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Most Households Accept East Palestine Derailment Settlement
Very few people who live near the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment opted out of a $600 million class action settlement.
September 10, 2024World’s Top Oil Traders See Boom Years Fade
The world’s top commodity merchants are grappling with a tougher environment for trading oil as seismic market events of the past few years start to lose their impact.
September 10, 2024MSC CEO Soren Toft Rules Out New Shipping Alliance
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to brave volatile shipping markets on its own, ruling out a new alliance just months before its partnership with A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S ends.
September 10, 2024Diesel Price Sheds 7¢ to $3.555 a Gallon
The national average diesel price continued its downward trend, dropping 7 cents to $3.555 per gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Sept. 9.
September 9, 2024Jury Issues $462 Million Verdict Against Wabash After Crash
Wabash National Corp. said it is reviewing its legal options after a jury handed down $462 million in damages against the trailer manufacturer after a fatal crash.
September 9, 2024Port of Galveston Expands to Boost Cargo Capacity by 2026
A $90 million Port of Galveston infrastructure project launched this summer aims to add 30 acres and a long berth by 2026, enabling the Texas facility to handle one-third more cargo.
September 9, 2024What Is the Difference Between Reshoring and Nearshoring?
Explore reshoring vs nearshoring and see which strategy suits your supply chain. This short video breaks down the key differences, pros, and real‑world impact.
September 9, 2024Francine Heads for Gulf Coast; Oil Drillers Evacuate Crews
Francine is expected to lash parts of the Gulf Coast with powerful winds and heavy rain as it heads for a Sept. 11 landfall as a full-blown hurricane.
September 9, 2024Crossword Puzzle Solution for September 9, 2024
Here's the solution to the crossword puzzle found in the September 9, 2024 print edition.
September 9, 2024Federal Highway Administrator Bhatt Resigns
FHWA Administrator Shailen Bhatt announced Sept. 6 that he is leaving his post where he has led 2,700 FHWA employees and administered awards totaling more than $350 billion in bipartisan infrastructure funds and other grants.
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