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Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 16, 2024

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 12:30
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 16, 2024 print edition.

Perspective: Cargo Integrity Plan Reduces Risk

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 11:56
Supply chain disruptions are becoming more common, but one factor that often gets overlooked in conversations about intermodal risk management is the importance of cargo integrity.

After EVs, China’s CATL Seeks to Dominate Electric Trucks

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 10:35
CATL has in a short space of time become the world’s largest maker of electric car batteries. Now the Chinese company wants to dominate in trucks globally.

Camrett Logistics Invests $575K in Virginia Warehouse

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 09:43
The expansion is part of Camrett’s broader growth in Southwest Virginia, where it has been operating since 1995.

Apollo Inks $1 Billion Deal With BP for Stake in Gas Link

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 09:41
Apollo Global Management agreed to pay BP Plc $1 billion for a stake in a key Caspian-region natural gas pipeline.

RXO Becomes Third-Largest Freight Broker with Coyote Deal

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 09:18
RXO has finalized its $1.025 billion acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS, a move that makes RXO the third-largest provider of brokered transportation in North America.

Idea Leads to EV Charger Maintenance Business

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 09:10
LOS ANGELES — Kameale Terry saw it coming before almost anyone else did. She realized the expanding network of electric vehicle charging stations would need a workforce to maintain it.

VW Weighs Cutting 15,000 Staff on Plant Closures

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:30
Volkswagen AG could force through decisions on plant closures this year, paving the way for more than 15,000 job cuts, according to analysts at Jefferies.

Jimmy Haslam Backs Initiative to Cut Heavy Industry Emissions

Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:01
Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam’s family office HF Capital has committed $725 million to help launch an initiative aimed at decarbonizing heavy industry, it announced Sept. 16.

Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Fleet Telematics Units

Sun, 09/15/2024 - 19:41
As part of the agreement, Trimble will take a 32.5% stake in Platform Science and receive a seat on Platform Science’s board of directors.

Daimler Broadens Global Platform of Electric Vehicles, Services

Sun, 09/15/2024 - 13:15
The company introduced a dedicated brand for its global charging infrastructure initiatives and broadened the scope of its financial services business.

House Passes GOP-Led Electric Vehicle Bill

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 14:08
The recent passage of legislation specific to EVs in the House is the latest effort from congressional Republicans pushing back on the Biden administration’s transportation agenda.

New Norfolk Southern CEO Calls Last 18 Months ‘Brutal’

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 12:55
Norfolk Southern CEO Mark George says the railroad is ready for a fresh start after a painful 18-month period involving a derailment, an activist proxy fight and the ouster of his predecessor.

Decision on US Steel Deal May Come After Election

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 12:09
United States Steel Corp. surged the most this year after the Washington Post reported that President Joe Biden wouldn’t immediately move to block Nippon Steel Corp.’s takeover bid.

NTSB Describes Effort to Douse Tesla Semi Fire

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 09:53
WASHINGTON — California firefighters had to douse a flaming battery in a Tesla Semi with about 50,000 gallons of water to extinguish flames after a crash, the NTSB said Sept. 12.

Port of Long Beach Hits 113-Year High in Cargo for August

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 09:27
The Port of Long Beach once again saw record-breaking cargo numbers in August, port officials said Sept. 12.

Uber to Launch Driverless Rides With Waymo in Austin, Atlanta

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 08:54
Uber Technologies will be the sole supplier of driverless rides on Alphabet’s Waymo cars in Austin and Atlanta, a boost to the rideshare app’s ambitions in the autonomous vehicle arena.

Loose Electrical Cable Found on Ship That Hit Key Bridge

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 08:25
BALTIMORE — Investigators working to pinpoint the cause of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse discovered a loose cable that could have caused electrical issues on the Dali.

US Agency Finalizes China Tariffs Biden Announced in May

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 08:03
The office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Sept. 13 formally approved tariff increases on billions of dollars in Chinese goods, paving the way for them to go into effect in two weeks.

DSV Buys DB Schenker for $15.9B, Creating Logistics Giant

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 06:22
DSV, founded by 10 Danish truckers in the 1970s, has grown through a string of acquisitions in the fragmented transport industry, including buying targets that were larger than itself.

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