#worker-safety
(8 articles)FedEx Scales Robotic Trailer Loading at Hagerstown Hub
FedEx is accelerating its adoption of autonomous trailer-loading technology developed by Dexterity Inc., scaling deployment beyond pilot tests at its Hagerstown, Maryland hub. The move marks a signifi
Low T-Shirt Prices Trigger Worker Wage & Safety Crisis
Persistent pricing pressure on commodity apparel—particularly t-shirts—continues to create structural challenges for manufacturing suppliers and their workforces, even as inflationary pressures affect
Low T-Shirt Prices Create Labor Crisis for Apparel Workers
A report from nonprofits Clean Clothes Campaign and Public Eye reveals a troubling structural problem in apparel supply chains: relentless downward pressure on t-shirt pricing—despite broader inflatio
UPS Delivers on Air Conditioning Retrofit, Meeting Teamsters Deadline
UPS successfully met its June 1, 2023 contract deadline to retrofit 2,000 delivery vans with air conditioning in the hottest regions of the country, marking a significant enforcement milestone in the
Heatwaves: The Emerging Logistics Risk Companies Can't Ignore
Heatwaves are transitioning from seasonal weather patterns to structural risks that fundamentally threaten logistics operations and worker safety. As global temperatures rise, supply chain leaders fac
Yard Safety in Logistics: Preventing Blind Spots in Operations
This article addresses critical safety concerns in warehouse and logistics yard operations, emphasizing the dangers of blind spots and poor visibility that can lead to accidents and operational ineffi
ICHCA Safety Village Returns to TOC Europe Conference
The International Cargo Handling and Logistics Organisation (ICHCA) is hosting its Safety Village initiative at TOC Europe, reinforcing the maritime and logistics sector's commitment to worker safety
AGI Faces OSHA Complaints Over Safety Failures at NYC Airports
Alliance Ground International (AGI), a major North American cargo and ground handler, is under formal investigation following OSHA complaints filed by SEIU Local 32BJ on behalf of 21 workers at New Yo