In this episode, we discuss the challenges of helping employees feel safe coming to work during the coronavirus crisis; Covid-19 deaths in the logistics industry; new companies that are emerging to serve the at-home workforce; how the virus is affecting cargo volumes; and Covid-19 resources for supply chain professionals.

Stories and resources mentioned in this episode

• "Logistics firms face unique challenges in their role as front-line, essential services"
• "Employers offer wage hikes to stressed logistics workers"
• "Logistics industry counts first deaths from Covid-19"
• "Last-mile logistics firm Bringg raises $30 million in latest venture round"
• "Logistics sector posts strong growth in March"
• "First-quarter volumes drop 18.5% at Port of Los Angeles"
• "Container imports plunge in March as economy "unravels" under Covid-19 pressure"
• DC VELOCITY's list of Covid-19 resources for the supply chain
• DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage 

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April 2020 will mark the launch of “Logistics Matters,” a new weekly podcast from the editors of DC VELOCITY magazine, the trusted source for news about distribution centers and the supply chain.

Each episode will feature DC VELOCITY reporters discussing top stories and developing trends for the week. The podcast will be quick-hitting, fun, and informative.

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