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September 19, 2023

California Enacts Pioneering Emissions Reporting Law

In a groundbreaking move, California is set to require major companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions not only from their…

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September 18, 2023

Low Rates, Poor Service To Mark Trans-Pacific Trade Amid Capacity Boom

Retailers and other importers will enjoy low freight rates into 2024 due to “an absolute explosion” of capacity entering the…

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September 17, 2023

Borderlands: Mexico Remains Top US Trade Partner in July, Laredo No. 1 Gateway

The partnership between Mexico and the United States continues to solidify with Mexico being the top U.S. trade partner in…

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September 16, 2023

American Manufacturing is Coming Back. So are Strikes

President Joe Biden’s $9.2 billion electric vehicle manufacturing loan to Ford seems like a perfect meld of American interests. Announced…

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September 10, 2023

Navigating UPS’s 2023 Rate Changes: A Detailed Look at New Fees and Surcharges

The 5.9% General Rate Increase (GRI) Starting December 26, 2023, UPS will enact a 5.9% GRI. This will impact UPS’s…

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September 8, 2023

When Drought Halts a Lifeline: Understanding the Panama Canal’s 2023 Crisis

The Panama Canal, an 80-kilometer waterway crucial for global shipping, is in crisis due to persisting drought conditions that have…

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September 1, 2023

U.S. Rail and Intermodal Volumes Decline Amid Economic Headwinds

The United States has witnessed a challenging landscape for rail carloads and intermodal volumes, according to recent data released by…

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August 31, 2023

From Waterloo to Wall Street: The Evolving Role of IT in Business Success and Failure

According to legend, the Duke of Wellington ascribed his historic victory in 1815 by saying, “The battle of Waterloo was won…

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August 30, 2023

FedEx Announces Strategic Rate Adjustments to Challenge UPS Amid Labor Cost Concerns

Rate Changes Take Effect January 1, 2024 Memphis, TN – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) made an early announcement on Tuesday…

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August 29, 2023

Climate Crisis Strains Global Trade as Panama Canal Drought Leads to Severe Delays

A severe drought in Panama has thrown a wrench into the gears of global commerce, as reduced water levels at…

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