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U.S. Consumer Spending is Falling

Freight carriers are seeing the impact, as the number of big and bulky shipments declines and retail customers continue to pare inventories and push back restocking.

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UPS Faces Rising Labor Costs, Strike Risk in Upcoming Union Fight

UPS argues that it already pays its workers, especially drivers, much more than competitors.

Sean O’Brien, president of the Teamsters, at the union’s headquarters in Washington, DC, in March 2022. Photo: Bloomberg

Germany to Introduce Cheap Nationwide Public Transport From May

The move forms part of the country’s effort to reduce carbon emissions in the transport sector, and draws on experiences with an ultra-cheap €9 ticket from summer of 2022.

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UN Agency Moves to Curb Underwater Shipping Noise That Affects Marine Life

Climate change is opening the global Arctic to more shipping traffic, bringing economic opportunities to some Indigenous communities but also changes to animal behavior.

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U.S. Transportation Secretary Highlights Department’s Work to Combat Human Trafficking

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Learn to look for the signs.

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New CBP Regs Call for Greater Diligence by Brokers in Reporting Security Breaches

A new set of regulations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promises to make it easier for smaller customs brokers to operate on a national scale. But they also carry a sting.

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Why Maritime Supply Chains Must Adapt to Sustainability Regulations

Authorities in the maritime sector are responding to the threat posed by global warming.

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SHIP IT Act Aims to Attract Drivers, Boost Capacity

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Can Warehouse Automation Solve the Challenges of Omnichannel Operations?

Following are the top challenges that warehouses and distribution centers face in the e-commerce and retail sector.

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Elevating Last-Mile Delivery for Improved Job Site Productivity

lobal labor-productivity growth in construction has averaged just 1% per year over the past two decades, compared with growth of 2.8% for the total world economy.

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Jin Tian: Eight Dead After Cargo Ship Sinks off Coast of Japan

Five people who have been rescued are said to be in a stable condition. Six of the dead were Chinese nationals.

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Boeing-DOJ ‘Sweetheart Deal’ Decried by Victim’s Wife

The proceedings mean that, for the first time, the company will be formally charged in court in relation to the two crashes, and will have to plead guilty or not guilty.

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