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Arizona settles federal lawsuit over shipping container border wall
Arizona has agreed to pay $2.1 million to the U.S. government for damage done to federal and tribal land during construction of a roughly 4-mile wall of shipping containers at the Mexico border. The payment will settle a…
Composite Use Cuts International SuperTruck II Mass by 60%
Navistar’s International SuperTruck II achieved a 60% reduction in weight compared with the baseline model due to a composite cab and trailer box, TPI Composites said.
Supply chains ready to support Idalia recovery, ALAN head says
Supply chains are prepped to quickly support humanitarian aid in the wake of Hurricane Idalia making landfall well north of Tampa, Florida, and barreling toward coastal Georgia after losing strength moving across Florida,…
Christina Zhao Appointed to Chief Financial Officer at Sabert North America
SAYREVILLE, NJ., August 30, 2023 – Sabert Corporation, a global leader in innovative and sustainable food packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christina Zhao to the position of Chief Financial…
SBA Kentucky District Office Announces Flavorman as SBA Legacy Business
Flavorman named one of 68 businesses recognized nationally as part of SBA’s 70th anniversary celebration LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 30, 2023) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced Flavorman, an industry-leading…
Trucking Urges Zero-Emission Approach That Goes Beyond EVs
Alternatives for reducing emissions that go beyond a federal regulatory push to expand use of battery-electric trucks exist for both near- and longer-term applications, experts said.
Tyson Foods Reorganizes, Appoints New Supply Chain Chief
Tyson Foods will centralize areas such as transportation and warehousing under fresh meats head Brady Stewart in the food giant’s latest effort to restore profits.
Was evil afoot in 1970s freight forwarding?
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. Every week, FreightWaves explores the archives of American Shipper’s nearly 70-year-old collection of…
TMX Transform Taps Former Kroger Exec to Lead North American Business
Asia-Pacific’s leading end-to-end supply chain consultancy announces its second global expansion in 12-months, hiring long-time supply chain executive Jeff Bornino as President. CLEVELAND – AUGUST 29, 2023 – TMX Transform,…
Empanadas on the Menu for Process Expo Production Line
Process Expo show management today announced the addition of a live Empanada Production Line for the 2023 edition. Highlighting a variety of innovative processing and packaging technologies, the bakery production line in…
