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BusinessLogistics

Siemens Explores Fresh Attempt to Sell Logistics Unit

Siemens AG, Europe’s largest engineering company, is exploring a fresh attempt to sell its postal and airport logistics unit, according to people familiar with the matter.

December 18, 2020
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Asked and Answered: FMCSA Experts Address HOS Questions

FMCSA officials addressed concerns related to the final rule on hours-of-service regulations during an online question-and-answer session on the final rule Dec. 17.

December 18, 2020
BusinessFuel

LNG Surges to Six-Year High With Cold Snap in Importing Nations

Liquefied natural gas has made a dramatic rebound from a pandemic-induced demand collapse, and the rally in the heating and power-plant fuel could extend into next year.

December 18, 2020
Business

Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley to Run Americas After PSA Merger

DETROIT — Fiat Chrysler CEO Mike Manley will run operations in the Americas when his company merges with France’s PSA Peugeot early next year.

December 18, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 100

Coca-Cola to Lay Off 2,200 Workers as it Pares Brands

The Coca-Cola Co. said Dec. 17 it’s laying off 2,200 workers, or 17% of its global workforce, as part of a larger restructuring aimed at paring down its business units and brands.

December 18, 2020
BusinessLogisticsTop 50Top 100

FedEx Reports Record FY Q2 Net Sales of $20.5 Billion

The global surge in e-commerce brought on by the coronavirus pandemic combined with online holiday shopping sent net quarterly sales for FedEx Corp. above $20 billion for the first time in its history, and led to an increase in net income as well, the company reported Dec. 17.

December 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

November Trailer Orders Remain Strong

U.S. trailer orders in November climbed to 39,500, ACT Research reported, as demand for dry vans powered ahead, along with refrigerated trailers and strengthening flatbed activity.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusiness

FDA Advisers Back Authorization of Moderna’s COVID Vaccine

Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine won backing from a panel of experts who advise U.S. regulators, setting the stage for its shot to be the second vaccine cleared in the U.S. in as many weeks.

December 17, 2020
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafety

CVSA Roadcheck Shows 20.9% Vehicle Out-of-Service Rate

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s three-day International Roadcheck event resulted in an overall vehicle out-of-service rate of 20.9% in North America. That marks an increase from 17.9% recorded last year.

December 17, 2020
BusinessEquipment

Navistar Reports Fiscal Q4 Net Loss of $236 Million

Navistar International Corp. reported a net loss and lower revenue in its fiscal 2020 fourth quarter, citing tax-related items, the pandemic and charges on pre-existing warranties.

December 17, 2020