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Yellow Corp has failed to meet health and welfare and pension fund contributions of over $50M, potentially triggering a strike. Source: FreightWaves.
Trucking firm Big J Express has filed for bankruptcy amid a significant drop in revenue and debt overhang.
DAT and Convoy have dropped their mutual lawsuits after reaching a confidential out-of-court settlement.
NextDecade Corp pushes forward with its massive LNG export terminal project at the Port of Brownsville, aiming to transform South Texas's trade dynamics.
Amid critical contract negotiations, UPS plans to train nonunion employees for package delivery to ensure operational continuity in case of a strike.
Key Canadian ports are set to reopen after a labor dispute, but disruptions to US imports via these ports could persist for months
Air cargo spot rates experienced a significant drop in June, causing unease among airlines and forwarders.
Despite an overall YoY decline, the Port of Los Angeles reports significant cargo volume gains in recent months.
Uber Freight has confirmed the second round of workforce reductions this year, targeting its digital brokerage operations.
The trucking industry's seasonal uplift during produce season falls short this year, exacerbating an ongoing slowdown due to various factors.
In response to declining revenues and freight market downturn, Freightos reduces staff by 13% and further lowers its 2023 revenue outlook.
Deutsche Post DHL is investing €500m in Latin America, expanding warehouses in alternative hubs to meet growing demand for diversified supply chains.
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