Rivian Automotive Inc. has paused production of the electric commercial van it makes for Amazon.com Inc. due to a parts shortage in the latest supply chain snafu for the EV maker.
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Rivian Pauses Output of Amazon’s Electric Delivery Van
Labor Minister Not Intervening in Canada Rail Dispute
The Canadian government has denied an arbitration request by Canadian National Railway Co., increasing the likelihood of a nationwide work stoppage by thousands of its unionized workers.
New Overweight Hauling Law Helps Wisconsin Cheesemakers
Wisconsin cheesemakers and the state’s trucking association are applauding the passage of a new law that boosts hauling capacity for dairy farmers.
Toll Rates Climb on Three Indiana-Kentucky Bridges
Tolling rates rose recently on three bridges connecting Louisville, Ky., and southern Indiana as part of an annual adjustment.
XPO Explores Sale of European Transportation Business
XPO has revived a sale of its European transportation business, according to people familiar with the matter, almost two years since it last scrapped the attempt to divest the operation.
Norfolk Southern Investing $200M to Boost Alabama Capacity
Norfolk Southern will invest $200 million to grow capacity on a key Alabama rail line in a freight corridor for agriculture, automotive, chemicals, forestry and steel goods.
New Texas-Mexico Border Lanes Speed Up Commercial Traffic
U.S. CBP officers can now inspect more inbound trucks from Mexico at a border crossing into Texas since construction is complete on an $8 million project donated by the City of Pharr.
Canadian Labor Board Leaves Door Open for Rail Strike
The ruling found that a work stoppage between the Teamsters and rail companies would not pose an immediate threat to public health and safety, meaning a strike could occur as soon as Aug. 22.
Port Isabel Secures $1.6M Grant for Major Expansion Projects
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo recently announced the award as part of $6.9 million in economic development grants to Texas for workforce training and port improvements.
Amazon Tests Speedy Delivery Service Featuring Kia Souls
Amazon.com Inc. has deployed a new secret weapon in its same-day delivery operation: a convoy of Kia Souls.