Tag: Freight
U.S. Finalizes Rule Requiring Two-Person Crews on Freight Trains
The regulation ensures that the nation’s largest freight railroads will not be able to reduce the number of workers aboard their trains from today’s s [...]
Spiking freight rates bringing back inflation? – Forex Factory
Spiking freight rates bringing back inflation? Forex Factory
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Over a half-billion dollars in rail freight stuck at Texas border
Major railroads Union-Pacific and BNSF, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, are urging the reopening of El Paso and Eagle Pass crossings so their frei [...]
Freight Railroads Seek Changes to Federal Safety Program Before Joining It
After a freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, in February, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg secured what see [...]
Blockchain-based fintech company prepares to enter $500B freight settlement market
The world is quick to blame inflation for the rising prices at grocery stores and retailers. This was the #1 political issue for recent Election Day v [...]
Key Union Votes Down Freight Rail Contract, Making Strike More Likely
The tentative agreement, brokered in September with help from the Biden administration, had averted a strike before the midterm elections.
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Strike Threat on Freight Railroads Is New Supply Chain Worry
Administration officials are pushing for a settlement to head off a walkout by tens of thousands of workers on Friday.
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Over 2% of global freight capacity at standstill in North Sea -Germany’s IfW institute
More than 2% of global freight capacity is at a standstill in the North Sea, an expert from Germany's IfW economic institute said, a "very unusual" si [...]
Zebra CEO says freight costs have moderated, component shortages still a headwind
Zebra Technologies chief executive Anders Gustafsson told CNBC's Jim Cramer on Friday that while the company has seen freight costs come down, shortag [...]
Gap CEO Sonia Syngal defends air freight spend to compete for holidays
Gap CEO Sonia Syngal on Tuesday defended the apparel retailer's air freight investments, telling CNBC's Jim Cramer the near-term profitability impa [...]
Day by day assessments not self-isolation for police, fireplace, borders, transport and freight workers
Police, fireplace, borders and transport workers at the moment are eligible in England, with 200 new check centres promised.
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