After laying out the Trump administration’s most aggressive NAFTA demands to date, chief U.S. negotiator John Melle was asked on Oct. 15 how things are progressing. “Fabulous,” he said, smiling and shrugging before entering a negotiating room once more.
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NAFTA Talks Left Reeling After Aggressive US Proposals Land
Nvidia's Powerful New Computer to Power DHL Autonomous Delivery Vehicles
Nvidia Corp. said Oct. 10 it’s helping Deutsche Post AG and its subsidiary DHL automate their fleet of electric delivery vehicles with a powerful new computer.
Magnum Trucking Breaks Ground on Minnesota Terminal
With mounds of dirt and heavy machinery in the background, civic leaders gathered Oct .12 to welcome regional shipping giant Magnum Trucking to Bemidji, Minn.
E-Commerce Hubs and New Expansion Projects Coming to Savannah Port
Georgia’s ports enjoyed a record-breaking year for cargo in the past fiscal year, and that growth is a driver for private investment expected to bring hundreds of new logistics jobs to the Savannah region.
Report: Key Changes Needed to Prevent Fiery Rail Crashes
A prestigious scientific organization on Oct. 11 called for more frequent and better inspections of freight railroad tracks to prevent potentially catastrophic oil and ethanol train crashes.
Cargo Volumes Surge at Southern California Ports; Virginia Sees 8.2% Gain
Container traffic continues to flourish in the peak shipping season, easily outpacing last year’s totals in September.
Story of Louisiana Road, Bridge Problems: Millions in Budget but Billions in Backlog
While Louisiana road and bridge needs poured in to a key legislative committee Oct. 12, prospects for any sweeping changes are bleak.
Belgian Postal Operator Enters E-Commerce Race With $820 Million Purchase of Radial
In one of the largest transactions ever for a U.S.-based logistics firm, Radial Inc. has been acquired by Belgian postal and parcel carrier bpost for $820 million.
October 12, 2017US Offers Proposal That Could Kill NAFTA in Five Years
U.S. negotiators on Oct. 12 presented a proposal for a so-called “sunset clause” that would see the North American Free Trade Agreement expire after five years unless the parties can agree to extend it, according to two people familiar with the talks.
JaxPort Names Eric Green CEO
Eric Green walked miles of hallways in Washington and Tallahassee to win support for deepening Jacksonville’s harbor.