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Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles
The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition as quickly to electric vehicles.
Winter ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Bears Down on Chicago Ahead of Holiday Travel Rush
Chicago is in the crosshairs of a powerful winter storm that could become a “bomb cyclone” — with deep snow, searing winds and an Arctic chill.
White House Envoy Stephen Lyons Says Supply Chain Closing 2022 in Better Shape
White House Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons says the nation’s supply chain is ending 2022 in a much better position than a year ago.
FedEx Profit Tops Estimates as Higher Prices Offset Decline in Shipments
FedEx Corp. on Dec. 20 reported fiscal-year, second-quarter income that beat Wall Street expectations and revenue that fell below expectations.
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December 20, 2022TC Energy Delays Full Keystone Pipeline Restart to Year-End
TC Energy Corp. pushed back the full return of its Keystone oil pipeline by a week after a 14,000-barrel oil spill shut the critical conduit, according to people familiar with the matter.
Truck Drivers Delivering Wreaths Share Deep Ties to Military
ARLINGTON, Va. — It’s no coincidence that there are military veterans among the scores of truck drivers who hauled Christmas wreaths to honor their fallen comrades Dec. 17 for National Wreaths Across America Day, and all felt humbled and honored to be there.
How White House Supply Chain Envoy Gen. Lyons is Building Bridges
This spring, the White House announced the launch of the FLOW program which is designed to improve supply chain relationships through a data-sharing exchange. With supply chain stakeholders participating in this program, will the government be able to assist in fixing an industry that is largely privately held?
December 20, 2022EPA to Tighten Nitrogen Oxide Limits for New Heavy Trucks
WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Dec. 20 announced more stringent clear-air standards for heavy trucks that the agency said are 80% stronger than current limits.
Ports on Both Coasts See Drop-Off in Volume in November
Port container volumes on the West Coast and East Coast declined in November, although shippers were focused on different factors.