TORONTO — The Canadian arbitrator appointed to resolve a railroad labor dispute to protect the North American economy has ordered employees at two major railroads back to work.
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Back-to-Work Order Issued for Two Major Canada Railroads
Strike Looms Again as Teamsters Serve CN Notice for Aug. 26
A union filed strike notice against Canada’s largest railway on Aug. 23 just hours after trains began rolling again, likely derailing plans to revive vital shipping networks.
TxDOT to Assume Control of Key Freight Route, Cut Toll Costs
The Texas Transportation Commission is proceeding with a $1.73 billion buyout to take over state Highway 288 tolling operations to lower fares.
CVC and DSV Compete in $15.6B Bid for DB Schenker Unit
Deutsche Bahn is currently evaluating the final offers and needs to discuss with the government on CVC’s proposal.
DSV Orders 300 Electric Trucks in Major Volvo Deal
Logistics firm DSV plans to buy 300 electric heavy trucks from Volvo AB in what would be one of the largest commercial orders to date for the Swedish manufacturer’s battery-powered rigs.
CPKC, CN Prepare to Restart After Labor Dispute Intervention
Canada’s two largest railways are preparing to restart operations after the country's government stepped in to try to end a labor dispute that has halted freight movement.
CN Will End Its Lockout Immediately, Rail Official Says
TORONTO — CN is ending its lockout immediately and moving forward with a plan to get its trains moving again following an order to enter forced arbitration with its union, a rail official says.
Belgian Firm Opens Georgia Logistics Site for Equipment
Belgium’s Aertssen Logistics has opened a North American hub near the Port of Savannah in Georgia for agriculture, mining and construction machinery on a 35-acre site.
Miners Tap Trucks to Sidestep Canada's Rail Stoppage
Two mining giants are rerouting shipments and turning to trucks to deal with disruptions from a Canadian railway stoppage that threatens to undermine the industry’s operations.
Key Bridge Collapse Spurs $5M Small Business Grant Fund
A $5 million grant program aimed at supporting Baltimore-area small businesses hit hard by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge launched Aug. 21.
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