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US DOT Makes Intermodal Infrastructure Investments

The awards, announced January 25, will make considerable investments in intermodal freight infrastructure.

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Watch: The Impact of Biden’s Executive Order on AI

Attorney and legal technology expert Colin S. Levy explains the scope of President Biden’s recent executive order on the development of artificial intelligence, and speculates about its long-term implications.

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Logtech Companies Trimming Staff

Venture-capital investments in supply-chain technology startups fell to $780 million in the fourth quarter of last year, down from $5.2 billion in the same quarter two years earlier.

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French Farmers Block Highways Around Paris as Protests Sharpen

Farmers have been choking roadways across the country to protest higher production costs, stringent regulations imposed from Brussels and what they call unfair competition from abroad.

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Boohoo Cuts Ties with U.K. Supplier After Claims of Overtime Work

The move came out January 26 after a BBC documentary entitled “Boohoo’s Broken Promises” accused the fast-fashion chain of putting undue pressure on garment suppliers.

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Japan Launching First Ammonia-Fueled Ammonia Gas Carrier in 2026

The 10.5-million-gallon ammonia fuel ammonia carrier, which is being built at the Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) Ariake Shipyard, is scheduled to be delivered in November 2026.

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Four Steps to Managing Supply Chain Bottlenecks and Constraints

By removing bottlenecks in the supply chain, companies can reduce inventory and operating expense, while enhancing throughput and overall effectiveness.

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Watch: The True Cost of High Turnover in Logistics

High employee turnover has a heavy impact on logistics companies. Mia Mazal, chief of staff with Sworkz, offers tips on how they can improve retention and create a positive environment for workers.

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V-LINE, Verusen Partner to Assist with Saudi Supply Chain Optimization

V-LINE said in a statement that its partnership with Verusen will help companies with industrial plants in Saudi Arabia streamline operations, reduce costs and boost efficiency.

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Biden Administration Pausing Several LNG Export Projects

Two senior officials said a recent boom in U.S. LNG exports prompted the need for an analysis of the entire domestic gas market, the U.S. gas industry’s first since 2018.

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Tesla Recalls 200,000 Cars Due to Backup Camera Issue

Affected models include the 2023 versions of Tesla Model S, Model X and Model Y vehicles, based on a document published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration January 23.

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German Solar Start-Up Expands in U.S. to Challenge China Dominance

The company established a U.S. subsidiary, which aims for an initial production volume of six gigawatts, as part of "a strategic move to reduce vulnerabilities in the solar-wafer supply chain,”

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