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U.S.-Mexico Freight by Value up 4.2% YoY

Freight traffic between the U.S. and its neighbors is increasingly via truck, Bureau of Transportation Statistics figures show.

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Amazon to Halt Brick-and-Mortar Same-Day Delivery Service

The decision to shutter Amazon Today comes as a surprise since Amazon was pitching the service to more retailers at the Shoptalk Fall conference in Chicago, October 16-18.

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DHL Supply Chain and Diageo North America to Deploy Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

The Nikola electric trucks utilize fuel-cell technology to power the vehicle's electric motors for up to 500 miles in range on a single fill.

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China EV Exports to EU Soar Ahead of Incoming Levies

EU member states voted on October 4 to impose new tariffs of up to 35%, with 10 countries including France, Italy and Poland in favor of the measure.

BYD Co. E5 electric vehicles in taxi livery at a lot in Shenzhen, China. Photographer: Qilai Shen/Bloomberg

Oregon Looks to Build West Coast's First Ship-to-Rail Port Terminal

Roughly two million import and export containers are expected to move through the Port of Coos Bay each year once the new terminal is up and running.

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UN Report: Future-Proofing Supply Chains a 'Strategic Necessity'

The UNCTAD's report released on October 22 found that container trade measured in tons of cargo grew by just 0.3% in 2023.

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IT Strategies to Help U.S. Manufacturers Overcome Today's Challenges

The operational challenges that manufacturers face today, including rising raw-material costs, energy price hikes and competition from low-cost imports, has them asking: How can we stay competitive under these conditions?

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Panama Speeds Up Process to Revoke Sanctioned Vessels

Prior to this new expedited process, it would take months to remove a sanctioned vessel from the Panama Ship Registry.

Several freighters, assisted by tugboats, entering the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks on the Atlantic side. Photo: iStock / searagen

Arkansas May Have Enough Lithium Reserves for World’s Batteries

The researchers say there might be 5-19 million tons of lithium in an underground brine reservoir in the Smackover Formation.

Lithium ion battery modules. Photo: iStock.com/Pasha Pechenkin

India Grapples With Surge in Hoax Bomb Threats Against Airlines

Although it's unclear what exactly it is that's sparked this recent increase, most of the threats appear to be coming from anonymous accounts on social media.

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Maersk Raises Guidance Again as Red Sea Attacks Boost Rates

Maersk had already raised its 2024 profit forecast in May, June and August, as the Red Sea conflict was having a larger than previously expected impact.

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USPS Proposes End to Dual Shipping Label Policy

Private shippers will typically use dual labels to identify both the USPS and a private mail carrier as possible delivery agents for a parcel.

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