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High ImpactApr 20, 2026Nippon Express Acquires Metro Supply Chain for $1.6B
Nippon Express, a major Japanese logistics provider, has acquired Metro Supply Chain for approximately $1.6 billion, marking a significant strategic expansion into the North American market. This acqu
The Loadstar#nippon-express#metro-supply-chain#acquisition
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactApr 20, 2026800+ Logistics Jobs Cut as Contract Freight Demand Weakens
Over 800 jobs are being eliminated across U.S. logistics and transportation companies as contract freight demand remains under pressure, despite some stabilization in trucking spot markets. The layoff
FreightWaves#logistics-layoffs#contract-freight-decline#warehouse-closures