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Colorado Files Lawsuit to Block Kroger-Albertsons Merger

Author: Leah Nylen and Jaewon Kang - Published 2024-02-14 14:44 - (122 Reads)

Colorado sued to block Kroger Co.’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons Cos. in court Feb. 14, becoming the second state to challenge the deal.

Border bridges blocked as rail workers seek back pay, benefits

Author: Noi Mahoney - Published 2024-02-14 14:43 - (131 Reads)

Retired rail workers in Mexico created blockades at border crossings in Arizona and Texas on Wednesday, seeking severance pay and benefits from Mexican authorities.
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Alaska Airlines to expand freighter service to Los Angeles

Author: Eric Kulisch - Published 2024-02-14 13:55 - (113 Reads)

Alaska Air Cargo will debut its second Boeing 737-800 freighters next month, opening the door for the first all-cargo service between Alaska and Los Angeles.
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GXO slightly beats fourth-quarter EPS guidance

Author: Mark Solomon - Published 2024-02-14 13:47 - (93 Reads)

Revenue strength will likely be a second-half story for GXO.
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Will Apple Vision Pro radically change logistics? – WTT

Author: Timothy Dooner - Published 2024-02-14 13:46 - (109 Reads)

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Mustafa Azizi; Ryan Schreiber; Adrian Garcia; Justin Scott
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Pension liability claims against Yellow may take months to settle

Author: Todd Maiden - Published 2024-02-14 13:30 - (118 Reads)

A Delaware bankruptcy court will decide on March 6 if it will hear pension withdrawal liability litigation against Yellow Corp.
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Ontario marks milestone in Highway 7 expansion plan

Author: Leo Barros - Published 2024-02-14 13:10 - (117 Reads)

The Ontario government is advancing construction on the Frederick Street bridge in Kitchener, marking another milestone in its plan to widen Highway 7 between Kitchener and Guelph. The new four-lane, …

Volvo Offers Early Look at Redesigned VNL

Author: Joe Howard - Published 2024-02-14 13:05 - (125 Reads)

DUBLIN, Va. — Volvo Trucks North America offered media a sneak preview of its redesigned VNL Class 8 tractor during a ride-and-drive event at its customer center.

FRA issues safety bulletin on rolling equipment after engineer’s death

Author: FreightWaves Staff - Published 2024-02-14 12:14 - (106 Reads)

The Federal Railroad Administration is warning rail workers about the dangers of rolling stock following the death of a Norfolk Southern worker last week in Alabama.
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Ryder Q4 Profit Slides on Weak Used Truck Prices, Rentals

Author: Keiron Greenhalgh - Published 2024-02-14 11:52 - (110 Reads)

Profits at Ryder System Inc. fell 39.8% in the fourth quarter of 2023 as weak freight conditions again sapped strength from used vehicle sales prices and rental activity, it said Feb. 14.

FMC: Sanctions Against Yemen Should Be Considered

Author: Dan Ronan - Published 2024-02-14 11:51 - (104 Reads)

Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl Bentzel says his office wants the U.S. government to investigate whether economic sanctions are warranted against Yemen.

Angela Chao, CEO of global shipping firm Foremost Group, dead at 50

Author: Noi Mahoney - Published 2024-02-14 11:46 - (215 Reads)

Angela Chao, CEO of global shipping firm Foremost Group and Mitch McConnell’s sister-in-law, died in a car accident.
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Medium-Duty Sales Continue Positive Trend

Author: Connor D. Wolf - Published 2024-02-14 11:12 - (127 Reads)

U.S. retail sales for medium-duty trucks increased 10.5% year-over-year in January, marking three months of positive gains, according to data from Wards Intelligence.

The Light Load: It’s a mad, mad, mad, mad supply chain world

Author: Steve Barrett - Published 2024-02-14 09:30 - (119 Reads)

Houthiville and Mother-in-law Nature are making international logistics a visit to the eyeball surgeon before modern painkiller.
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