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Seafarers’ contributions are vital for global economy
A new report is highlighting the contributions of seafarers and how these unsung heroes of the sea help boost gross domestic product. The study, “The key role of seafarers in national economies in a net-zero world,” was…
Yellow calls on White House to get Teamsters to table
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. sent a letter to President Biden on Thursday asking for help negotiating with the Teamsters. The letter said the company is “on the verge of closing its doors due to an ongoing,…
The Best Vegetable Salad Recipes, According to Eater Staff
Getty Images These easy, Eater editor-approved salad recipes will get you ready for the vegetable bounty that’s hitting the farmers market Spring and summer are indisputably for salads. Just about everything crunchy and…
Review addresses labour shortages in food supply chain
Farmers Weekly Improving access to overseas workers, making agriculture more appealing to domestic workers, and offering better apprenticeships and training are among the recommendations contained in a new review of labour…
Daily Infographic: Foul play suspected in fire at Nikola headquarters
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Never miss out on detention time reimbursement again
In the trucking industry, one of the most valuable resources is time. There is a reason for the saying, “If the wheels ain’t turning, you ain’t earning.” Because of the steep operating costs for a single semi-truck, lost…
UPS may find it hard to pass along higher labor costs
There is no doubt that UPS Inc.’s labor costs will rise once the Teamsters union ratifies the next five-year contract, which at this writing is still being negotiated. And there is little doubt that UPS will do what it can…
TSA security exemption for unwieldy air cargo sunsets Oct. 31
MIAMI — Companies that ship oversize or liquid products could be prevented from using air transport if by Oct. 31 they don’t adopt security measures to check for explosives. That’s when a Transportation Security…
“Nobody’s Going to Silence Me”
Workers picket in front of a Starbucks in Chicago Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images Starbucks workers say the company’s media policy violates their rights Ray Schmidt was one of many Starbucks employees who spoke to the New…
Maize industry seeks emergency use of seed treatments
Farmers Weekly Industry leaders are set to apply for the emergency use of three essential maize seed dressings for the 2024 season. An application for emergency authorisation to use three maize seed dressings is expected to…
