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Port of Los Angeles promotes Strafford to CFO
The Port of Los Angeles has appointed Jeffrey Strafford as chief financial officer. Strafford will oversee a wide range of the port’s financial affairs, including the accounting, debt and financial planning and analysis…
Southern Cooking Icon Nathalie Dupree Dies at 85
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US Final Rule Bans Smart Cars With Russian, Chinese Tech
The Biden administration has finalized a rule that effectively bans new personal smart cars with Chinese and Russian technology from American roads.
NYC’s New Congestion Pricing Zone Sees 7.5% Drop in Traffic
Traffic on New York City’s busiest streets dropped by 7.5% and morning travel times fell on most major crossings into Manhattan during the first work week of the city’s congestion pricing plan.
CMA CGM revamps Amerigo Mediterranean-North America service
Liner operator CMA CGM announced changes to its Amerigo container service connecting the Mediterranean with North America. Launching from a new call at Salerno on Feb. 10, the revamped service offers enlarged coverage from…
Daimler Truck NA resumes Oregon sales after dispute over Advanced Clean Trucks rule
Daimler Truck North America has resumed selling new trucks with internal combustion engines in Oregon. The state and Daimler said Monday that the two sides had discussed the “misunderstanding” that led Daimler to stop sales…
United Rentals to Buy H&E Equipment Services for $3.4B
United Rentals Inc. agreed to buy H&E Equipment Services Inc. for $3.4 billion in cash, gaining a fleet of equipment to serve construction and industrial markets.
Auto Supplier Webasto Hires Restructuring Boss in Overhaul
German auto parts supplier Webasto is kicking off negotiations for an overhaul under the aegis of a chief restructuring officer in response to the “ongoing crisis” in the automotive industry.
EPA, Meyer Settle $7.4M Emissions Tampering Case
The EPA has reached a $7.4 million settlement with Meyer Distributing over allegations it sold tens of thousands of aftermarket emissions tampering devices.
DTNA to Restart Diesel Truck Sales in Oregon
Daimler Truck North America will resume taking orders for diesel trucks and buses in Oregon after halting sales in late December, the company said Jan. 13.
