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Rail transportation carries about 40 percent of long-distance ton-miles in the United States according to the Association of American Railroads. It remains one of the most cost-efficient ways to move bulk commodities and heavy freight, but for many shippers,…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Technological advances and social changes are reshaping the grocery industry . July’s online grocery sales were down by 7% compared to last year. Retail spending growth…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: The robust industrial real estate outlook (according to a mortgage services firm). Armstrong reports that asset- and non-asset-based 3PLs thrived in 2022 . Covid vaccine…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: The Supreme Court affirmative action ruling may impact employers. New OSHA National Emphasis Program targets warehousing. Retailers forecast record spending for…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Chemical manufacturers see economy in turmoil and a future hard to predict. An attorney offers best practices to help avoid violating child labor laws . The playing of…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Logistics management undergoing a reset , according to CSCMP report. Public acceptance of marijuana creates challenges for fleet managers. WERC publishes 2023 DC…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: West Coast ports face threat from Gulf and East Coast ports , say researchers. Washington is the latest state to adopt warehouse production quota limits . HR…
Following other states’ example, Washington has adopted a new law restricting production quotas that employers impose on warehouse workers. California and New York recently adopted their own work quota laws, which are largely aimed at providing support for…
The liberalization of drug use laws across the country – particularly when it comes to marijuana – appears to be driving a notable increase in workforce positive drug test results, according to the annual research released by Quest Diagnostics, the country’s…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: Railroads Face Heat in Congress around persistent safety and service problems . The NLRB restores labor law protection for employee threats and profanity. OSHA…
The National Labor Relations Board restored federal labor law protection for employee threats and profanity when it occurs during what the board holds is legally protected activity under labor law. Broad free speech protections regarding wages and working…
Dear ACWI Members, In this issue of ACWI Advance we take a closer look at these stories: The Logistics Managers Index hit a new all-time low in April, creating concerns. The FRA issues another warning that super-long trains can be dangerous. Four federal…