Railroad Industry Challenges Ohio's Minimum Crew-Size Requirement After Train Derailment
The railroad industry has filed a lawsuit to block a new rule in Ohio that mandates a two-person crew for freight trains and imposes stricter regulations on wayside detectors.
Enphase Begins U.S. Manufacturing of Solar Microinverters in South Carolina
Enphase, a leading solar microinverter company, has commenced production of its IQ8 microinverter at a factory in West Columbia, South Carolina.
CEOs Express Concerns over Human Rights Issues in Supply Chains
A survey conducted by Proxima reveals that over two-thirds of CEOs in the US and UK are worried about human rights issues within their supply chains.
Volkswagen to Test Self-Driving Electric Vans in Austin, Texas, and Expand Testing to More US Cities
Volkswagen has announced plans to test self-driving electric vehicles in Austin, Texas, starting later this month.
Truck Manufacturers Commit to Cease Sales of Gas-Powered Vehicles in California, Promoting Zero-Emission Trucks and Cleaner Air
Major truck manufacturers have made a commitment to cease the sale of new gas-powered vehicles in California by the mid-2030s.
Wages for Part-Time Employees Cause Stalemate in UPS-Teamsters Contract Negotiations
The ongoing contract negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached an impasse primarily due to differing proposals regarding part-time employee wages.
Gartner Survey Shows Increase in Women Holding Top Supply Chain Roles
The eighth annual Women in Supply Chain Survey by Gartner reveals that the percentage of women in Chief Supply Chain Officer or equivalent roles has risen to 26%, up from 22% in 2022 and 14% in 2018.
Manufacturing Diversification to Drive Container Shipping Growth, says ONE CEO
According to ONE CEO Jeremy Nixon, as manufacturers increasingly diversify their production away from China, it will lead to growth in container shipping.
Pedestrian Fatalities Soar to a 40-Year High in the United States
Pedestrian deaths in the United States have reached a 40-year high, according to a preliminary report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA).
US CEP Market Experiences Shifts in Demand, Pricing Power, and Competition
The US Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) market has seen a decline in demand and a shift in consumer spending patterns, leading to decreased package deliveries.
BP Invests in Innovative Fuel for Ships Made from Everyday Garbage
BP Ventures Invests $10 Million in WasteFuel, a California-based startup that converts uneaten food and other waste into low-emission fuel.
Driver-Facing Cameras and the Concerns of Invasion of Privacy in the Trucking Industry
In this article, the author strongly opposes driver-facing cameras (DFCs) in trucks, arguing that they are an invasion of privacy.
Supply Chain Index Hits New Low
According to the Logistics Managers' Index (LMI), supply chain activity reached a new low in June, marking the fourth consecutive record low.
Toyota's Technological Breakthrough Aims to Halve Battery Weight, Size, and Cost, Potentially Transforming Electric Vehicles
Toyota has announced a significant breakthrough in battery technology that could revolutionize the electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Experts Discuss Trends and Challenges in Leasing and Rental Operations in the Trucking Industry
Industry experts in leasing and rental companies, OEM dealer organizations, and management solutions providers have discussed various topics related to equipment availability, delays in vehicle deliveries, and the impact of industry and economic factors on leasing and rental equipment.
How Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Food and Beverage Manufacturing
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, and now it is making its mark on the food and beverage manufacturing sector.
Job Market Sees an Influx of Female Workers, Coinciding with Critical U.S. Demands
After facing uncertainty about their employability due to extended absences from the workforce, women like Deandrea Rahming find eager employers ready to hire as the U.S. job market thrives.
Fast-Growing States Drive $100 Billion Wealth Migration and Economic Shift
Six fast-growing states in the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, are now contributing more to the national GDP than the Northeast, according to Bloomberg.
IMO Pushes for Shipper Compliance, Amid Debate Over Realistic Goals
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is currently convening in London to discuss the progress of pollution-reducing policies in ocean shipping and set new emission targets.
Allegations of Dozens of Abuses Surface in Critical Minerals Supply Chain
A report released by the Business and Human Rights Resource Center sheds light on numerous labor and environmental abuses allegedly committed by Chinese-invested companies involved in mining and processing minerals used in renewable energy.