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Boeing machinists reject new contract, go on strike
Workers that build Boeing aircraft will go on strike Friday after spurning a deal recommended by their union.
ILA Port Labor Dispute
Potential port strike a dilemma for Harris
Port Labor Dispute
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Technology
Uber Freight announces new tech offerings, reaches $20B in managed freight
At Uber Freight’s Deliver conference, its founder and CEO announced same day and scheduled deliveries offerings, advanced tech features and said the company has reached $20 billion in freight under management.
Less than Truckload (LTL)
Former Yellow chief lands at chassis co-op
Regulatory Agencies
At STB, rail shippers reveal preference for trucks
Truck Driver Issues
Universal Logistics eliminating a shift in Detroit, laying off 92 workers
Weather and Critical Events
Hurricane watch issued for Louisiana as Tropical Storm Francine intensifies
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Maritime
Ports assess damage after Francine lashes Louisiana
Ports along the Gulf Coast are assessing damage after Hurricane Francine smashed into Louisiana on Wednesday evening.
Weather and Critical Events
Most Gulf Coast ports remain open ahead of Hurricane Francine
Modern Shipper
Technology
Former Flexport associate raises $6.5M for SMB freight management platform
Portex founder Brittany Ennix explains how logistics technology should be built for SMB shippers.
Modern Shipper
A2Z rolls out delivery ‘drone-network-as-a-service’ offering
E-commerce & Fulfillment
Teamsters can protest at Amazon air hub, federal court says
The Stockout
Ocean spot rates have likely peaked
Bankruptcies and Layoffs
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Illinois trucking company with 480 drivers abruptly ceases operations
An Illinois-based trucking and logistics company that contracted with the U.S. Postal Service to haul mail and had more than 480 drivers ceased operations abruptly Thursday, according to sources familiar with the closure.
Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Nashville brokerage abruptly ceases operations, cuts 130 jobs
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Maritime
How safe is Red Sea? Different shipping lines have different answers
Shipping stocks are under pressure as some ocean carriers show faith in military protection from Red Sea attacks.
Chart of the Week
Chart of the Week
Lackluster Labor Day gives no lift to trucking market
The truckload market appears to be increasingly stable through a period when it normally isn’t. While the immediate future appears uneventful, the holiday shipping season is anything but certain.
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Net-Zero Carbon
News
Port of Montreal begins key rail bridge rehab
The Montreal Port Authority is spending more than $42 million to restore and upgrade the Pie-IX rail bridge, a project that will also help a port-based sugar refiner boost capacity.
Intermodal
Minnesota DOT seeks comments on freight plan
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