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Technology could cut train crews in half
OMAHA, Neb. — How many people does it take to operate a locomotive? For the railroad industry, the answer is simple: One.
The…
Climate not considered a top 10 risk by CEOs survey
DAVOS, Switzerland — Climate issues are set to be one of the main talking points at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss ski…
Nolan Transportation Group acquires Eagle Transportation
ATLANTA — Nolan Transportation Group (NTG) has acquired Eagle Transportation LLC, a Mississippi-based freight brokerage…
For major shippers, 2019 ended on a sour note
For major shipping companies dealing with trade wars and slowing global growth, conditions appear to have deteriorated as 2019…
Senate passes US Canada Mexico trade deal
WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly approved a new North American trade agreement Thursday that rewrites the rules of trade…
Microsoft: ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 even for supply chain
Microsoft is pledging to become 100 per cent "carbon-negative'' by 2030 by removing more carbon from the environment than it…
Cargo volumes fall as water levels rise on the St. Lawrence Seaway
CORNWALL, Ont. — The St. Lawrence Seaway saw cargo numbers fall sharply last year, as trade tensions and record water levels…
China welcomes US deal, says ‘core concerns’ must be met
BEIJING — China's government welcomed an interim trade deal with Washington and said Thursday the two sides need to address each…
Amazon lets third party sellers use FedEx ground again
NEW YORK — Amazon said it will allow its third-party sellers to start using FedEx's ground service again after banning them from…
Senate Republicans expect USMCA vote Thursday, clearing decks for impeachment
WASHINGTON — Canada's hard-won continental trade deal with the United States and Mexico could be up for a vote in the US Senate…
Environmental issues top worries for those heading to Davos
LONDON — Environmental issues make up the top five risks to the global economy for the coming decade, organizers of next week's…
Moody’s downgrades debt rating for largest Boeing supplier
WICHITA, Kan. — Moody's Investors Service announced that it is downgrading the debt rating for Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. to…