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Labor Minister Rejects Call to Intervene in Canada Rail Dispute

Both companies said their gradual shutdown would ensure hazardous and vulnerable shipments aren’t stranded if a settlement isn’t reached by August 22.

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China to Limit Exports of Mineral Used in Batteries and Weapons

China pointed to national security as the driving factor behind the move, given that antimony can be used in explosives and nuclear weapons.

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Is the Trucking Industry Really on the Road to Recovery?

Are we finally seeing the end of the longest freight recession in recent decades? It’s the question on everyone’s mind — and has been for over a year.

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World’s Biggest Steel Producer Warns of ‘Severe’ Industry Crisis

Global investors are lasered onto China’s struggling economy, even as they also contemplate the possibility of a recession in the U.S.

Bundles of steel tubes at a trading market in Jinan, China, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Port of Los Angeles Handles Record Cargo Volumes in July

Staring down the looming threat of a work stoppage at East/Gulf Coast ports, retailers have opted for earlier shipping schedules in 2024.

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Canada Railways Start Halting Shipments Ahead of Potential Strike

Both CN and CPKC began to embargo shipments of toxic chemicals such as chlorine and ammonia on August 12.

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Mercedes, BMW Reveal Battery Makers Amid Fire Fears in Korea

Automakers based in South Korea are taking action to address the growing fears over EV safety, after an unplugged electric Mercedes-Benz sedan caught fire.

The powertrain of a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 4Matic SUV. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Trio of West Coast Ports Added to DOT Supply Chain Data Platform

The Department of Transportation's FLOW initiative was first launched in 2022 as a response to disruptions brought on by the pandemic.

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Oil Tanker Attacked Three Times in Single Day in Red Sea

Houthi rebels have not claimed responsibility for the attacks, but have targeted at least 70 other ships in the Red Sea since October of 2023.

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Thailand Races to Stop Toxic Waste Cargo on MSC, Maersk Ships

Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries have seen an influx of trash from developed countries, from dirty plastic to industrial and electronic waste.

A motorcyclist rides past shipping containers stacked at the Bangkok Port. Photograph: Taylor Weidman/Bloomberg

Scientists Warn Proposed Pantanal Shipping Channel Could Lead to 'End of Entire Biome'

The proposed project would dredge and restructure waterways at hundreds of sites along 435 miles of the Paraguay and Parana rivers.

The Pantanal wetlands in Brazil. Photo: iStock / filipefrazao

U.S. to Call for Limits on Chinese Vehicle Software Over Data Security Concerns

Biden administration officials reportedly plan to propose limits on U.S. sales of Chinese vehicle software as soon as August.

Photo: Bloomberg

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