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Chinese EV Maker Nio Slams ‘Unreasonable’ US, EU Tariffs

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 09:10
Nio founder William Li hit out at the European Union and the U.S., saying their moves to level tariffs on electric cars are unreasonable and urged them to cooperate with China.

Ohio Town Still Under Evacuation Order

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 08:43
WHITEWATER TOWNSHIP, Ohio — An evacuation order remained in effect Sept. 25 for residents in an Ohio community as crews continued to work at the scene of a dangerous chemical leak.

McLeod Previews AI Capabilities Amid Freight Rate Challenges

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 08:29
The company introduced updates for LoadMaster, PowerBroker and its MPact suite of business intelligence tools, including its first proprietary AI product.

Online Holiday Spending Projected to Rise 8.4%

Wed, 09/25/2024 - 08:14
Steep discounts and easing inflation will compel U.S. shoppers to spend $240.8 billion online in November and December, up 8.4% from last year’s holidays and the biggest increase since 2021.

Railcar Chemical Leak Forces Evacuations in Grandview, Ohio

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 14:41
A dangerous chemical leak from a railcar has spurred an evacuation order in an Ohio town.

OPEC Doubles Down on Oil Growth Despite Climate Goals

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 13:52
OPEC doubled down on forecasts that global oil demand will keep growing to the middle of the century, an outlier view that scientists say would lead to climate catastrophe.

Vancouver Port Strike Disrupts Grain Shipments at Harvest

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 13:33
Grain workers at Canada’s largest port went on strike Sept. 24 over a dispute regarding hours and pay, creating what an industry association called a “devastating” situation for farmers.

Utility to Offer Accuride’s Trident Drum Brakes as Standard

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:27
Utility Trailer Manufacturing will offer Trident composite steel shell drum brakes from Accuride as standard on all its trailer models, the company said Sept. 17.

ATA: Trucking Tonnage Rises Again, Hints at Market Recovery

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:01
The ATA For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index rose 1.8% to 115.8 from the prior month, and 0.7% compared with August 2023.

House Committee Approves Moving Protection Bill

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 11:00
Legislation that aims to increase protections for people moving personal property was recently approved by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Evo Builds Out Truckload Operations With West Side Purchase

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 10:50
Phoenix-based Evo aims to build a diversified, national truckload carrier and brokerage through the acquisition of Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based West Side.

Maryland Sues Owner of Ship That Caused Key Bridge Collapse

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:55
BALTIMORE — The state of Maryland has added to the legal troubles facing the owner and operator of the containership Dali, which caused the deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

US, Canada to Negotiate Boundary to Oil-Rich Arctic Seabed

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 09:04
The U.S. and Canada have agreed to begin negotiations over claims to an Arctic seabed that may be rich in oil and is of growing strategic importance as Russia and China ramp up their presence.

Ammonia-Powered Tugboat Shows How to Cut Shipping Emissions

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 08:31
KINGSTON, N.Y. — A tugboat powered by ammonia eased away from the shipyard dock and sailed for the first time to show how the maritime industry can slash carbon dioxide emissions.

Maersk Adds Port Disruption Surcharge as Strike Looms

Tue, 09/24/2024 - 07:54
AP Moller-Maersk added a local port disruption surcharge for all cargo moving to and from the East Coast and Gulf Coast terminals, to cover higher costs from “potential labor disruptions.”

Diesel Prices Inch Up Across US After 10-Week Decline

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 17:03
Despite this minor uptick, diesel remains significantly cheaper than a year ago.

ATA Calls on Congress to Streamline Transport Credentials

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 15:45
The Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act seeks to simplify the credentialing process for essential transportation workers.

J.B. Hunt to Test RNG-Fueled Peterbilt 579-X15N Combo

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 15:25
Multiple motor carriers have lined up to participate in a test of a single Peterbilt tractor powered by a Cummins engine fueled by renewable natural gas.

DHL Lays Out Plan to Boost Revenue 50% by 2030

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 14:18
DHL Group, the trading name of Deutsche Post AG, unveiled a new strategy aimed at increasing revenue by 50% by 2030 through various growth initiatives.

Stellantis Eyes Leadership Change as US Sales Decline

Mon, 09/23/2024 - 13:59
Stellantis NV Chairman John Elkann has started a search for a successor to CEO Carlos Tavares, whose contract runs out in early 2026.

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