FedEx Beats Quarterly Expectations
FedEx reported Q1 revenue and earnings that beat analyst expectations, and announced plans for 50,000+ seasonal hires to deal with holiday shipping volumes.
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UPS Plans to Hire 90,000-95,000 Seasonal Workers
UPS is calling for 90,000 to to 95,000 temporary workers to handle the holiday season’s shipping crunch, a significant increase over 2013.
O+F Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 15, 2014
A listing of some recently announced expansions and additions of distribution and fulfillment centers.
O+F Distribution Center Roundup, Sept. 9, 2014
A listing of recently announced expansions and additions in retail distribution and fulfillment centers.
Federal Court: FedEx Drivers are Employees, Not Contractors
A federal court ruled that FedEx Ground drivers who worked in California and Oregon were misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.
UPS and FedEx Allowed to Expand Delivery in China
After five years of waiting, UPS and FedEx have been granted licenses by the Chinese government to expand their local parcel services to consumers.
Working to Avoid Another Holiday Shipping Disaster
Experts and executives talk about steps being taken to avoid the holiday shipping snafus that caused delays and angry customers in 2013.
Competition, Opportunity Behind UPS $1B Euro Investment
UPS’ decision to invest $1B in Euro operations was based on Germany’s surging economy, growth in healthcare spending and competitors’ logistical build-out.
FedEx Q4 Net Income Up 141%, Revenue Gains 4%
FedEx reported revenue was up 4% and net income up 141% for the fourth quarter ended May 31.
A Practical Guide to Addressing Dimensional Weight Pricing
MCM contributor Curt Barry offers practical information for shippers in light of dimensional weight pricing moves by major carriers.