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(8 articles)Amazon Closes Florida Facility, Cutting 500 Jobs by September
Amazon announced the closure of its Port St. Lucie, Florida distribution facility, with operations ceasing on September 17 and employee separations beginning the same day. The facility represents a me
Cargolux Cancels Dubai Freighter Restart Plans
Cargolux, a major Luxembourg-based cargo airline, has reversed its strategy to restart freighter operations on the Dubai route, signaling continued caution in the air cargo market despite recent deman
Carrier Closures Eliminate 245+ Jobs in Freight Sector
A wave of carrier and logistics company closures has resulted in the elimination of more than 245 jobs across the freight industry, signaling continued distress in the transportation sector. These clo
Eramet Restarts Senegal Mine at 30% Capacity After Fire
Eramet, the French mining and minerals processing giant, has restarted operations at its Senegal facility following a fire that severely impacted global supplies of zircon and titanium—critical materi
Small Carriers Cut Transpacific Capacity as Spot Rates Decline
Small and independent ocean carriers are responding to weakening spot rates on transpacific routes by reducing their vessel capacity on this critical trade lane. According to Sea-Intelligence analysis
UPS Closes 27 Parcel Facilities in 2026 Consolidation
UPS announced plans to close 27 additional parcel facilities during 2026, continuing a multi-year network optimization strategy aimed at improving operational efficiency and reducing redundancy. This
Chicago Flight Cuts Alarm US Forwarders, Disrupting Air Cargo Networks
US-based freight forwarders are voicing significant concern over announced flight cuts at Chicago, a major air cargo hub, creating operational uncertainty for time-sensitive shipments and potentially
Knight-Swift Reduces Brokerage Fleet for Safety Compliance
Knight-Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers, is reducing its brokerage fleet as part of a strategic safety initiative. This capacity reduction reflects