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U.S. Lawmakers Demand Tougher Enforcement of China Forced Labor Import Ban

Leaders of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party wrote in a letter that the Biden administration should work harder to enforce the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

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Michigan Pilots Roadway that Charges EVs as They Drive

The quarter-mile segment of 14th Street will be used to test and perfect the technology ahead of making it available to the public within a few years.

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South African Supply-Chain Disruptions Far From Over, PwC says

South African companies need to reduce their reliance on supply chains affected by conflict and prioritize domestic sourcing, production and distribution, PWC said.

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Boeing Faces More Pressure as United CEO Vents Frustrations

While the White House is monitoring the discussions, there’s no indication yet of what steps the Biden administration would take in response to complaints about Boeing.

Scott Kirby. Photographer: Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg

Five Criteria for Choosing Your Next E-Commerce Delivery Partner

This guide helps you navigate the complexities of the choice, ensuring that your chosen partner not only aligns with your brand's goals, but also elevates your customers' experience.

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Cummins, Daimler and Paccar to Build Mississippi Plant for EV Truck Batteries

Trucking operators have been slow to invest in the vehicles because of concerns about cost and durability and a lack of battery-charging infrastructure to support trucks on long hauls.

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ONE Announces Order for 12 Methanol Dual-Fuel Containerships

The vessels are designed to flex between methanol and conventional diesel bunker fuel and will include technologies such as optimized hull form, waste heat recovery systems and bow windshield.

A methanol-fueled ship. Image: Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE)

Second Boeing Aircraft Model to be Inspected

The FAA did not order the older model to be grounded while the visual inspections are carried out by operators, as it did with the 737 Max 9 planes.

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Tata Steel Closing Welsh Blast Furnaces, Cutting 2,800 Jobs

Tata is planning to switch from coal-fired blast furnaces to electric furnaces through a $634 million investment from the British government.

Port Talbot, Wales. Photo: iStock.com/Phil Lewis

Korean Battery Makers Eye Chile Lithium Projects to Supply U.S.

InvestChile, the South American nation’s foreign investment promotion body, has held meetings with representatives from multiple Korean companies, said the group’s executive director, Karla Flores.

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Delivery Area Surcharges and Other Parcel Rate Hikes to Watch Out for in 2024

With the new year well underway, shippers can shift their attention to the general rate increases levied by parcel carriers, and focus on mitigating their impact on shipping costs.

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Ford Cutting Back F-150 Lighting Production Due to Lower EV Demand

The American car manufacturing giant said that it would be cutting back production at its Michigan Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to just one shift starting April 1, 2024.

Austin, Texas. Photo: iStock.com/RoschetzkyIstockPhoto

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