Container volumes at West Coast ports are beginning to moderate but remain at a strong pace, while facilities on the Gulf and East coasts are seeing increases.
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Gulf, East Coast Port Volume Rises; West Coast Activity Lags
Deal That Prevented Rail Strike Still Needs Worker Support
OMAHA, Neb. — A last-minute deal prevented a railroad strike for now, but many rail workers remain unhappy with working conditions, including some who protested outside their workplaces Sept. 21 ahead of votes to approve the new contracts.
Walmart, Target Begin Holiday Early to Ease Inflation Sting
NEW YORK — Walmart and Target plan to begin offering deals and price matching offers earlier this year to keep up with Americans pressed by soaring inflation and looking for ways to ease the potential sting of holiday shopping.
How Truckers Ranked the 18 Busiest Interstate Highways
The trucking technology company Trucker Path determined the best and worst interstate highways for truck drivers based on the availability of amenities and feedback from truck drivers.
Amazon Air Cargo Flights Grow at Slower Pace
Amazon .com Inc.’s cargo airline is growing at the slowest pace since the start of the pandemic, the latest sign that the e-commerce giant is adjusting to slackening demand.
Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons Optimistic on Rail, Port Negotiations
CHICAGO — White House Supply Chain Envoy Stephen Lyons said Sept. 20 he believes the recently negotiated tentative agreement between the five Class I railroads and unions — representing 150,000 railroad locomotive engineers, conductors and railroad workers — will be ratified.
Truck Tonnage in August Surges 7.4% Year-Over-Year
Truck tonnage in August surged 7.4% when measured against the same month a year ago, and on a sequential basis it rose 2.8% from July, according to American Trucking Associations.
Amazon Signs Deal to Bring Low-Carbon Fuels to Trucking Fleet
SEATTLE — Amazon .com Inc. signed an agreement with renewable fuels technology company Infinium on Sept. 20 to begin powering its transport vehicles with ultra-low carbon electrofuels starting in 2023.
California Ports Face Calls to Go Green After ‘Unmitigated Growth’
After years of “unmitigated growth,” the nation’s busiest port complex is facing calls to lower its carbon footprint from Southern California communities plagued by the health and environmental impacts, said Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia.
UPS, Aircraft Mechanics Agree to Contract Extension
UPS and its aircraft mechanics union have reached a deal for a three-year contract extension with pay increases and benefit improvements.