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Canada Trade Surplus With US Narrows as Tariff Fight Looms

Canada’s trade surplus with the U.S. helped avoid a deeper deficit, underscoring the importance of its biggest trading partner as President-elect Donald Trump threatens hefty tariffs.

December 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessFuel

Members of OPEC+ Postpone Production Increases

FRANKFURT, Germany — Eight members of OPEC+ decided Dec. 5 to put off increasing oil production as they face weaker than expected demand and competing production from non-allied countries.

December 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyLogistics

Port Operators Threaten to Halt Talks Over Automation Issue

Operators of East and Gulf Coast port terminals said they won’t continue bargaining with union dockworkers if it means giving up their right to invest in semi-automated cargo handling equipment.

December 5, 2024
GovernmentBusinessLogistics

House and Senate Finalize Water Infrastructure Package

Transportation policymakers on Capitol Hill finalized a comprehensive water infrastructure legislative package, paving the way for its end-of-the-year passage.

December 4, 2024
GovernmentEquipmentLogistics

MARAD Awards $4.85M to Improve Cargo Flow on Marine Highways

USDOT's Maritime Administration has awarded $4.85 million in grants to fund several marine highway projects including new cargo-handling equipment in Louisiana and Washington.

December 4, 2024
BusinessTechnologyAutonomous

°®¶¹´«Ã½ Plans Dallas-Fort Worth, Ann Arbor Offices

The company is shutting down its European operations simultaneously, and existing employees in Europe will have to reapply for new jobs.

December 4, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnology

EV Charging Firm Ideanomics Files for Bankruptcy

Ideanomics, which owns technology used to charge electric buses and other commercial vehicles, has filed for bankruptcy.

December 4, 2024
Logistics

Holidays: From Alaska To Washington, Capitol Christmas Tree Shines Bright

A massive spruce tree that came to life in an Alaskan forest during former President Ronald Reagan’s White House days has arrived on a new flatbed trailer after a 4,293-mile journey to Washington, accompanied by two veteran truck drivers from Lynden Transport.   

December 4, 2024
GovernmentBusiness

Nippon Steel Confident It Can Close Widely Opposed US Deal

Nippon Steel reiterated confidence that its $14.1 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel Corp. can be completed by year-end, even as the current and incoming presidents oppose the takeover.

December 4, 2024
BusinessEquipment

Stellantis CFO Vows to Rebuild Trust After Exit of CEO

Stellantis NV is working to rebuild trust with dealers, suppliers, unions and governments after a period of tension under former CEO Carlos Tavares.

December 4, 2024