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Port of Los Angeles Cargo Volume Eases in August

After record-breaking cargo volume in 2021 and the first half of 2022, the port of Los Angeles reported that the import surge at the port slowed in August, due to early arrival of holiday goods, and economic concerns.

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Railroad Unions and Companies Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike

The agreement now heads to union members for a ratification vote, which is a standard procedure in labor talks. While the vote is tallied, workers have agreed not to strike.

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Zara Owner’s Profit Jumps as Price Increases Outpace Costs

Inditex SA is increasing prices by more than surging inflation rates, making the owner of the Zara fashion chain a standout among retailers getting hit by higher costs and shaky consumer demand.

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Amazon to Fund Raises for Delivery Drivers Amid Tight Labor Market

Amazon will spend $450 million to raise wages and benefits for members of its Delivery Service Partners network, a program of small businesses that drive fleets of Amazon-branded delivery vans.

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Managed Logistics Meets Five Challenges for Complex Supply Chain Operations

Whatever the business — from fast-moving consumer goods to pharmaceuticals or automotive — the success of any enterprise is the result of its vertical market expertise.

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Watch: Carrier vs. Retailer: Who Holds the Pricing Power?

Who holds the pricing power in today's transportation market — the carrier or the retailer? Deanna Kaufman, vice president with enVista, describes the shifting dynamic between the two.

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Germany Sells Full Stake in Lufthansa at $760 Million Profit

Germany raised 760 million euros ($760 million) from the sale of the state’s full stake in Deutsche Lufthansa AG, unwinding all of the holding it took to keep the flagship carrier afloat during COVID-19 lock-downs.

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U.S. Railroad Workers Prepare for Strike as Rail Companies See Record Profits

A strike — the first since 1992 — could cost the U.S. economy $2bn a day, according to a recently issued Association of American Railroads report, and workers say they will quit an industry already facing staff shortages.

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World Cargo Symposium Op-ed

The 15th IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) taking place in London from 27 – 29 September 2022 will focus on building resilience to further strengthen air cargo’s post-pandemic prospects.

White House Pushes Railroads, Unions to Avert Crippling Strike

The White House urged labor unions and freight-rail operators to come to an agreement in contract talks, with mounting concern that a strike as soon as Sept. 16 could damage the U.S. economy and Democrats’ midterm election prospects.

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Port of Felixstowe Dock Workers Plan New Strike in Threat to U.K. Trade

Dock workers at Felixstowe, Britain’s largest container port, rejected a pay deal imposed by management, paving the way for a new round of industrial action and disruption to vital trade flows.

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U.S. Heat Wave Hits Supermarkets’ Produce Sections

A heat wave in the Western U.S. is coursing through farming supply chains and into supermarkets, leaving distributors searching for leafy greens and fruits from sources ranging from Canada to Florida.

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