Labor unions representing about 100,000 U.S. railroad workers say contract negotiations have broken down after more than two years of talks with several carriers.
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Rail Unions Seek Mediator With Talks ‘Completely Stalled’
Schneider Moving Western Intermodal Service to Union Pacific
Schneider is expanding intermodal service by moving its primary western rail partnership to Union Pacific, the company announced Jan. 19.
January 24, 2022Ports Look to Build on Strong Showing in 2021
The Port of Los Angeles moved record cargo volumes last year amid an import surge at the biggest U.S. container gateway and supply chain snarls brought on by the pandemic.
Foreign Truckers Must Be Vaccinated to Enter US Starting Jan. 22
Starting Jan. 22, travelers entering the United States at land ports of entry — notably along the Canadian and Mexican borders — and ferry points who are not U.S. citizens must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security announced.
Union Pacific Announces Strong Q4, 2021 Earnings
Union Pacific Corp. saw strong fourth-quarter earnings and record results for 2021, the company announced Jan. 20.
Freight Costs Expected to Remain High in 2022
Elevated freight rates are likely to remain through much of this year because of market turmoil, according to experts.
Amazon Heads to the Mall With Prototype Clothing Store
Amazon .com Inc. plans to open a clothing store in a Southern California mall later this year, marking the latest foray into brick-and-mortar for the online retailing giant, which already sells more than 10% of all clothes in the U.S.
Union Pacific Steps Up Security to Curb L.A. Train Thefts
Union Pacific Corp. is erecting physical barriers and increasing its own policing of an area in Los Angeles where people have been stealing goods from its trains.
Port of Long Beach Moves Record Cargo Despite Logjams
The Port of Long Beach moved record cargo volumes last year amid an import surge and supply chain snarl brought on by the pandemic.
XPO Logistics Port Truckers Seek to Unionize
Up to 250 XPO Logistics Inc. truckers who haul goods at Southern California ports and railyards are petitioning to unionize, hoping to convince federal authorities they’re really employees and not contractors as XPO claims.