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Trump names Fink to head Federal Railroad Administration
President-elect Donald Trump said he has selected David Fink to become administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration. In a post today on Truth Social, Trump said Fink is a “fifth-generation railroader” who “will bring…
Will the maritime momentum continue in 2025?
Chart of the Week: Inbound Ocean TEUs Index, Customs TEUs Index – USA SONAR: IOTI.USA, CSTEU.USA U.S. container import demand is up more than 20% over where it was two years ago, according to U.S. customs and SONAR’s bookings…
Publisher’s Platform: Oysters and Norovirus – a sickening experience
Several years ago, when asked what food I shied away from, on of the six on my list was raw oysters and other raw shellfish.As I said: Marler says that raw shellfish—especially oysters—have been causing more foodborne illness…
FDA increases import enforcement on canned food, papayas, and other foods
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts,…
Oysters linked to illnesses in Hong Kong and Finland
Authorities in Hong Kong have issued a warning following reports of people falling sick after eating oysters from France. The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has told the industry…
WARN Act claims against Yellow likely to be reduced
There are still questions surrounding claims from Yellow Corp.’s former employees who say they weren’t properly notified ahead of mass layoffs in July 2023. A Thursday opinion from a judge in a federal bankruptcy court in…
De’Longhi’s Sleek Espresso Machines Are Up to $300 Off
Always wanted to be an at-home espresso machine person? Right this way Encountering a big, beautiful espresso machine at someone’s house feels a lot like gazing upon the countertop equivalent of a vintage Bentley, or…
NHTSA Issues Final Rule Authorizing Whistleblowers
Any current or former employee or contractor of a vehicle manufacturer, part supplier or dealership may be a whistleblower, NHTSA said.
Chris Purcell Wins Grand Champion Title at Rush Skills Rodeo
SAN ANTONIO — For the second time, Chris Purcell was named Grand Champion at the Rush Enterprises Tech Skills Rodeo. He also captured the annual competition’s top prize in 2021.
LNG Exporter Venture Global Files for IPO
Venture Global Inc., one of the biggest suppliers of liquefied natural gas in the U.S., filed for what could be one of the largest initial public offerings of 2025.
