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Derailed cars on a Norfolk Southern cargo train near Springfield, Ohio, March 4, 2023.
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Railroads Warned About Dangers of Longer Trains
Trains can routinely stretch for more than two miles — potentially contributing to derailments.
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A truck departs from a Port of Oakland shipping terminal on Nov. 10, 2021, in Oakland, Calif.
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California Approves Rule Phasing Out Big Diesel Trucks
The rule would tackle pollution from heavy trucks used to transport goods through ports.
May 1, 2023
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BigCommerce Unveils ‘Next-Level’ Capabilities for B2B Selling
Unparalleled flexibility and customization elevate online selling and provide a modernized purchasing experience.
May 1, 2023
The price of Amazon stock is shown on a screen at the Nasdaq MarketSite, New York, Dec. 20, 2017.
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Amazon Posts Stronger-than-Expected Profits
But its stocks took a dip amid concerns about a slowdown in its profitable AWS cloud computing unit.
April 28, 2023
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Austrians Take Advantage of Device Repair Subsidy
The program encourages consumers to repair broken electrical devices instead of throwing them away.
April 28, 2023
An Exxon gas station in Upper Darby, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. Exxon Mobil reports their earnings on Friday, April 28, 2023.
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Exxon Ups Production to Counter Falling Prices
The company more than doubled its profit during the first quarter.
April 28, 2023
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Norfolk Southern Estimates Ohio Derailment Will Cost $387M
April 26, 2023
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Amazon Announces Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange
April 25, 2023
A Canadian National Railway locomotive moves through the rail yard on March 29, 2018, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
3 Railroads Join Up to Compete with CPKC to Serve Mexico
April 25, 2023
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Las Vegas-to-California Bullet Train Gets Bipartisan Backing
April 25, 2023
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Global Shipping Under Pressure to Stop Heavy Fuel Oil Use Fast
It's not simple, but changes are coming.
April 24, 2023
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PFAS & Parts Obsolescence: Act Now to Avoid Disruptions
Understanding where "forever chemicals" exist in your products and processes can help address potential supply chain headaches.
April 24, 2023
Canadian Pacific trains sit at the main CP Rail train yard in Toronto, March 21, 2022.
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CPKC Railroad Announces Deal to Handle Mexico Shipments
It will move shipping containers of goods that the trucking company picks up at manufacturers and ports in Mexico to the key rail hub of Chicago, where all the major railroads exchange traffic — taking traffic away from Union Pacific and BNSF.
April 24, 2023
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Unprepared for Long War, U.S. Army Under Gun to Make More Ammo
So far, the U.S. has provided more than $35 billion in weapons and equipment to Ukraine.
April 24, 2023
Lithium lies in the underground brine beneath this salt flat.
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Raw Materials or Sacred Beings?
Lithium extraction puts two worldviews into tension.
April 21, 2023
The crew on a Union Pacific freight train works at a siding area south of Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 24, 2020.
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Unions Say Railroads Should Forgo Buybacks, Spend on Safety
Railroads' safety record has worsened as they cut costs and eliminated nearly one-third of all rail jobs.
April 21, 2023
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U.S. Navy Sails First Drone Through Mideast's Strait of Hormuz
The 41-foot speedboat carrying sensors and cameras drew the attention of Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
April 20, 2023
A driver puts fuel in his vehicle in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., April 18, 2023.
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Inflation Takes a Tumble at the Wholesale Level
Plunging energy prices pulled the producer price index down 0.5%.
April 20, 2023
Digi-Key is investing in supply chain innovations that will serve customers for years.
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Future-Proofing Supply Chains
The future of global logistics is brighter than ever — as long as we can learn from the past.
April 19, 2023
Train cars pile up after a BNSF freight train derailed on March 30, 2023, near Raymond, Minn.
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Fractured Rail Found After Fiery Minnesota Derailment
The derailment forced about 800 people from their homes.
April 19, 2023
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Tesla Cuts U.S. Prices Again Ahead of 1Q Earnings Release
The company lopped $3,000, or about 6%, off the starting prices for all three versions of the Model Y small SUV, Tesla's top-seller.
April 19, 2023
Several locomotives and rail cars burn after a freight train derailed near Rockwood, Maine, April 15, 2023.
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Freight Train Derails, Catches Fire in Maine
Three workers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
April 17, 2023
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Texas Freight Train Collision Injures 2
There was no hazmat onboard.
April 17, 2023
Andy Jassy, Amazon president and CEO, attends the premiere of 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' at The Culver Studios on Monday, Aug. 15, 2022, in Culver City, Calif.
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Amazon CEO Says AI Will Be 'Big Deal' for Company
The tech giant is "spending heavily" on AI tools.
April 14, 2023
Cars move on the assembly line at the BMW Spartanburg plant in Greer, S.C., Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
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U.S. Wholesale Inflation Pressures Eased Sharply Last Month
Inflationary pressures in the economy are easing.
April 13, 2023