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Shell Drops 鈥楻oyal Dutch鈥 From Name After Relocation

Shell Plc has dropped 鈥淩oyal Dutch鈥 from its name, part of a major overhaul of its legal and tax structure announced in December.

January 21, 2022
BusinessTop 50

CSX Earnings in Q4 Beat Wall Street Expectations

CSX Corp. announced fourth-quarter and year-end earnings that beat Wall Street analysts鈥 expectations after the markets closed Jan. 20.

January 21, 2022
Business

Christenson Transportation Acquires Sharp Transport

Christenson Transportation Inc. has acquired Sharp Transport Inc., headquartered in Ethridge, Tenn. Terms were not disclosed. The company will operate under the name Sharp Transport, a division of Christenson.

January 21, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Ports 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.

January 21, 2022
GovernmentBusinessSafetyAutonomous

New Car Ratings Include How They Make Drivers Stay Alert

DETROIT 鈥 Two organizations that influence many Americans鈥 automobile-buying decisions will begin rating vehicles on how well they track behavior of motorists who use partially automated driver-assist systems.

January 21, 2022
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyEquipment

Intel to Build $20 Billion Chip Facility in Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio 鈥 Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games.

January 21, 2022
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Foreign Truckers Must Be Vaccinated to Enter US Starting Jan. 22

Starting Jan. 22, travelers entering the United States at land ports of entry 鈥 notably along the Canadian and Mexican borders 鈥 and ferry points who are not U.S. citizens must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Department of 爱豆传媒land Security announced.

January 20, 2022
BusinessTop 100

Heartland Express Reports Earnings Gains on Revenue Loss

Heartland Express Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings increased 15.1% and a decline in revenue.

January 20, 2022
BusinessLogistics

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.

January 20, 2022
BusinessTechnologyFuelAutonomous

Subscription Service Delivers a Tesla to Californians in 10 Minutes

For California drivers who dream of cruising around in a Tesla but can鈥檛 afford one 鈥 or just have commitment issues 鈥 there鈥檚 a new option.

January 20, 2022