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N.C. Quartz Mine Owner Says Helene Damage Was Minimal
The owner of a North Carolina quartz mine that’s a key source for high-purity quartz used in global semiconductor manufacturing said its operations sustained only minor damage.
Global Shipping Stocks Sink After Dockworkers Pause Strike
Shipping stocks slumped worldwide after a strike by U.S. dockworkers was suspended after only three days, spurring predictions of a decline in the price of transporting goods by sea.
US Adds a Robust 254,000 Jobs in September
WASHINGTON — America’s employers added a surprisingly strong 254,000 jobs in September, the latest evidence that the U.S. labor market is still solid enough to support a growing economy.
Analysis: Biden, ILA score wins in port strike, but larger issues remain
President Joe Biden may have lost his debate fastball, but he still knows how to president. That was never more apparent than late Thursday when union dockworkers and port employers agreed to a tentative settlement…
FreightWaves Infographics: Outgo commits to 4-hour factoring speeds, announces $15M capital raise
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On Making a New School Deli Meat
Inside the case at Larder. | Larder Delicatessen Chef Jeremy Umansky is modernizing the Jewish deli, one sandwich at a time Maybe you were intrigued by the hype around mortadella last year (known among influencers as “morty…
NLRB regional level again rules that Amazon, delivery service partners employ drivers jointly
The relationship between Amazon and drivers for the company’s delivery service partners (DSPs) continues to generate outcomes with potentially major implications. The most significant development in recent weeks is the…
US Dockworkers Halt Strike, Agree to Resume Cargo Operations
The International Longshoremen’s Association said it had agreed to extend the contract until Jan. 15 and work will resume.
1 million TEUs could soon be stalled outside strike ports
East Coast container ports are shut down by a strike by International Longshoremen’s Association workers, but that hasn’t stopped the parade of inbound ships from queuing up outside those maritime hubs. “Currently, there are…
Strong Class 8 orders beat seasonal expectations
Strong Class 8 orders beat seasonal expectations Class 8 preliminary truck orders roared back to life as OEMs’ 2025 order books opened up, according to recent data from both ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence.…
