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Americold Reports Net Loss on Increased Revenue For Q4 2020
Temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation carrier Americold Realty Trust reported a net loss on increased revenue for the fourth quarter of 2020.
How Consolidation Is Reshaping Trucking’s Technology Sector
Consolidation has dramatically reshaped trucking’s technology market over the past decade, with dozens of software and telematics companies joining forces to create larger organizations with expanded capabilities and broader reach.
Google Penalties Coming in May
Google is promising to double down on its policy of penalizing poorly designed websites with lower rankings in search engine returns with its next update, slated for May.
Extreme Winter Weather Causes Vaccine Shipping Delays
WASHINGTON — Extreme winter weather has dealt the first major setback to the Biden administration’s planned swift rollout of coronavirus vaccines, delaying shipment of three days’ worth of shots, or about 6 million doses.
February 19, 2021Massachusetts Bond Bill Includes Funding for Roads, Bridges and Transit
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed a $16 billion transportation bond bill, which includes funding to modernize various modes of transportation.
Nel Launches Modular On-Site Hydrogen Generators
Nel Hydrogen Electrolyzer announced it launched the MC250 and MC500 containerized Proton PEM electrolyzers, its modular on-site hydrogen generators.
February 19, 2021Texas Gas Stations Still Dark Following Big Freeze
More than 1,700 gas stations are without electricity Feb. 19 because of the Texas power disaster, threatening to push pump prices even higher with key refineries in the state still shut.
Trucking Explores Augmented Reality to Enhance Training, Operations
The adoption of immersive technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality by the freight and logistics industry has accelerated amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trucking’s Shifting Technology Landscape
Motor carriers and logistics providers have been applying the latest technologies to help solve old challenges, such as driver recruiting and retention, regulatory compliance and moving freight more efficiently while ensuring highway safety.
Deere Surges With Farmers Signaling Best Year Ever
Deere & Co. lifted its earnings guidance above analyst estimates, with elevated crop prices and an improving farm economy signaling a record windfall for the biggest maker of agricultural machinery.