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.
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Port Isabel Secures $1.6M Grant for Major Expansion Projects
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.
Pipeline Firms in Talks With Data Centers About Gas Supply
Energy Transfer and Williams Cos. are talking to data center operators about building pipelines directly to their facilities to fuel on-site power plants as the centers prepare for a boom in AI.
Forward Air Posts Q2 Loss, but Revenue Soars on Acquisition
Despite the reported net loss, investors appeared to be responding positively. It was primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge related to the Omni acquisition.
RXO Faces Revenue Decline, Net Loss in Q2
The Charlotte, N.C.-based asset-light transportation provider posted a net loss of $7 million, or 6 cents a diluted share.
Maersk CEO Seeks New M&A Deals After Dropping Schenker Bid
A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S is looking for new acquisition targets after recently walking away from what would have been its biggest ever deal, the CEO said.
Ice Cream Giant Wells Enterprises Plans $425M New York Expansion
Wells, headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream annually and distributes products in all 50 states.
GXO Logistics Reports 19% Revenue Surge in Q2 2024
GXO Logistics saw revenue grow 19% in the second quarter of 2024 to $2.85 billion. However, the contract logistics firm reported a drop in net income to $39 million from $66 million in 2023.
Canada’s Labor Minister Launches Talks to Avert Rail Strike
Negotiations to avert a major railroad strike in Canada will resume Aug. 7 after talks between the three parties were stalled for months.
Uber Beats Expectations as Rideshare Demand Remains Strong
Uber Technologies Inc. reported better-than-expected orders in the second quarter, underscoring the continued strength in demand for rideshare and delivery services.