Author: Procurement-Newz
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Union Pacific cutting 162 jobs and closing Railex warehouse in Rotterdam
[ad_1] Union Pacific Railroad has closed its Cold Connect operation, the former Railex that delivered produce and other perishables from the West Coast to its distribution center at the Rotterdam Industrial Park. Most of the 162 jobs at the facility are being eliminated, although a Union Pacific spokesperson wasn’t immediately available to comment. Workers were…
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BIRMINGHAM PLANS TO TURN VACANT MALL INTO SHIPPING FACILITY
[ad_1] BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Birmingham city officials are planning to renovate a shuttered mall into a shipping and logistics facility. City Councilor Hunter Williams told AL.com that the vacant Century Plaza Mall has been a major point of concern for the Birmingham residents since it closed in 2009. Williams says transforming the 750,000-square-foot plaza into…
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Covid-19: Now, companies reshaping their logistics operating model
[ad_1] The Covid-19 outbreak has had a significant impact on supply chains, forcing freight carriers to cancel, reduce or otherwise adjust services. Ironically, the pandemic has also emphasised the key role of logistics and the importance of supporting people in this critical function. Several logistic majors have reshaped their operating models and increased efficiency and…