XPO’s North American LTL segment, its core operation, increased revenue by 1.9% to $1.25 billion from $1.23 billion last year despite declines in shipment volumes.
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PepsiCo to Close Four US Bottling Plants, Cut 400 Jobs
The news follows PepsiCo’s confirmation of the Chicago plant’s full closure earlier in the week. Sales, delivery and warehouse functions will continue at the other three locations.
CISA Issues Global Cyber Plan to Protect US Infrastructure
CISA released an international plan outlining steps to work more with overseas stakeholders to better safeguard online interconnections with the U.S. supply chain.
Biden Again Calls on Congress to Support Baltimore
President Joe Biden urged lawmakers to approve funds for rebuilding the Port of Baltimore area during Congress’ post-election work period.
DSV Secures $5.4 Billion in Bonds for DB Schenker Deal
The Danish transport company sold a six-part bond deal with maturities ranging from two to 10 years, according to a person familiar with the matter.
VW Proposes 10% Pay Cut in Effort to Avoid Factory Closures
Arne Meiswinkel, the automaker’s chief negotiator, said the plan includes a 10% pay cut and revised bonus system. The measures aim to strengthen the VW brand.
OPEC+ Won’t Bring Back Oil Production This Year, Rystad Says
OPEC and its allies aren’t likely to bring oil output back this year because producers are “making huge money” from refined products, according to Rystad Energy.
Trucking Stakeholders Tackle Biggest Cybersecurity Concerns
CLEVELAND — Trucking is dealing with an evolving cybersecurity environment that raised concerns among industry experts during a panel discussion Oct. 28.
Rust Belt Sees Boom in EV Charging
As electric car sales pick up pace far from the U.S. coasts, a wave of new fast-charging stations is coming online from the Rust Belt down to the Deep South.
Stellantis Pauses Production at Detroit Assembly Complex
Stellantis continued to slash vehicle production and cut jobs in the United States this week, including at the automaker’s Detroit Assembly Complex.