UPS to Add Air Conditioning in Delivery Trucks After Labor Deal

UPS to Add Air Conditioning in Delivery Trucks After Labor Deal

UPS plans to install air conditioning in 5,000 delivery vehicles to improve working conditions for its drivers. This initiative is part of a labor agreement reached with the Teamsters union, aimed at providing better heat protection for drivers. While UPS's relationship with the union hasn't always been smooth, with disputes over network restructuring and employee separation plans, the company is working to enhance operational efficiency and provide better service to its customers. This investment in driver comfort is a step towards improving employee relations and overall service quality.

01/21/2026 Logistics
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Global Air Travel Growth Slows As Load Factors Peak in 2026

Global Air Travel Growth Slows As Load Factors Peak in 2026

The global air passenger transportation market is projected to experience slower growth by November 2026, despite record-high load factors. International markets are outperforming domestic ones, with Africa showing particularly strong growth. Airlines should proactively adjust capacity, strengthen cost control, explore emerging markets, enhance customer experience, and focus on sustainable development. These strategies are crucial for navigating market challenges and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the evolving aviation landscape.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Overseas Air Purifier Brand Sees Sales Jump Amid Strategic PR Push

Overseas Air Purifier Brand Sees Sales Jump Amid Strategic PR Push

Air purifier brand J, in collaboration with YouWoShi, successfully enhanced brand awareness and achieved sales growth through overseas media PR. The YouWoShi team, through precise needs analysis, customized media cooperation plans, efficient content inclusion, and seizing the opportunity of Prime Day, ultimately helped brand J exceed its KPI. This case study verifies the crucial role of media PR in overseas market promotion, demonstrating its effectiveness in boosting brand visibility and driving sales for DTC brands expanding globally.

01/27/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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June Cargo Volumes Diverge at POLA and POLB

June Cargo Volumes Diverge at POLA and POLB

In June, the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) recorded a freight volume of 892,340 TEUs, an 8% year-on-year increase and a historical record. In contrast, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) experienced a 16.4% decline, with a freight volume of 704,703 TEUs. This disparity in data reflects the different challenges and strategies faced by the ports.

07/16/2025 Logistics
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