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US, Japan Reach Deal on Vital Minerals for EV Batteries
TOKYO — Japan and the United States have reached an agreement on trade in critical minerals for electric vehicle batteries, part of an effort to ensure secure supplies of strategically important resources.
White Paper: Is Benchmarking the Future of Bidding?
During the volatility of the past three years, significant changes have rocked the trucking industry. Shippers that had once largely avoided the spot market found themselves reliant on it, with outdated contract rates…
Daily Infographic: US petroleum product exports set a record high in 2022
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Fintech platform Navix raises $5M, captures interest of industry angel investors
Logistics fintech platform Navix announced Tuesday it has secured $5 million in seed funding from several strategic and angel investors, including Tommy Barnes, logistics veteran and chief revenue officer of…
Viewpoint: Optimizing inventory key for SMBs to beat shrinking warehouse landscape
By Chris Domby The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. All companies are affected by a tightening warehouse landscape. For small…
Viewpoint: Railroads talk about ‘growth,’ but where is it?
By John Schmitter The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. Attend any meeting involving the railroads and you’re likely to hear a…
TA: Arko’s credit rating doesn’t meet requirement for acquisition
TravelCenters of America has again rejected the bid of convenience store operator Arko, citing debt ratings of its respective suitors to stick with the bid by BP to acquire the truck stop chain. Arko revealed itself as the…
International Roadcheck is quickly approaching; here’s how to prepare
International Roadcheck is set for May 16-18, marking the 35th year since the annual event began. Around 15 CMV inspections take place every minute during the three-day blitz, according to CVSA, making it the largest…
Farm shoots threatened by planned new Welsh licensing laws
Farmers Weekly Compulsory licencing of gamebird shoots could be in force in Wales as early as next year, with countryside campaigners accusing the Welsh government of having a ‘’toxic view’’ of recreational shooting. Wales’…
The Grocery Store Evolution
The produce section of the grocery store has evolved dramatically over the decades, with a proliferation of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other items becoming available. In many stores, the produce section is now one of the…
