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Covenant Reports Revenue, Earnings Decline for Q2
Covenant Logistics Group Inc. reported a year-over-year decrease in revenue and earnings during the second quarter of 2023, the company reported July 26.
AI Startup Helps Diesel Trains Clean Up Their Emissions
RailVision Analytics has developed artificial intelligence-enabled software to help locomotive engineers make adjustments in train driving that could lead to savings in diesel fuel.
Addressing Material and Labor Shortages in the Food and Beverage Industry: The Role of ERP Systems and Cloud Computing
By Colin Gray, Sales Executive at Driscoll Associates The food and beverage industry is one of the most significant sectors in the global economy, playing a crucial role in the sustenance and growth of communities worldwide.…
Norfolk Southern Says Derailment Cost Soars to $803 Million
OMAHA, Neb. — The costs associated with Norfolk Southern’s fiery February derailment in Ohio have more than doubled to $803 million as the railroad works to clean up the mess.
Low emissions charge hits farmer’s digestate deliveries
Farmers Weekly A Berkshire farmer says a company refused to make deliveries or collections to and from his farm as it did not want to pay the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) charge. Colin Rayner, a director of J Rayner…
Economy Grew at a Faster 2.4% Rate in April-June Quarter
WASHINGTON — The U.S. economy accelerated unexpectedly to a 2.4% annual growth rate from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of steadily higher interest rates.
Shell Earnings Top $5 Billion in Q2
LONDON — Shell reported July 27 that it earned nearly $5.1 billion in the second quarter, nearly half what the oil and natural gas giant pulled in during the first three months of the year.
Higher crop yields defy significant drop in fertiliser use
Farmers Weekly A sharp fall in artificial fertiliser use on British farms in 2022 had little impact on crop yields, suggesting farmers could benefit from a permanent reduction in ammonium nitrate (AN) applications. That claim…
Mental health survey reveals factors affecting young farmers
Farmers Weekly Long working hours, isolation and a reluctance to talk about feelings are among the most common factors affecting the mental health in young farmers. This is according to a new survey by the Royal Scottish…
Where is DOT’s Freight Office?
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation has yet to stand up a government office crucial to freight transportation, a worrying sign that new infrastructure projects worth billions in federal dollars may not be…
