FedEx Corp’s reported practice of rerouting Huawei parcels to the United States without the Chinese company’s authorization demonstrates that the U.S. government is leaving no stone unturned to disrupt normal business activities, analysts said May 28.
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Cameron LNG Poised for First Export Shipment With First LNG Tanker
Cameron LNG is poised to load its first export shipment of liquefied natural gas after the arrival of the first LNG tanker at its Louisiana facility.
Robots Taking on More Georgia Warehouse Jobs as Industry Grows
E-commerce, growing at 15% a year, is driving a second boom in Georgia’s robust warehousing and logistics industry, which employs about 118,000 packers and material handlers across the state.
Auto Industry’s Weakness Drags Down Global Economic Growth
A decline in global car sales likely reduced world gross domestic product by 0.2% last year, and a flat auto market will continue to dampen global manufacturing indicators in 2019, according to a report by Fitch Ratings on May 28.
Renault’s Message to Nissan: Fiat Deal Is Good for All of Us
Renault SA Chairman Jean-Dominique Senard arrived in Tokyo with a crucial mission: to sell the proposed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Renault SA to longtime partner Nissan Motor Co.
Ford Prepares to Unleash Walking Delivery Robots
Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to “The Terminator.” This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers.
Alaska Truck Driving Championships to Blend Safety, Fun
The Alaska Truck Driving Championships promise to mix safety with fun as some of the top drivers in the state show up to show off their skills.
Rep. Earl Blumenauer Proposes Fuel Tax Increase
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a member of the tax policy-writing Ways and Means panel, recently unveiled legislation that would increase federal fuel taxes.
Ohio Trash Collection and Recycling Carrier Seeks Exemption from HOS Shorthaul Requirements
Kimble Recycling & Disposal Inc. has requested a five-year exemption from federal hours-of-service short-haul requirements, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced in a May 28 Federal Register document.
Daimler Trucks Creates Autonomous Technology Group
Daimler Trucks, a unit of Daimler AG, announced the formation of its Autonomous Technology Group as the world’s largest truck maker works to put highly automated trucks on the road within a decade. Peter Vaughan Schmidt, currently head of strategy at Daimler Trucks, will lead the global and cross-divisional organization effective June 1.