A 3.35-acre industrial property in Fairfield, New Jersey, featuring a 28,000-square-foot warehouse, sold for $8.74 million amid high demand and limited supply, with the sale facilitated by NAI James E. Hanson.
Construction has begun on Flemington Junction Business Center III, a 70,637-square-foot industrial warehouse complex in Flemington, New Jersey, expected to be completed by July 2026. The project includes units with high ceilings, loading docks, and drive-in doors, and is part of a larger industrial development by Larken Associates.
A fire at a perfume warehouse in Dilovasi, Turkey, resulted in six deaths and several injuries, with investigations underway to determine the cause of the blaze.
Employees at Target warehouses in upstate New York have filed a lawsuit claiming they should be compensated for the long walks to and from their workstations, alleging violations of labor laws and potentially owed back pay dating back to 2019.
Amazon has recently dismissed hundreds of warehouse workers in Ohio after their work authorizations were revoked following the end of a Biden-era immigration program, reflecting a broader impact of immigration policy changes on the workforce.
Amazon has deployed over one million robots in its warehouses, reducing human staff to the lowest levels in nearly two decades, while increasing automation and AI integration. Despite the supposed benefits, worker safety issues persist, and the company's long-term plan appears to focus on replacing human labor entirely rather than improving working conditions.
Amazon has deployed its 1 millionth robot in its warehouses, with plans to match the number of robots to human workers, and has introduced a new generative AI model called DeepFleet to optimize robot routes and increase efficiency by 10%. The milestone highlights Amazon's ongoing investment in robotic automation and AI technology to enhance its logistics operations.
Despite advancements in automation, robots are still struggling to perform complex tasks in warehouses as efficiently as human workers. These 'really hard' jobs require a level of dexterity and problem-solving that current robotic technology cannot yet replicate, highlighting the ongoing challenges in fully automating warehouse operations.
Amazon's Maple Valley warehouse in Washington is equipped with 17,000 electric vehicle chargers to support its fleet of electric vans, which are used for speedy delivery operations in the suburban Seattle area.
MyPillow is facing eviction from a warehouse in Shakopee due to unpaid rent, but CEO Mike Lindell claims the building has been unused since last fall. The company's financial struggles have been exacerbated by the loss of major retail partners and ongoing legal battles, including defamation lawsuits from Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic. Despite these challenges, Lindell remains optimistic about the company's future, stating that they have shifted their focus away from retail and are "coming out the other side."
A California man, Roy Lee Harvey Jr., has been arrested for his involvement in an organized retail theft ring after a warehouse containing $5 million-worth of stolen Nike merchandise was discovered in Hawthorne, California. Detectives executed search warrants in Hollywood and at the warehouse, where they found thousands of stolen Nike shoes, clothing, accessories, and prototypes. Harvey Jr. is believed to have been responsible for receiving, redistributing, and reselling the stolen property. The LAPD is seeking information from the public regarding this investigation.
The body found inside a Philadelphia warehouse has been identified as Gino Hagenkotter, an inmate who escaped from a work detail almost two weeks ago. Hagenkotter, who was serving time on theft and burglary charges, had asked a guard for permission to use the bathroom during his work in the orchard, but never returned. He scaled a fence, took off his jumpsuit, and was last seen on surveillance video walking down the street. The cause of death is under investigation. This is the fourth escape from a Philadelphia lockup this year.
The body of Gino Hagenkotter, an inmate who escaped from a Philadelphia prison nearly two weeks ago, has been found dead inside a warehouse in the city. Hagenkotter's body was discovered in the Kensington neighborhood, and authorities were able to identify him through fingerprint analysis. The cause of death has not been released. Hagenkotter had escaped from a work detail and was incarcerated for low-level crimes relating to theft and burglary. This marks the fourth prisoner to escape custody in Philadelphia this year.
Gino Hagenkotter, the man who escaped from a Philadelphia prison at the end of November, was found dead inside a warehouse in Philadelphia. Police believe he broke into the warehouse and his cause of death is under investigation. Hagenkotter escaped while working a detail assignment and was motivated to escape after learning he wouldn't be released until April. This marks the third escape from the prison's campus in 2023.
The body of Gino Hagenkotter, a 34-year-old prisoner who escaped from a Philadelphia jail last month, was found dead in a Harrowgate warehouse. Evidence suggests that someone broke into the warehouse, and Hagenkotter's body was identified through fingerprint analysis. The cause of his death is under investigation. Hagenkotter had a history of theft and drug charges and had been in and out of jail for the past eight years. His escape occurred after the cancellation of his transfer to a drug treatment facility.