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Forward Air may terminate Omni deal even as court steps aside
Forward Air said Thursday it may terminate its planned merger with Omni Logistics even though a Tennessee court cleared the path for the company to proceed with the deal. Citing Omni’s failure to comply with certain…
UPS reports higher volume diversions due to labor unrest
UPS Inc. said Thursday that more daily volumes were diverted to rivals during volatile contract negotiations with the Teamsters union than it expected and that it has recaptured about 40% of the lost business. The…
An Eater’s Guide to Phuket, Thailand’s Island Hotspot
Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food…
Sick leave agreement between CSX and railroad signalmen ratified
CSX and another division of union members with the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen have ratified a sick leave agreement. This agreement covers approximately 200 employees working on CSX’s Louisville & Nashville…
Nearshoring underscores value of North American cross-border partnerships
North American manufacturing and retailers have been focused on moving their operations out of China — and closer to home — over the past few years. This shift has ramped up trade activity between the U.S. and its…
Northern Irish farmers to have a say on government funding
Farmers Weekly Farmers in Northern Ireland are being asked to input their thoughts on future government funding and investment for farm businesses. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) wants to…
High Court judge rejects plans for Northern Ireland badger cull
Farmers Weekly A decision to allow badger culling in Northern Ireland as part of efforts to tackle bovine TB was unlawful, a High Court judge has ruled. In July 2021, the then NI farming minister Edwin Poots held a public…
Port Leaders See Viability of Inland Facilities
AURORA, Colo. — As land around the nation’s congested seaports gets more expensive, executives at AAPA's annual convention said a viable option is to develop inland ports.
UPS Reports Lower Earnings on Labor Deal Costs
UPS Inc. cut its annual profit target on a spike in costs from a new union labor contract and weaker package demand.
CPKC cautious heading into 2024
The uncertain macroeconomic environment, including when North American consumer sentiment will rebound and higher inflation might abate, has made Canadian Pacific Kansas City more cautious as it heads into 2024, according to…
