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US Ports See February Cargo Surge Across Coasts

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 13:02
The Port of Los Angeles processed 801,398 20-foot equivalent units, a 2.5% increase from the 781,434 containers in 2024. This marked the second-busiest February on record for the port.

Fleets Use Tech, AI to Drive Efficiency, Stay Competitive

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:58
Fleets and industry vendors attending the Truckload Carrier Association’s Truckload 2025 conference said technology is helping increase efficiency and improve decision-making.

Trump Prepares Auto Tariff Announcement as Soon as Today

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 12:02
President Trump is readying an announcement on auto levies as soon as March 26, according to people familiar with the matter, a move that would escalate his fight with global trading partners.

Baltimore Marks One Year After Tragic Bridge Collapse

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 10:20
 A year after the catastrophic collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland leaders honored g the six construction workers who were killed that night.  

Union Says Ancora Aims to Sell Mills for US Steel Revival

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 09:40
The United Steelworkers said investor Ancora wants to sell U.S. Steel Corp.’s state-of-the-art mills to fund sweeping upgrades of union-run facilities.

Trump Weighs Imposing Copper Import Tariffs in Weeks

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 09:09
U.S. tariffs on copper imports could be coming within several weeks, months earlier than the deadline for a decision, according to people familiar with the matter. 

Rivian Spins Out ‘Micromobility’ EV Startup Called Also

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 08:32
Rivian Automotive Inc. is spinning out a business that will develop small electric vehicles designed for short trips.

Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar for $1 Billion

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 07:58
Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to a pair of private equity firms for $1 billion after a decade of trying to make its acquisition of the bargain chain fit.

Shell CEO Says Pursuing Major Deal Brings Risks of Distraction

Tue, 03/25/2025 - 18:36
Shell Plc CEO Wael Sawan said the UK energy company will continue to look for potential acquisitions but warned of the risks inherent in pursuing a major deal.

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