Indianapolis

FedEx will exit a maintenance facility at LAX and send the work to its Indianapolis hub to increase efficiency.

A fire that started at a Walmart distribution center in Plainfield, Indiana, just before noon on Wednesday continued to burn into the following morning.

Seasonal hiring points to another big peak season

INRD’s expansion will benefit Indianapolis-area intermodal customers seeking access to the Asian market.

“We are deeply shocked and saddened by the loss of our team members following the tragic shooting,” FedEx said.

DHL located a new life sciences warehouse in Indianapolis because the city has many pharmaceutical companies in the area.

The combined brokerage expects to do $200 million in revenue this year.

Shipping trends of 2019 are requiring established freight carriers to evolve their operational models. UPS is developing more super-hubs to facilitate growth through handling more high margin shipments.

October is traditionally a slower month than the 4 preceding it in terms of volume. This year it has happened as soon as the calendar turned. This seasonal swing does not mean it will be a quiet fourth quarter for everyone.