Flexport may lay off workers yet again

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Flexport, a logistics company with $2.7 billion in venture and debt funding, is reportedly planning additional layoffs.
That’s according to Information, which said the firm intends to eliminate around 20% of its roles in the next few weeks. Flexport communications head Liyan Chen declined to comment on the report in an email to TechCrunch.
Flexport, which provides freight forwarding and brokerage services, announced similar cuts…
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Source: https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/26/flexport-may-lay-off-workers-yet-again/amp/

Fruit of the Loom Will Shed 119 Jobs in Distribution Center Closure – Sourcing Journal

Fruit of the Loom is trimming its team, laying off more than 100 workers at its South Carolina distribution center.

According to a WARN notice filed this week, the American apparel and underwear maker is closing the location in Summerville permanently, resulting in the termination of 119 employees by July 1.

The Kentucky-based company, which owns Spalding, Vanity Fair and Russell Athletic, is required to report the layoffs under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification…
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Source: https://sourcingjournal.com/topics/logistics/fruit-of-the-loom-south-carolina-distribution-center-layoffs-logistics-490806/

VPA plans over 80 mln tonnes of cargo in 2023–24 & 100 mln tonnes by 2027

Visakhapatnam, Jan 26 (UNI) Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) Chairperson Dr. M. Angamuthu said on Friday during the years 2023–24, VPA would achieve 80 million+ metric tonnes of cargo and 100 million metric tonnes of cargo by 2027.Addressing after unfurling the National Flag on the occasion of the 75th year of Republic Day celebrations at Port Stadium here, Dr. Angamuthu said VPA, in collaboration with NHAI, Railways is planning to spend close to Rs. 300 crores for various projects that…
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Source: http://www.uniindia.com/vpa-plans-over-80-mln-tonnes-of-cargo-in-2023-24-100-mln-tonnes-by-2027/south/news/3131399.html

VPA, HSL and other industries celebrate Republic Day in a grand manner in Visakhapatnam

Officials from Visakhapatnam Port Authority (VPA) celebrated Republic Day at the Port Stadium in a grand manner. Chairperson of VPA, M. Angamuthu, unfurled the national flag and inspected the CISF parade.Addressing the gathering, Mr. Angamuthu said that it is a special day for VPA which is the 90th Foundation Year during the 75th Republic Day. He said that VPA is intended to involve the citizens of Visakhapatnam more in the activities of VPA duly creating the necessary infrastructure…
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Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/vpa-hsl-and-other-industries-celebrate-republic-day-in-a-grand-manner-in-visakhapatnam/article67780302.ece/amp/

Shippers urged to tether rate management with freight invoice processes to cut errors

Unwinding post-Red Sea crisis supply chains will come with challenges: analystWhile a resumption of Suez Canal transits would be welcomed, ports and inland infrastructure in Europe, the Mediterranean and along the US East Coast could be overloaded with cargo when carriers revert to traditional routings, warns Lars Jensen.
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Source: https://www.joc.com/article/shippers-urged-tether-rate-management-freight-invoice-processes-cut-errors_20240126.html

CEVA Logistics Extends Worldwide Relationship with Ferrari as Official Logistics Partner, Team Partner of Scuderia Ferrari

 

Decarbonization remains a major challenge and a stated objective for both companies. As part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA Logistics is committed to protecting the environment, and the Group is committed to achieving Net Zero Carbon by 2050. As part of its actions, CEVA offers its customers alternative fuel options, including biofuel, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biomethane for sea transport, sustainable fuels for air transport and biofuels or electric vehicles, for land transport. 

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Source: https://www.cevalogistics.com/en/news-and-media/Newsroom/ceva-extends-worldwide-relationship-with-ferrari

GCL continues recruitment drive with CGO appointment

Brent Nagy. Source: CGLGlobal Critical Logistics (GCL) has appointed Brent Nagy as its chief growth officer as the company continues its expansion drive.In his new role at the time-critical and entertainment logistics specialist, Nagy will help drive growth, strategic partnerships, and cross-selling initiatives to offer superior customer solutions across GCL’s brands, including Rock-it Cargo, Dietl, CARS, and Dynamic International.He brings over 22 years of experience in management roles…
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Source: https://www.aircargonews.net/freight-forwarder/gcl-continues-recruitment-drive-with-cgo-appointment/