill lawmakers are considering would impose a compromise labor agreement that was voted down by four of the 12 unions representing more than 100,000 employees at large freight rail carriers.
Online grocery service Green Bean Delivery calling it quits
The 15-year-old Indianapolis-based company founded by organic farmer Matt Ewer and nutritionist Beth Blessing said it would permanently close after this week’s deliveries.
Shein’s U.S. expansion starts with distribution center in Indiana
The apparel company founded in China is pushing to get its ultra-low priced merchandise on doorsteps more quickly by opening more North American distribution centers, including a major hub in Whitestown.
Radial looking to fill seasonal positions in Brownsburg
Radial, which fills online orders for dozens of retail brands, opened its 700,000-square-foot Brownsburg distribution facility in 2019.
EPA: UPS to pay fine, correct hazardous waste violations
The company has three years to reach compliance across 1,160 locations and will pay a civil penalty of $5.3 million.
Judge dismisses FedEx from Indianapolis shooting lawsuit
The lawsuit was filed by relatives of five of the eight people who were fatally shot last year at an Indianapolis warehouse by a former employee of the shipping giant.
Mercury Marine to open global distribution center in Brownsburg
The marine manufacturer, a division of Brunswick Corp., said the facility will create about 250 jobs.